City Life

'We are now in the grips of this tariff war'

With China and the US promising trade war escalations, it could be five to 10 years before the world adjusts to Donald Trump's tariffs, former Reserve Bank... Read More

Athlete's epic journey for mental health

A young Kiwi athlete is putting himself to the ultimate test, running the length of Aotearoa in just 18 days to raise awareness and funds for youth mental health. Blake... Read More

Use of 'basic AI' for jobseeker benefit renewels

Opponents of a law change fear it will create a legal loophole allowing the use of artificial intelligence to cut benefits and impose sanctions on beneficiaries. But... Read More

Council assesses Lake Rotorua lake weed build-up

Rotorua's council is considering dealing to built-up lake weed at the edge of Lake Rotorua. Rotorua Lakes Council community experience group manager Alex... Read More

Tauranga unveils new city centre bus stops

Tauranga's new permanent city centre bus stops are set to open on Durham St later this month. The move coincides with changes to some Western Bay routes to... Read More

Heater recall: 28,000 units still outstanding

The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment is urging everyone to check any bathroom heaters they have and remove them if they are included in last year's... Read More

BoP teams join Pork Pie Charity Run

NZME has launched On The Up — a national campaign showcasing amazing stories of inspiration, success, courage and possibilities. In this story,... Read More

Rotorua teen admits impersonating a police officer

A teen who impersonated a police officer while questioning Rotorua Hospital staff is known by police as an 'emergency services chaser”. Joshua Stuart... Read More

Rescue helicopter undergoing training exercises

Essential training with the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter crew took place on the weekend in the Tauranga harbour, with the helicopter soon to be deployed to the... Read More

Hunt for clues after money launderer's body found

Almost a year has passed since Ronny Okeke was involved in a physical altercation in suburban Auckland - then never seen alive again. His body was found in... Read More

Golf Rd roundabout gets into the swing of it

Resurfacing work on Hewletts Rd in Tauranga is progressing well and due to be completed next week. The last piece of the puzzle is the Golf Rd roundabout... Read More

Playcentre's new location after 20-year journey

A playcentre relocation project '20 years in the making” marked a significant milestone in moving from its original home of half a century. Mount... Read More