City Life

Dracula’s show returns with added performances

Big, loud, sexy, silly and fun are the words used by Dracula's chief executive to describe the show coming to Rotorua in July. Dracula's has added two... Read More

Economic growth the key to better days ahead

Turbocharging New Zealand's economic growth is the key to brighter days ahead for all Kiwis, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said. In the Prime Minister's... Read More

Four decades of hot meals and warm smiles

Not many people can claim they've continuously volunteered during 40 years of their life - let alone to the same organisation. But Maungatapu's Pam Smith can. The... Read More

'Unprovoked assault': Man critical condition SH2

Police have charged a person after a man was found critically injured on a road in Bethlehem this week. Emergency services were called to the State Highway... Read More

Easy family dinners: Taupō foodie shares recipes

After a long day of work and in need of a much longer summer break, the last thing you feel like doing is making dinner. It's the beginning of the year and... Read More

Wet Auckland Anniversary weekend ahead

Rain and hot, muggy nights are the theme for the start of Auckland Anniversary weekend, but MetService is forecasting a return to sunny weather for the extra... Read More

"I decided to do it for me" -why council boss quit

Western Bay of Plenty District Council's chief executive John Holyoake has opened up about his decision to resign. After more than three years in the... Read More

SH30 closed following crash, Whakatane

Update 6.05pm Hato Hone St John responded to a serious incident on State Highway 30 near Thornton Road, Awakeri, at 4.07pm. A helicopter, an ambulance, and... Read More

Mount Maunganui gears up for major triathlon event

Mount Maunganui's majestic waterfront will serve as the backdrop to one of the showpiece weekends on the Oceania Triathlon calendar. The Bay of Plenty tourism... Read More

Enrolled nurses unable to find jobs

Recently graduated enrolled nurses are struggling to find jobs, after spending thousands of dollars on training that they hoped would open up more career opportunities... Read More

Drowning total lowest in six years

There were 72 drowning deaths recorded last year - one of the lowest totals on record - but a new report says there are some key areas that could reduce that... Read More

Seeka joins court action against company Olivado

One of the country's biggest agribusinesses is joining court proceedings against oil company Olivado. Seeka chief executive Michael Franks said his company... Read More