A controversial 130-home development in the Western Bay of Plenty is one step closer, despite opposition. The Pencarrow Estate project would see between... Read More

Is it spelt with two ‘e's and one ‘o'? Or is it spelt with one ‘e' and two ‘o's? It would be the latter - spelling ‘Devonport'... Read More

Lower speed limits around schools, rural roads and in town centres is a focus of Western Bay's draft Speed Management Plan 2023. Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

An emergency water shutdown is underway affecting parts of Te Puna. Western Bay of Plenty District Council says contractors are working to fix the issue and... Read More

Ahead of a long, hot summer for Mount Maunganui beaches, sand will be replenished at Pilot Bay starting next week. Also known as beach renourishment, sand... Read More

Returning paper roads to a Western Bay of Plenty marae is 'partially undoing a significant wrong”. Four paper roads owned by the Western Bay of... Read More

A council plan to introduce paid parking in New Zealand's most popular beach town has been lashed with fierce opposition from businesses and residents. A... Read More

The Chief Ombudsman is 'deeply concerned” about Rotorua Lakes Council's commitment to transparency after investigating closed-door workshops. Peter... Read More

Three permanent overhead signs to be constructed as part of the Baypark to Bayfair Link project will include a temporary detour for pedestrians. That is the... Read More

The Chief Ombudsman is calling for councils to open workshops by default to reduce the perception that decisions are being made behind closed doors. The... Read More

After two years of petitioning her council landlord to replace her deteriorating windows, pensioner Mary Smith's home is warm and draught-free. Mary's new... Read More

Nine homeless people in Rotorua have rejected offers of help - and could face being trespassed from the city's reserves. The rough sleepers refused help because... Read More