Politics

Rotorua Mayor mentorship with Tuia representative

Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell has started the Tuia leadership programme with her newest Tuia representative, Maringi James. Tuia is a national leadership programme... Read More

A Police tracking machine

If first impressions were anything to go by, Indo and Senior Constable Billy Hill didn't have the makings of a successful pairing. Luckily for them, the duo... Read More

Human health risks: Kaipara waste to energy plant

A group of Canterbury doctors opposed to waste-to-energy plants being built in New Zealand is warning of major potential human health risks if one goes ahead... Read More

Stunned: people don't know where to go in tsunami

Submissions to Whakatāne District Council's Long-term Plan have left councillors worried that people don't know where to go during a tsunami alert. The council's... Read More

Why first home buyers could come out on top

ANALYSIS: I run five surveys each month and recently all of have recorded firm declines in sentiment about the economy and intentions of doing things like hiring... Read More

Bayfair stabber does not deny wounding charge

A teenager accused of stabbing another girl at Bayfair Shopping Centre in Mount Maunganui has not denied a charge relating to the incident, which left the victim... Read More

Rotorua Airbnb landlords under pressure to sell

Property owners providing short-term accommodation in Rotorua are contemplating selling their houses or converting them back to long-term rentals should a new... Read More

Mobster's leg slashed in Black Power attack

A Mongrel Mob member nearly bled to death after rival gang associates attacked him in Rotorua, slicing his leg to the bone and ripping off his red shoes, court... Read More

Youth Voices Action: launch of YouthFest

The Tauranga Youth Development Team, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering young people in the Bay of Plenty, is thrilled to announce its rebrand... Read More

Police to establish new National Gang Unit

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has today revealed plans to establish both national and frontline gang-focused units to combat offending and intimidation by... Read More

NZDF honours fallen in Cassino after 80 years

New Zealand Defence Force personnel are on their way to Italy, to honour those who fought and died in what were among the most gruelling battles for New Zealand... Read More

Long Term Plan community events

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is getting back to basics with a ‘grass roots' approach to community kōrero on its Long Term Plan. From rugby,... Read More