City Life

Katikati festival seeking performers and vendors

The much-loved Katikati Festival of Cultures is back on Saturday, April 5, 2025, and we're looking for cultural groups, talented performers, and food vendors... Read More

Removing teacher requirements could be devastating

Changing qualification requirements for early childhood teachers would have devastating effects on young children, the professional body for teachers says. The... Read More

Salvation Army: Tougher times in new report

New Zealand is backsliding on much of its social progress as food and housing become increasingly difficult to afford, says the Salvation Army. The charity's... Read More

Lawyer’s email hacked: Couple avoid $270k scam

A Waikato couple who had just purchased a new house narrowly avoided losing $270,000 to scammers after their lawyer's email account was hacked. An email... Read More

Rotorua team defend Red Bull Trolley GP title

Of course it's just a race. But the team at Rotorua's Red Stag Timber have a bit of skin in the game and want to win - again. The Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix,... Read More

Natural burials a step closer in Tauranga

Hope Family Funerals is the first funeral service provider to offer certified natural burials in Tauranga. The Te Puna-based funeral home has been certified... Read More

Second stage of Project Future Proof moves ahead

Construction on stage two of Project Future Proof is officially under way, with contractors starting work on-site this week. Stage two of Project Future Proof... Read More

Labour: Parliamentary Commissioner for Te Tiriti

Chris Hipkins says he is open to considering a Parliamentary Commissioner for Te Tiriti as proposed by Te Pāti Māori, but has ruled out the role having veto... Read More

School rallies after death of hostel student

Rotorua Boys' High School is rallying to support whānau and the wider school community following the death of a hostel student. Emergency services responded... Read More

Kāinga Ora to get tougher rent debt

Kāinga Ora is preparing to take a tougher line on rent debt. But as it changes its approach, it will also write off about half of what is outstanding, partly... Read More

National Lamb Day celebrates proud food heritage

National Lamb Day is fast approaching and Kiwis are encouraged to gather their friends and whānau on Saturday, February 15, for a celebration barbecue. To... Read More

Father-son duo dominate opening NZ Superbike round

Nobody had an answer for Honda's father and son duo from Whakatāne at the opening round of the 2025 New Zealand Superbike Championships in Southland at the... Read More