City Life

Wickliffe tells supporters he’s prepared to die

Lifetime parolee Dean Wickliffe's supporters say the notorious criminal is resolute - he will walk out of Springhill Prison a free man, or be carried out... Read More

Young skaters gear up for national champs

Excitement is building as the 2025 National Skateboarding Championships draw near, with top skateboarders from across New Zealand set to compete in Mount Maunganui... Read More

Road cones spark mixed reactions in Tauranga

Tauranga, residents have mixed feelings about road cones. Some aren't bothered about the number lined up around streetscapes, while others find what they... Read More

Family devastated by vicarage fire

'In our tiredness, and overwhelm, we are thankful for all the support,” say a Katikati family whose home was recently destroyed by a fire. The Macfarlane... Read More

Older Kiwis cutting back on food to save money

Older New Zealanders are cutting back on food to pay the bills, with advocates saying some are making frozen meals last three days or skipping meals entirely. Pre... Read More

Economy crawls out of recession, as GDP grows 0.7%

The economy has rebounded more strongly than expected out of the recession on the back of improved agricultural production and tourism spending. Stats NZ... Read More

Tarawera Sewerage Scheme becomes priority in court

An Environment Court judge says a decision on the paused Tarawera Sewerage Scheme will be a priority following a hearing today. The Rotorua Lakes Council... Read More

High schooler by day, record breaker by night

The father of New Zealand's middle-distance prodigy Sam Ruthe says it's a fine balance for the teenager to live a normal Kiwi life while chasing world... Read More

Three Lotto players share $1 million

Three lucky Lotto players from Auckland, Mount Maunganui and Tauranga had luck on their side tonight after each winning $333,333 with Lotto First Division in... Read More

Finance Minister backs 'growing' Port of Tauranga

Expanding the Port of Tauranga to host larger ships is key to doubling New Zealand's export economy over the next decade, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Growing... Read More

Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day 2025 is nearly here! On March 21, people across the world will unite to celebrate and advocate for the rights of those with an extra... Read More

Whai basketballers shake Rotorua for historic game

An NZNBL team is 'making the dream feel real” for aspiring youth ahead of tonight's milestone first-time home game in Rotorua. The Tauranga Whai men's... Read More