Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell hits back at Labour’s homeless strategy criticism
A 2022 report estimated the city – New Zealand’s birthplace of international tourism – lost $17 million in…
Kevin Spacey says misconduct legal costs left him homeless as he plans Hollywood return
Spacey was ousted from Hollywood circles amid the #MeToo movement, when actor Anthony Rapp first publicly accused him…
Government too focused on elite’s fine dining over homeless – Shane Te Pou
It wasn’t so long ago that homelessness was pretty uncommon in New Zealand. Even in our major cities,…
Empty Rotorua council-owned pensioner units spark concern
Rotorua Lakes Council provides 152 pensioner housing units across six blocks in Ngongotahā, Fenton Park, Glenholme and Westbrook.…
New state highway, homeless shelter, shingle business: Where Hawke’s Bay’s new councillors want to make a difference
One of the biggest challenges is the cost of living and the rapid rise in rates. People are…
Far North council plans demolition of old Kaitaia Warehouse, homeless affected
FNDC delivery and operations group manager Ruben Garcia said the council would liaise with community providers and the…
On The Up: Tauranga teenager bakes desserts for homeless, wins youth volunteer award
Hannah’s volunteering began through the Student Volunteer Army at school. The army formed in Christchurch after the first…
Napier night shelter expects to chase new Government homelessness funding
The government statement on Friday said it was taking “immediate action” to support people living without shelter, and…
1400+ mental health professionals needed on Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast
Sheridan Chester had a hard childhood. She grew up in an abusive home. At just 12 years old,…
Ōpōtiki library incident: Teens storm building, police investigate
On his way into the library earlier in the afternoon, Ōpōtiki resident Kevin Tamati had waved to the…