City Life

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

From stay-at-home mum to store manager

Pak'nSave Cameron Rd is more than just a bustling supermarket; it's a launchpad for incredible careers. Store manager Anna Howley is among many talented... Read More

One critically injured on BOP house fire

One person is in critical condition following a house fire in Whakatāne. At the time of the fire on Monday, Fire and Emergency Northern Communications Centre... Read More

Severe weather warnings for northern NZ

Heavy rain and strong winds are returning to the north of New Zealand. MetService warns of strengthening easterly winds, heavy rain and the potential for... Read More

Whakatāne house fire: One person rescued

A person has been rescued from a house fire in Whakatāne. Fire and Emergency Northern Communications Centre shift manager Joshua Pennefather said a call... Read More

More music than ever for Waitangi Day festival

By popular demand, more music acts than ever will take centre stage at this year's Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day Festival. In its sixth year at The Historic... Read More

Charity shop to reopen in Mount Maunganui

Volunteers were busy setting up racks of clothing and pricing shelves of homeware before a new Habitat for Humanity ReStore op shop opened in Mount Maunganui... Read More

Rāhui enacted for jetskier missing in Lake Taupō

Local Māori have placed a rāhui on part of Lake Taupō following the suspected drowning of a jetskier on Sunday. Taupō Police Senior Sergeant Andy Livingstone... Read More

Bay student: Apply early to get loans in time

Students could face implications with their payments if they don't apply for their student loans on time, says a student who has been through the process. The... Read More

BOP man shares passion for surfing

Salt Spray Surf School on Ōhope Beach celebrates its 21st anniversary this summer. For the owner Ollie Dobbin, teaching people how to surf is more than a... Read More