City Life

Mum warns after son’s finger sliced on flight

WARNING: This story contains graphic images A Kiwi mum is warning parents to stay vigilant when flying after her son's index finger was severely cut during... Read More

Four people saved from flood waters in Whakatane

Fire and Emergency services attended two incidents this afternoon where people were stuck in flood waters. A Fire and Emergency spokesman said the first call... Read More

First Tauranga AI Business Summit helps students

Tomorrow's inaugural Tauranga AI Business Summit aims to help 'demystify” the emerging technology, and highlight how local businesses can use it. The... Read More

Tutt to leave Priority One for digital lead role

Priority One chief executive Nigel Tutt will leave the organisation to take up a new role as managing director of Stuff Digital. Tutt has led Priority One,... Read More

House fire: Couple humbled by community support

Hamish McGrannachan was heading to work in an Uber when he got the call that his family's home was on fire. 'We ended [up] following one of the fire trucks... Read More

ASB cuts home loan rates, draws level with rival

ASB has joined the rate-cutting fray by dropping some of its mortgage rates today. The bank's 18-month fixed home loan rate drops 10 basis points (bps) to... Read More

Regional council chair not seeking re-election

Bay of Plenty Regional Council chairman Doug Leeder says he will not seek re-election this year. Leeder joined the council in 2013 following 12 years as a... Read More

Should we give homeless people cash or food?

People working in top jobs at charities responding to poverty say the choice of giving food or money to those asking for help is tough and they often feel conflicted. Many... Read More

Convincing puppy scam thwarted by manager

A 78-year-old woman's search for a canine companion took a disappointing turn when she fell victim to an online scam. However, her loss could have been much... Read More

Three-vehicle crash partially blocks SH29A

State Highway 29A is partially blocked near the Maungatapu Rd on-ramp after a crash. The three-vehicle crash occurred just after 8am, said a police spokesman. The... Read More

Aurora Australis dazzles Bay of Plenty skies

An aurora lit up Bay of Plenty skies on Sunday night, with Tauranga photographer John van den Broek capturing the striking colours from Maungatapu. The United... Read More

Focus on unruly tenants brushes up behaviour

A Government directive to take firmer action against abusive Kāinga Ora tenants has led to consequences for threatening and abusive behaviour, and improved... Read More