City Life

Frustrations grow over Cathedral Cove track

As the anniversary of the Cathedral Cove walking track closure draws near, Coromandel locals say their frustrations are reaching new heights. Those feelings... Read More

The mobile social worker making a difference

You may have seen registered social worker Scotty Harvey sitting on the side of the road with his brightly painted car and a sigh saying 'You ok bro, stop 4... Read More

Ōhope no longer best kept secret

New Zealand beachgoers have once again let the whole country in on the secret locals already know, that Ōhope and Ōtarawairere beaches are among the best. The... Read More

New ‘hybrid’ clinic opens in Pāpāmoa

A new type of acute care clinic opened at 3 Palm Springs Boulevard, Pāpāmoa. Dubbed a ‘hybrid' clinic because patients are treated in-person but the... Read More

Job cuts: Postal workers start talks

The postal workers union will begin talks with NZ Post this week to try to save the jobs of hundreds of posties. Last year, the postal service announced it... Read More

Minister responds to calls to delay Tauranga plan

The minister for local government has responded to calls for Tauranga's 10 year plan to be delayed until elected officials are in office. The Long Term... Read More

Crash on Kaimai range, spillage of asbestos

A caller to SunLive says there is a vehicle crash on State Highway 29 on the Kaimai range. "Two vehicles are involved," says the SunLive caller. "The crash... Read More

Worsening poverty: Teachers share harrowing tales

Teachers say an increasing number of children will return to school without the very basics this year, with the cost-of-living crisis deepening poverty in many... Read More

Police investigate following Monday crash

Police are investigating a crash involving parties that allegedly behaved in a threatening manner. Police were notified of a two-car collision near Maketu... Read More

Funding boost for projects supporting seniors

Expanding community transport in the Bay of Plenty, improving social connection in Porirua, and building robots in Otago are among the latest projects... Read More

Crash in Kaimai Range causing road blockage

Reports are coming in of a crash on State Highway 29. NZTA says a vehicle has rolled between boths ends of Old Kaimai Rd. Police are responding to a one... Read More

Matt conquers Mauao

What do you eat after climbing Mount Everest? If you're Matt du Plessis, it will probably be a large helping of scrambled eggs, followed up a few hours later... Read More