City Life

SH29 night closures for maintenance next month

A summer of work to complete much-needed maintenance on State Highway 29 Kaimai Range will see night closures over two weeks next month. SH29 will be closed... Read More

Jetski death: Man died saving brother's life

A jetskier who died at Acacia Bay on Sunday while saving his brother's life was 'a pillar of strength and joy” for his family. Police divers recovered... Read More

GP concerned about government-funded vaping kits

A group representing general practitioners is concerned by officials' decision to fund vaping kits due to the associated health risks. The government... Read More

Daytime closures on SH2 Waioeka Gorge next month

Road users are advised to plan ahead for a series of daytime closures on State Highway 2 (SH2) through the Waioeka Gorge from Tuesday, February 11. The road... Read More

Lab workers strike for equal wages

Medical laboratory workers have voted to walk off the job, nationwide, for 24 hours on February 5 and a further 24 hours on February 7. Lab workers from Tauranga,... Read More

Taupō local dominates MTBNZ National Series

Paris Olympian Sammie Maxwell turned up the heat on home turf to dominate the second round of the MTBNZ National Series in Taupō. Mountain Bike New Zealand... Read More

Live: Power cuts as tropical storm batters NZ

A new power cut has hit almost 1000 homes and businesses in the tourist hotspot of Russell as high winds and heavy rain batter the north of the country. The... Read More

Rotorua emergency housing motels granted consents

The future use of Rotorua's remaining two non-contracted emergency housing motels hinges on 'local demand”, as the Government exits the last of its... Read More

Scottish clan chief to lead Paeroa Games

A special guest at this year's 32nd Paeroa Highland Games and Tattoo will be the Chief of Clan Matheson, Sir Alexander Matheson. He and his wife Lady Matheson... Read More

Housing market steady with minimal growth in 2025

The housing market looks set to remain relatively static throughout the opening months of 2025, following yet another flat quarter. The latest QV House Price... Read More

Mum's $47k debt for Working for Families

Another parent handed a tax bill after incorrectly recording her relationship status for Working for Families says she has been told she now owes $47,000. Over... Read More

NZ’s top 10 beaches, how to vote for the winner

The Herald Travel's annual search for New Zealand's best beaches is under way for another year, and the competition is hot: Will fan-favourite Ōhope retain... Read More