City Life

Saving Grace: Child trafficked and enslaved in NZ

Warning: This story contains content some may find disturbing. A 13-year-old girl was brought to New Zealand and enslaved, with a paediatrician saying the... Read More

Food prices rise, butter up 64 per cent

Annual food prices have risen at their fastest rate in more than a year, driven by dairy, meat, and some grocery prices. Stats NZ said prices for the 12 months... Read More

Where is it cheaper to own a house than to rent?

In roughly 20 per cent of the country, it's cheaper to service a mortgage than it is to pay rent. Data from Corelogic shows how median weekly rent compares... Read More

Rotorua teen wins fourth national BMX title

Maddy Newcombe was just 3 when she was on a pink and white plastic tricycle hooning around her parents' deck, taking corners on two wheels. She'd do lap... Read More

Weather warnings upgraded: 140km/h gales

Severe gales up to 140km/h and torrential downpours set to begin overnight have prompted MetService to upgrade weather warnings for Auckland and the upper North... Read More

Petrol prices driven down: 'Like a triple whammy'

The stars have aligned to drive petrol costs down, says a fuel price tracker. Crude oil prices have plummeted in the wake of US president Donald Trump's... Read More

Snowy south, sub-tropical storm to batter north

School holidays may be spent inside across the country with a punchy cold snap, snow and a storm inbound for parts of the country this week. In an update... Read More

Motorised duck wins the Great Tauranga Duck Race

Sunshine, splashes, and a sea of yellow ducklings drew a record-breaking crowd to the Tauranga waterfront on Sunday for the 2025 Great Tauranga Duck Race —... Read More

Failed contraceptive insert, patient gets pregnant

A person became pregnant and was traumatised after a sexual health clinic failed to re-insert their contraceptive device. The person had a fear of becoming... Read More

Young jazz musicians shine at Tauranga competition

The Wright Family Foundation 47th National Youth Jazz Competition wrapped up on a high note at the Baycourt Community and Arts Centre in Tauranga. The competition,... Read More

Dog attack: Grieving grandparents 'numb'

'From the moment he woke up, he woke up with a smile. And he always went to bed with a smile.” That's how 4-year-old Timothy Tu'uaki Rolleston-Bryan‘s... Read More

Knitted poppies to adorn Tauranga RSA’s entrance

A vibrant display of bright red knitted poppies will soon grace the entrance of Tauranga RSA, adding a poignant touch to the upcoming Anzac Day commemorations. Created... Read More