City Life

New public transport facility planned for Tauranga

Bay of Plenty Regional Council has confirmed the development of a new Tauranga Public Transport Operations Facility. The facility, which will be at the corner... Read More

Keeping mobiles working during a natural disaster

A working cellphone can be the difference between life and death during a natural disaster. When cellphones failed to transmit emergency alerts in 2019 wildfires... Read More

Trolley theft crackdown sparks counter operation

Claims police harassed Rotorua's homeless and wasted taxpayers' money during an operation targeting stolen trolleys have sparked a protest event tonight... Read More

Katikati festival seeking performers and vendors

The much-loved Katikati Festival of Cultures is back on Saturday, April 5, 2025, and we're looking for cultural groups, talented performers, and food vendors... Read More

Removing teacher requirements could be devastating

Changing qualification requirements for early childhood teachers would have devastating effects on young children, the professional body for teachers says. The... Read More

Salvation Army: Tougher times in new report

New Zealand is backsliding on much of its social progress as food and housing become increasingly difficult to afford, says the Salvation Army. The charity's... Read More

Lawyer’s email hacked: Couple avoid $270k scam

A Waikato couple who had just purchased a new house narrowly avoided losing $270,000 to scammers after their lawyer's email account was hacked. An email... Read More

Rotorua team defend Red Bull Trolley GP title

Of course it's just a race. But the team at Rotorua's Red Stag Timber have a bit of skin in the game and want to win - again. The Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix,... Read More

Natural burials a step closer in Tauranga

Hope Family Funerals is the first funeral service provider to offer certified natural burials in Tauranga. The Te Puna-based funeral home has been certified... Read More

Second stage of Project Future Proof moves ahead

Construction on stage two of Project Future Proof is officially under way, with contractors starting work on-site this week. Stage two of Project Future Proof... Read More

Labour: Parliamentary Commissioner for Te Tiriti

Chris Hipkins says he is open to considering a Parliamentary Commissioner for Te Tiriti as proposed by Te Pāti Māori, but has ruled out the role having veto... Read More

School rallies after death of hostel student

Rotorua Boys' High School is rallying to support whānau and the wider school community following the death of a hostel student. Emergency services responded... Read More