Drag queens' Rainbow Storytime cancelled over 'safety concerns'
Decision follows 'hostile dialogue' and 'rapid spread of misinformation'.
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Council backs down on paid Mount parking, plans enforcement crackdown
Local businesses are pleased the council has backed down on paid parking plans.
'It's a sad day for Rotorua': Iconic tourism business in liquidation
What liquidators say the tourism company owes.
'Disappointing': ‘Super’ bus stops near planned 'significant' project opposed
The council proposed two new 90m bus stops on either side of Durham St south.
Councillors clash over Rainbow Storytime event, drag queen hits back at criticism
Protest and counter-action signalled for library reading session.
'All hell breaks loose': Rotorua pest specialist deals to pesky wasp nest
When the probe went down, the wasps came up.
"It just blasted": Unusual plumes of steam and bubbles from geothermal bore
“All of a sudden something happened and it just blasted.”
'No robust evidence' Kāinga Ora activities impact house prices, agency says
A councillor disagrees, referencing locals’ 'terrible, sad and upsetting stories'.
Free bus fares could be axed after Government pulls funding
The council’s public transport committee discussed its options.
'Couldn't move': Allergic woman trapped in home as 'millions' of wasps swarm
She's happy to help pay for pest management, but there's just one problem.
New stadium to be delivered in stages and construction pushed back
Budget restraints have been caused by the need to improve water infrastructure.
Northlanders asked to take photos of super-high king tides
'Your photo may help us identify areas that are already at risk from higher water levels.'
'Swallowing a dead rat': Rules put council between ‘a rock and a hard place’
The new rules allow for greater housing density in Ōmokoroa and Te Puke.
Maggots, rats, poo on the walls: Tenants paid up to $600pw at 'disgusting' lodge
The lodge owner says: 'You can't please everyone'.
Lakeland Queen saga: Decision-making process a 'slap in the face of democracy'
Call to disband committee that decided dry-docked paddle steamer must leave reserve.
Council backs down on ‘cash-grab’ sports fees
'Where we’ve landed is probably reasonably fair.'
Tauranga ratepayers face 15.8 per cent rates hike, Cameron Rd works delayed
Homeowners face paying another 11.1 per cent on average.
'Concern and uncertainty': Will treasured community hall be demolished?
The community was told demo plans were under way but council now says it's still deciding.
'Told to move on': Rough sleepers describe restless nights in Rotorua
With homeless people asked to leave reserves, does Rotorua need a night shelter again?
Slip-damaged road remains closed after plea from kaumātua
The road was previously used by 'rat runners' to avoid SH2.
‘Totally reckless' planning rules on hold
Dangerous intersections and heavy traffic on SH2 not addressed - councillor.
87 tyres were dumped in a 'gorgeous' stream. Gary wasn't having it
He made it his mission to clean the stream of rubbish - all in one day.
'Very sorry': Emotions high as rural residents fight to save 'heirloom' halls
'I beg for you not to condemn our building.'
Congestion charging could be needed to keep Tauranga moving
The current funding model for transport infrastructure is “not going to cut it”.
No 'squabbles' and no 'bad behaviour', potential Tauranga councillors advised
'The way to get things done, of course, is to collaborate,' says a local body politician.
One-way streets: CBD firms object to 'lack of transparency' on pilot scheme
A number of two-way streets will become one-way in Tauranga City Centre.
Tiny school's win in fight to protect students from 'appalling behaviour'
The school fought to stop intensification impacting children's privacy.
From $800 to $37,000: City bid to hike field fees slated as a ‘cash grab'
The proposed fee structure is based on a single week of training time.
Council urged not to ‘kill’ Historic Village with rent increases
About 50 people packed council chambers.
Calls to axe proposed Tauranga stadium continue
”Let’s call the community stadium what it is: a second regional rugby stadium.”
‘Like giving candy, then taking it away’': Support dog banned from pools
Jarrod Tumai cares for a teenager with nonverbal autism.
Mouse poo, dripping seafood juice and undercooked kai - food safety officers' worst NZ finds
Local councils have shared how they go about ensuring food hygiene.
Fears new Te Puke bridge will hinder trucks
Severe weather washed out the original bridge.
Why the Kaipara Mayor dressed in an English Victorian costume on Waitangi Day
The mayor says the costumes were well received by many - Māori included.