10:26am Friday 23 Aug, 2019
Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones has announced the inaugural board for the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga. Speaking at the annual... Read More
12:47pm Thursday 22 Aug, 2019
A hoarding advertising a Rotorua political bloc is considered too big and is to be adjusted to comply with local bylaws regarding sizes. The... Read More
8:59am Thursday 22 Aug, 2019
The Minister of Justice will introduce a bill to amend the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act to allow licensed premises to remain open for Rugby... Read More
8:25am Wednesday 21 Aug, 2019
A Bill that consolidates and modernises the rules relating to contempt of court has passed its third reading, says Minister of Justice Andrew Little. Contempt... Read More
2:14pm Tuesday 20 Aug, 2019
The dud 2018 census revealed last week can damage Rotorua, writes Ian McLean, a former National Party Cabinet Minister. In the 2018 census the collection... Read More
10:00am Sunday 18 Aug, 2019
The final nominations have been confirmed for the Lakes District Health Board 2019 triennial elections, with seventeen to contest the seven vacancies.... Read More
4:30pm Saturday 17 Aug, 2019
A total of 45 candidates are contesting this year’s Local Body Elections for Rotorua Lakes Council. Nominations closed on Friday ahead of polling... Read More
1:16pm Friday 16 Aug, 2019
A former high-profile tourism director Oscar Nathan is a late addition in the race for one of 10 seats on the Rotorua Lakes Council. Nominations... Read More
10:34am Friday 16 Aug, 2019
Steps are being taken to urgently address concerns around a system of care for children in New Zealand. A public meeting of leading... Read More
8:22am Wednesday 14 Aug, 2019
In 2013, the Environment Court delivered a damning conclusion against the residents of Lake Rotoiti who were seeking a waste-water scheme in their area.... Read More
10:29am Tuesday 13 Aug, 2019
A sum of $20 million package to expedite the upgrade of Rotorua Museum has been announced today. The announcement came on the iconic museums 111th 'birthday'... Read More
1:08pm Wednesday 31 Jul, 2019
Ensuring that overseas gambling sites don’t undermine New Zealand’s rules is behind a public discussion document on online gambling launched... Read More
1:38pm Monday 29 Jul, 2019
A mood for change and “lack of a credible opponent” have driven Rob Kent to a second crack at the Rotorua mayoralty. Rob... Read More
9:44am Friday 19 Jul, 2019
The attempt to reduce waste gained impetus in Rotorua with added Government funding. Associate Minister for the Environment Eugenie Sage announced a... Read More
8:50am Thursday 18 Jul, 2019
Prominent Te Arawa Maori have offered themselves for election to Te Tatau o Te Arawa Board. With 14 positions to fill, 23 candidates... Read More