City Life

Delivering uninterrupted hockey to the BoP

Developing a first-class facility and home for hockey in the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga Hockey Association's recent turf upgrade ensures the sport in our region... Read More

Matariki Maumaharatanga: Mauao dawn remembrance

Before dawn this Friday, a shimmering trail of lights weaving its way up the path to the star compass atop Mauao is marking a deeply moving moment for those... Read More

Rotorua man dies after hit-and-run

The blind and deaf man critically injured after a hit-and-run at a Rotorua pedestrian crossing has died. Paige Johnson was taken to Waikato Hospital after... Read More

Kiwi's unexpected journey on Royal Yacht Britannia

'What is that?” That was the question former leading mechanical engineer John Batten had in 1956 when asked to serve aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia. Built... Read More

Winter fire warning for seniors

A fatal house fire in Waihī has sparked urgent calls for Kiwis to take fire safety seriously this winter - especially when it comes to protecting older whānau. A... Read More

Government launches Suicide Prevention Action Plan

The government has launched a "targeted plan" to prevent suicide, outlining a five-year whole-of-government approach. Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey... Read More

Whakaari: Doctor’s anguish at child’s death

WARNING: Graphic content A crack medical team's desperate battle to try and save a child severely injured in the Whakaari / White Island eruption - and the... Read More

Five on trial accused of BoP murder

Tribesmen Aotearoa's 'problem” with rival gang the Killer Bees was more of the gang's focus than hot-boxing one of its members. That's according... Read More

Food prices jump 4.4% as butter costs soar

Food prices increased 4.4% in the 12 months to May 2025, following a 3.7% increase in the 12 months to April 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ... Read More

Review of early childhood education funding

A group reviewing funding for the early childhood sector has been told to consider making trade-offs between the quality of early learning and its cost. Associate... Read More

Waihī house fire: Probe into man's cause of death

Police say a house fire in Waihī on Friday where the occupant was found dead is not thought to be suspicious. Fire and Emergency New Zealand firefighters... Read More

Police seek motorcyclist after hitting pedestrian

Police are seeking witnesses to events before a crash on Edmund Road, Rotorua on Sunday at a pedestrian crossing about 2.15pm. Rotorua police are investigating... Read More