Kairakau families brace for Christmas under level 4 water restrictions
John said seasonal restrictions were not unusual for Kairakau, but the timing and severity were. “It happens yearly…
Dementia care in New Zealand: What makes Rotorua’s CARE Village stand out
What’s special about the CARE Village is that residents live in households of six people grouped by lifestyle…
Government 4% rates cap puts pressure on Tauranga council services
If implemented, the rates cap would not come into force until in 2028. With annual rates increases of…
Gore shooting: Police are investigating after firearm reportedly discharged, two injured
A cordon was set up, and a large-scale investigation was launched. Police say gunshots were heard about 8pm…
Rotorua homicide investigation: Police urge Ford Road residents to search properties
“It’s possible the offender discarded clothing, weapons, or other items while fleeing the scene. “We encourage residents to…
Firefighters battle large Waiinu Beach fire, nearby residents may be evacuated
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Corrections halts release of child sex offender to Hamilton East street
“Some very, very happy people,” the resident said. The resident said a Corrections officer began informing residents about…
Northland power outage review: Electricity Authority says most tower collapse fixes now complete
“These recommendations were focused on improving resilience, processes for maintenance work, and grid maintenance contracting arrangements and assurance…
Water restrictions may tighten before Christmas for Napier and Hastings; dams low for some farmers
Meanwhile, the Wairoa District Council has no water restrictions in place at present for its residents, while Central…
Tauranga residents fight Pillans Rd Bike Track closure
“Then on Wednesday last week, some council contractors turned up with diggers, and in less than an hour,…
Rotorua transitional housing residents asked to leave Fenton St complex after geothermal bore breaks
A woman who had lived at the property for more than two years, whose name the Rotorua Daily…
‘Now they have the gall to start burning it’: Residents slam Puketapu dumpers
Heather Symons, whose family has lived on Springfield Rd for generations, says the road, which is on the…