City Life

Police monitoring Te Puke gang tangi

The tangi and procession of the father of a prominent gang member has the potential to cause traffic issues in the Western Bay of Plenty. In a statement released... Read More

Possible sighting of Phillips and family was not

Police have confirmed the group sighted on State Highway 4 around 8.30am, Sunday, February 16, who were believed to potentially be Tom Phillips and his children,... Read More

Volunteers aid residents in navigating red tape

Thanks to dedicated volunteers, hundreds of Tauranga residents are turning to a free advocacy service for help navigating bureaucracy. The Free Public Advocacy... Read More

High-profile journalists to go in NZME job cuts

A number of high profile senior reporters will leave the New Zealand Herald under its restructure to cut about 30 roles from the newspaper's editorial team. According... Read More

Taupō rider triumphs in national motorbike race

Wil Yeoman has been riding motorbikes and competing in offroad motorbike racing for most of his life. The 19-year-old rider from Taupō recently competed... Read More

Greg Rieger returns to officiate Oceans Festival

For the 24th time in 25 years, Mount Maunganui surf lifesaving official Greg Rieger is preparing to officiate at this year's Oceans Festival. New Zealand's... Read More

What you need to know about Te Matatini 2025

It's one of the biggest events on the calendar for te ao Māori and Te Matatini is back this year, bringing the best of haka and waiata from throughout Aotearoa... Read More

Posties defy PO box order from NZ Post

Posties are disobeying an order from NZ Post to return mail to sender, rather than mark it up with the correct PO box number. The Postal Workers Union says... Read More

Dress up wild for a cycle scavenger hunt

Get ready for a fun-filled adventure through Tauranga's Kōpūrererua Valley this April. The 2025 Great K Valley Cycle Adventure, taking place on Sunday,... Read More

Quarter-billion dollars of new buildings consented

A tough economy isn't stopping a pair of motel owners from achieving their multimillion dollar plans for their business. Heng Zhang and Irene Shi, who bought... Read More

Facebook Marketplace fraudster, $30,000 worth

A young man previously jailed for scamming property off Facebook Marketplace with fake screenshots from his account, has been back to his old ways, this... Read More

A love of preserving items of yesteryear

Sue Sisley is a nature nurturer but often turns her green fingers to preserving the past as well. The garden enthusiast is a regular on the Katikati Garden... Read More