City Life

Cocaine and vaping rising in popularity - survey

Kiwis are smoking less and snorting more than in the past, new data has revealed. Cocaine availability and use is rising, while vapers outnumber smokers of... Read More

Kids on a roll with skateboard art

Two Tauranga students have won skateboards emblazoned with their own designs after entering a competition to celebrate a skateboard collection that will be displayed... Read More

Tauranga premises caught selling alcohol to minors

A Tauranga tavern operating without a duty manager and three Tauranga off-license premises selling alcohol to under 18-year-olds have been found to breach the... Read More

New Mount Maunganui op-shop builds homes and hope

Following their work to provide families across the region with a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity is excited to open a destination charity store in... Read More

Where are NZ's most undervalued houses?

New Zealand house prices are still down significantly from their peaks of 2021. But property market commentators say there are some areas more "undervalued"... Read More

DHL expects 12% shipment increase this peak season

DHL Express, the world's leading international express service provider, is expecting a 12% shipment increase this peak season, signalling robust international... Read More

Bus users speak on council led bus fare review

Bay of Plenty Regional Council (BOPRC) has launched a comprehensive review of fares to ensure public transport remains accessible, sustainable, and easy to use. According... Read More

Pāpāmoa bodybuilder wins world championship

Mount Maunganui College dance teacher and dean Abbey Yule has become the 2024 ICN Fitness World Champion after the ICN Natural World Games in Canberra, Australia. The... Read More

Ferret threatens native species at Waihī Beach

A large ferret measuring over half a metre in length, nicknamed ‘Goliath,' has been spotted on the prowl in the Orokawa Bay area, heightening concerns... Read More

Showers for the eastern North Island

A thundery Thursday throughout central Aotearoa New Zealand eases on Friday as MetService is forecasting showery and cool southwesterlies for much of the country... Read More

Government proposes law change on name suppression

The government is proposing a law change to stop courts permanently suppressing the names of convicted adult sex offenders, unless the victim agrees to it. A... Read More

Te Puna fire evacuees returning home tonight

Ten households evacuated in Bay of Plenty community Te Puna after a shelter belt fire broke out on Wednesday are returning home. Fire and Emergency (FENZ)... Read More