Stories by Charlotte Jones

Near misses involving children, dirt bike racing and speeding cars in Kawerau prompt action to slow down hoons.

Despite not entering into a competitive tender for its new animal shelter and rehoming facility, Kawerau District Council expects to get the best value for money for ratepayers.

The Eastern Bay could soon become the epicentre of co-operative housing in New Zealand.

After receiving legal advice, ousted councillor Hinerangi Goodman is dropping her legal fight for her seat.

As well as being New Zealand's only Māori mayor, Lyn Riesterer is leading Opotiki Council's first all-woman leadership team.

Kawerau District Council's request for a parcel of Whakatāne land is necessary to create jobs, its mayor says.

Nearly a year after it was set alight, Tāneatua residents are still waiting for a new police station.

Provincial Growth Fund applications have resulted in Ōpōtiki holding an increased number of closed meetings in the past three years.

Hinerangi Goodman is launching a legal battle to reclaim her seat on the Whakatāne District Council.

Many are calling for change following the election debacle at Whakatane District Council.

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is emphasising its environmental leadership with the refurbishment of its Whakatāne base.

The Heads tidal pool in Whakatāne is set to remain in its current unsatisfactory state for a third summer despite two years of public criticism.

Names were drawn out of a hat to determine the new councillor for the Murupara-Galatea ward at Whakatane District Council.

The toss of a coin may determine who represents the southern-most communities of the Whakatane district over the next three years after a draw in the Murupara-Galatea ward.

The region's sole health board member plans to lobby ministers after a major drop in representation following the elections.