City Life

Community aids success of school’s competition

Community support has been one of the mainstays of Paengaroa School's Top School competition - and the reason it continues to be a success. Top School is... Read More

Man saves neighbours from burning house

When Whakatāne man Aze Cooper heard the word 'fire” on Thursday night, he sprang into action, throwing water on the flames and rescuing his neighbours... Read More

Trust in NZ Police rises to 69% in latest survey

Police are pleased to see an increase in trust and confidence in the latest annual Ministry of Justice New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey (NZCVS). The Police... Read More

Sara Niethe cold case: Police review file

It has been 22 years since Mark Pakenham killed his girlfriend Sara Niethe and disposed of her body. While he admitted killing her, he has never disclosed... Read More

Rotorua actor, 12, lands first role on iconic show

Rotorua 12-year-old Madison Southall found it hard to keep her acting debut on one of New Zealand's most iconic TV shows a secret. Now that the episodes have... Read More

Boy waits five hours in ED with two head injuries

A 3-year-old with two head injuries, including a 'tennis ball-sized lump”, waited five hours to be seen at Rotorua Hospital's emergency department, his... Read More

Rotorua Mongrel Mob member jailed for kidnap

A 'fun” night out for two Hawke's Bay best mates visiting Rotorua turned into a 'harrowing” ordeal when one was kidnapped, held for ransom and assaulted... Read More

Links Ave closure sparks community tension

The controversial closure of Mount Maunganui's Links Ave will remain but its closure times will be reduced. At a city delivery committee meeting on Monday,... Read More

Global peace leader speaks at Waikato University

A free public lecture at the University of Waikato Tauranga campus this week will feature internationally renowned peace advocate and former Tauranga local Alyn... Read More

This week’s weather a rollercoaster ride for NZ

MetService is forecasting a week of weather ups and downs, with a settled start giving way to wetter and windier conditions midweek before a recovery in time... Read More

Three golfers hit holes in one within 24 hours

Luck, or skill? Tauranga Golf Club manager Michelle Towersey says it's possibly a bit of both after three members hit holes in one within 24 hours. 'Aces”,... Read More

Takitimu North Link open day to showcase progress

Interested in what's happening on the Takitimu North Link project? You're invited to a community open day to find out about current construction progress and... Read More