City Life

'Bulletproof': Why more Kiwi men die in the water

Males - especially over-55s - continue to dominate drowning statistics even as overall death rates drop, data shows. A water safety advocate says too... Read More

Vintage machinery enthusiasts rally for good cause

It's the annual family fun day where kids can clamber, ride and get up close to antique vehicles and modern trucks but this year, the Tauranga Vintage Machinery... Read More

Tauranga artist overcomes visual challenges

A Pāpāmoa painter doesn't allow her Fuchs' dystrophy and her worsening vision to stop her from doing what she loves. Judy Lomas has been a member of... Read More

New strain of drug-resistant fungus found in NZ

A new strain of drug-resistant fungus that causes ringworm has been found in New Zealand and scientists are warning doctors to look out for "suspicious infections". Dermatophytosis,... Read More

Predator who tries to lure children online

Police are urging parents to remain vigilant to help their kids stay safe online after the recent sentencing of a man who tried to con children into sending... Read More

Work on affordable housing for seniors begins

With the issuing of the Abbeyfield Western Bay of Plenty building consent, trucks and machinery are rolling on to the site at 3 Wills Rd, Katikati. Iline... Read More

Lake Tarawera residents seek fairer funding

Former Fonterra chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden is calling for 50-50 cost split between residents and the Government to pay for a controversial Rotorua sewerage... Read More

Tauranga hosts free Children’s Day

Tauranga city centre will become a playground of imagination and fun on Sunday, March 2, as families flock to the city centre to celebrate Children's Day - a... Read More

Greerton Village ushers in exciting new era

Greerton Village is entering 2025 with fresh vision and renewed energy, with the Greerton Business Association welcoming a new events manager and embarking on... Read More

Vandals tear up cricket turf

Katikati Cricket Club members have been left disheartened by vandalism after vehicles were used to rip the turf to shreds. The members now face hours of extra... Read More

George Clark celebrates 103rd birthday

George Clark, the father of former Prime Minister Helen Clark, will mark a major milestone on March 8, when he celebrates his 103rd birthday. The occasion... Read More

Cyclist safety concerns rise on Cameron Rd

Sophia Jarlov commutes to and from work by cycling along Cameron Road cycle lanes. She has been doing so for a year and a half now and said she experiences... Read More