The derelict top level of Ōpōtiki's rugby grandstand will be removed from the Princess Street Reserve, council has agreed. Ōpōtiki District Council... Read More

This year's Matariki calendar of events in Ōpōtiki is chock-full of incredible opportunities to learn about, celebrate, and mark the annual rising of the Matariki... Read More

There are only days left before consultation closes on Friday for the community to have a say on Ōpōtiki District Council's new draft Freedom Camping Bylaw. Dozens... Read More

Rotorua is experiencing a marked reduction in crime since implementing a community safety strategy in the inner city, says the city's mayor. "There's... Read More

Western Bay of Plenty ratepayers are worried about the affordability of rates rises over the next decade. But Mayor James Denyer says the council has done... Read More

Kawerau District Council has been granted an extension to the directive to have fluoride added to its water supply. It is one of 14 councils that have been... Read More

For boaties, making the decision about whether to enter or exit the Whakatāne Harbour just got easier. Coastguard Whakatāne has installed two new live-feed... Read More

The upper half of Mauao is closed today, Wednesday June 12, while Tauranga City Council undertakes important track renewal work. All tracks to the Mauao... Read More

More than one per cent has been added to Rotorua's draft average rates rise, taking it over 11 per cent. Rotorua Lakes Council says this was mainly driven... Read More

A wastewater overflow caused by a pipe blockage has flooded a Tauranga sports club building. Wastewater flooded the ground floor of the main garage of the... Read More

Lower speed limits will be introduced around some schools and marae in Tauranga. A speed limit of 40km/h during drop off and pick up will be introduced outside... Read More

Some short-term rental owners can expect to pay thousands less in rates than Rotorua's council previously proposed. Rotorua Lakes Council contentiously proposed... Read More