City Life

New season of true-crime podcast, Chasing Ghosts

The NZ Herald's popular true crime podcast Chasing Ghosts is back for a thrilling new season with The Puppeteer, focusing on serial catfisher and online predator... Read More

Pāpāmoa surf life savers receive national awards

Pāpāmoa Surf Life Saving Club members Shaun Smith and Jo Miller received top honours at the 2024 Surf Life Saving New Zealand National Awards of Excellence,... Read More

Young gymnast with big dreams

After wowing the judges in her first competitive season, Azaria Tai is determined to continue her path to the Olympics, however, one thing is holding her... Read More

Tackling homelessness in Tauranga

The story of Brett, 52, highlights the ‘systems failure' that led to him living on the streets. In a 2017 case study by the Tauranga City Council,... Read More

New figures reveal Budget deficit growing

Budget deficit $12.9 billion vs budget forecast $11.1b Tax take $119.9 b vs forecast $118.3b Total revenue $167.3b vs forecast $165.0b Total expenses... Read More

Residents say "no" to freedom campers

Around 35 local residents have given a firm 'no” to allowing freedom camping at the Edgecumbe Domain. The group made their feelings clear in their submissions... Read More

A&P Show the “ultimate family outing"

The Rotorua A&P Show is the 'ultimate family outing” according to organisers because of the large range of exhibits on display - and because attendance... Read More

Katikati teen signs with Bulldogs

A Katikati teenager has hit the big leagues by signing with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs NRLW squad. Paea Uilou, 19, joined the Sydney club's inaugural... Read More

Vegan Vibes returns to Tauranga for 2024

The popular Vegan Vibes festival is returning to Mount Maunganui this month. About 2000 people are expected through the gates for this year's festival at... Read More

Katikati Sport and Recreation Centre build update

The Katikati Sport and Recreation Centre group has announced the first stage of the new community building will soon be submitted for building consent. Six... Read More

Two Tauranga artists chosen for Kiwi Art Trail

Ever wondered what a flying kiwi would look like, or how our little New Zealand icon might feel seeing other birds soaring above? Local Tauranga artist, Sam... Read More

Extra $300k needed for clubrooms upgrade

Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club needs $500,000 to complete the refurbishment of its clubrooms, with the project now estimated to cost about $300,000 more... Read More