Former Gloriavale members reject apology from community leader
Former members of the Gloriavale community have described an apology from leader Howard Temple regarding historic abuse as insincere. Following the apology, former residents expressed concerns that abuse may still be occurring within the West Coast community.
Rotorua emergency housing motel exits depend on local demand
The Government is exiting its last contracted emergency housing motels in Rotorua this year. The future of the remaining two non-contracted motels depends on local demand, as officials question the sufficiency of the anticipated social housing pipeline.
Homegrown music festival to leave Wellington after 18 years
The annual Homegrown music festival will be held in Wellington for the last time this March. Following the event's departure from the capital, there is speculation regarding whether the festival might move to Christchurch venues such as Hagley Park or Wolfbrook Arena.
