Rotorua
Rotorua's emergency housing problem
It's one of our top tourist destinations, but Rotorua locals are worried about the proliferation of city motels being used for emergency housing – with no end in sight. Audio
MIQ in Rotorua was 'unfair' - Lakes DHB member
In its last meeting before dissolution, a Lakes District Health Board member has taken a final swing at the government over MIQ, saying it was "imposed" on the city.
Rotorua Reserves proposal: Some assessments based on anecdotal evidence
Rotorua Lakes Council says some of its assessments of reserves tipped for housing are based on "anecdotal information".
'High trust': Rotorua Library going fines-free
Rotorua Library is following the trend of about 19 others nationwide opting to remove fines on late books, in an effort to focus on literacy "enablement" over enforcement.
Ngongotahā stream flooding unlikely after residents urged to prepare to evacuate
Rotorua Lakes Council says rain has eased and the Ngongotahā stream is not expected to flood overnight after residents were earlier urged to prepare to evacuate.
Tāngarākau homicide: Police appeal for sightings of victim's vehicle
Police are appealing for sightings of Adrian Humphreys' vehicle travelling between Rotorua and Tāngarākau on 6 May - the day before his death.
Open council forums could avoid ‘misinformation’ on reserves proposal – resident
A Rotorua resident believes the district council could avoid "misinformation" spreading if it opened closed-door "forums" to the public.
What does it take to be a mayor? Rotorua's Steve Chadwick explains
Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick is one of several mayors to be stepping down this year across New Zealand.
She talks to Lisa Owen about why councils matter.
Video, Audio
Revealed: The cost of pursuing Rotorua’s Māori ward local bill
The pursuit of a bill to allow an equal number of Māori and general ward seats in Rotorua has so far cost ratepayers more than $46,500.
Watching grass grow: Pensioner's wait for berm trim
They say the grass is greener on the other side of the fence, but one Rotorua pensioner just wants the council to mow her berm.
Muffins, scones, tea: Bay of Plenty leaders gobble almost $118k in a year
Some Bay of Plenty councils and health boards have spent almost $118,000 on catering in a year.
Councillor removed from council committees after breaches
Rotorua district councillor Reynold Macpherson has been removed from two council committees after failing to apologise for code of conduct breaches.
Lakeside isolation lodge opens in Rotorua
A lakeside MIQ facility opens in Rotorua today with an organiser calling it 'one of the most beautiful spots' to isolate in.
Covid-19: New locations of interest in Otaki, Rotorua
Two new Covid-19 locations of interest have been added to the Ministry of Health's website.
Auckland man charged after Motutere stabbing
A 49-year-old Auckland man is due to appear in Rotorua District Court today in relation to the stabbing of a woman Motutere.
Te Ahi Kaa - Highlights of 2021
From traipsing through the forest with Ropata McGowan to learning about Māori psychology with Linda Nikora, Justine Murray presents highlights from Te Ahi Kaa this year. Audio
Government inaction on emergency housing 'not good enough'
The government has no plans to make any substantial improvements to emergency housing outside of Rotorua until next year.
Rotorua timber building wins global design prize
The timber Scion Headquarters in Rotorua has been named the world's best at this year's World Architectural Festival. RTA studio's Architect and Director Richard Naish tells Jesse about their… Audio
Covid-19: Regional NZ areas left behind by vaccine surge
While New Zealand's big cities continue to surge towards 90 percent fully-vaxxed, parts of regional New Zealand are getting left behind, with rates in some areas as low as 40 percent. Audio
Concerns for Rotorua suburbs among lowest vaccination rates
While New Zealand's big cities continue to surge towards 90 percent fully vaccinated, parts of regional New Zealand are getting well and truly left behind.
Lakes DHB has identified Rotorua's western… Video, Audio
