The government has made recommendations on planning rules that will allow for more houses to be built in two Western Bay of Plenty towns. Under the new rules,... Read More

Roads and paths across Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty are about to get more colourful after five students and a teacher received their winning helmets... Read More

Millions in extra funding for councils would be welcomed by Western Bay of Plenty leaders, but it wouldn't be enough to ease the pressures they face. Local... Read More

The Government says there will be no more emergency housing motels in Rotorua after the end of next year and it will scrap the Rotorua Housing Accord and re-write... Read More

Quadbike access to a Bay of Plenty beach continues to divide Waiotahe residents, with some saying it's a way of life, while others complain there are more... Read More

Removing charges from a major toll road, shuttle buses from the suburbs, and unlocking an alternative route are among 20 measures being considered to help ease... Read More

Rotorua Lakes Council-controlled business InfraCore has a $1 million deficit amid struggles to complete projects and an aging vehicle fleet needing replacement. Interim... Read More

Councils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should the government agree to return GST on rates. Many of the 78 local authorities representing... Read More

Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club is close to meeting its fundraising target of $2.5 million to complete the refurbishment of its clubrooms. Physical work... Read More

The Government says it plans to reduce benefit dependency and rebuild the economy, following an increase in the number of people receiving the Job Seeker Support... Read More

A series of emergency preparedness events are being held at Waihī Beach, Katikati and Ōmokoroa libraries to help build community resilience in the event of... Read More

Construction to reopen Rotorua's iconic museum will begin in June as the council secures the final funding needed and brings down the total cost. Rotorua... Read More