Council
10:10am Tue 30 Jan, 2024
*Warning: This story contains graphic images. A boatie fears he could lose his foot to infection after stepping on corroded metal at a council-maintained... Read More
11:15am Fri 19 Jan, 2024
Rotorua's council has permanently removed its after-hours dog drop-off box from the Rotorua Pound for health and safety reasons. It says it has joined others... Read More
11:45am Wed 17 Jan, 2024
New Animal Control Officer at Rotorua Lakes Council, Te Atu Rangi Reweti, uses his Māori culture to connect with people in his role. The Ngati Rangiwewehi... Read More
02:00pm Wed 10 Jan, 2024
Whakatāne District Council has improved relationships with Māori but more work needs to be done just to keep up with legislative requirements and population... Read More
11:15am Wed 10 Jan, 2024
Rotorua ratepayers could face a near double-figure rates rise this year, despite their council looking to defer work to spread costs amid a tough economic climate. One... Read More
11:45am Mon 08 Jan, 2024
Ensuring Rotoehu residents are prepared in case of a natural disaster is the reasoning behind the development of a Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan for... Read More
04:00pm Sat 06 Jan, 2024
Let's be honest: in this time-scarce world of convenience and instant gratification, sometimes the goal to be environmentally friendly can seem like an impractical... Read More
08:30am Fri 22 Dec, 2023
From putting food on the table to building marae resilience, Rotorua Lakes Council has provided $80,000 in funding grants to support initiatives that build stronger... Read More
11:45am Wed 20 Dec, 2023
Rotorua's council will continue connecting Lake Tarawera properties to its sewerage network despite a petition raising concerns about an 'open chequebook”... Read More
01:00pm Tue 19 Dec, 2023
People who love being out on the water are being urged to have their say about proposed changes to the boating rules for Bay of Plenty. The Draft Regional... Read More
11:45am Mon 18 Dec, 2023
For 36 years, the Lakeland Queen provided tourists and locals with opportunities to cruise and dine on Lake Rotorua. But for the last three, the iconic paddle... Read More
10:30am Sat 09 Dec, 2023
From serving at McDonald's to the civil service, Rotorua's youngest councillor Fisher Wang is now set to guide a new generation on local politics. Wang was... Read More
17-Apr 18:15
Pedestrian dies following crash in Taupō
16-Apr 16:00
Doctors vote on private health insurance
16-Apr 15:30
BOP Mustang owners go for a spin
16-Apr 15:00
Long Covid sufferers scared they'll face penalties
16-Apr 14:30
Shooter stuffed meth in undies, hid from police
16-Apr 14:00
House fire destroys everything family owned
16-Apr 13:30
Tauranga musician wins global entertainment award
16-Apr 13:00
Seeing breasts everywhere? Maybe it’s a sign
16-Apr 12:30
Man charged after officer injured
16-Apr 12:00
Settled start to the school holidays
16-Apr 11:00
When can babies drink cow's milk?
16-Apr 10:31
Health initiative targeting vulnerable people
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