City Life

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

Woman gave birth on Air NZ plane, witnesses say

A woman has given birth on an Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to New Plymouth, RNZ understands. An Air New Zealand spokesperson said after flight NZ5041... Read More

Four-year parliamentary term bill announced

The coalition will introduce legislation on a four-year Parliamentary term, subject to a referendum, with all three parties supporting it to a select committee. The... Read More

'Undervalued' social workers strike for 7 weekends

Children in Oranga Tamariki care will be 'potentially left in unsafe situations” on weekends as 'undervalued” social workers begin seven weeks of... Read More

One in five trans and non-binary people threatened

Warning: This story discusses assault, anti-trans violence, self harm, suicide and sexual violence. Almost one in five trans and non-binary** New Zealanders... Read More