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

Thames Coromandel District Mayor, Len Salt, says he has no regrets over signing off an email response to a constituent's query, with 'Go f... yourself, kind... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty faced storm damage, flooding and the council successfully added a Māori ward after two failed attempts. Local Democracy Reporter Alisha... Read More

From the cricket frenzy of the Hot Spring Spas T20 Black Clash to the impressive athleticism showcased at the GJ Gardner Homes NZ Beach Tour beach volleyball,... Read More

Rotorua mayor Tania Tapsell says she is confident the new Government will address the city's remaining emergency housing concerns. She hit the mountain... Read More

Rotorua Lakes Council's new chief executive is Andrew Moraes. Mayor Tania Tapsell this afternoon told staff that Moraes was the successful applicant and advised... Read More

A recent dog attack on a local beach is highlighting the need for dogs to be secured. Tauranga City Council team leader of animal services Brent Lincoln says... Read More

In a move that has left local business owners in a Tauranga shopping plaza feeling blindsided, Tauranga City Council is proceeding with plans to remove roadside... Read More

Discoloured water is flowing out of taps in Tauranga CBD homes and businesses. A water mains break in the Tauranga CBD overnight, Thursday, 11 January 2024,... Read More

Tauranga's Water Watchers Plan is in full swing for summer with keen gardeners and lawn enthusiasts finding creative and clever ways to use water wisely, says... Read More

Tauranga has seen a rise in the number of dogs roaming the streets. With more dogs roaming the streets, dog attacks on people and other dogs have increased. 'Attacks... Read More

Te Teko residents were mystified when a rusted metal boat appeared in the town's main street three months ago. Was it a statement about rising sea levels?... Read More