City Life

Scrub fire along BOP train track now contained

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received multiple calls to a large vegetation fire burning along the railway line by Wainui South Road, Whakamarama in Western... Read More

Fire rages near SH2, people asked to avoid area

Firefighters are dampening down hotspots after a major scrub fire on State Highway 2, between Omokoroa and Katikati. Fire and Emergency received multiple... Read More

Tributes flow for unsung radio hero

He was a fatherly night owl who kept the country company between midnight and 6am. Now Papa Ruru, as he was known on the airwaves, will be remembered... Read More

How much falling interest rates might save you

Home loan borrowers stand to save hundreds of dollars a month this year when their loans roll off higher fixed terms on to new, lower rates. In the next six... Read More

Bay of Plenty: Hotspot for animal motor collisions

Bay of Plenty was one of the top regions where animal collisions occurred in 2024, according to AA Insurance's claims data. New research from AA Insurance... Read More

St John seeks Govt backing for growing needs

Hato Hone St John continues to play a vital role in Aotearoa New Zealand's health system, responding to sustained high demand for its ambulance services. Frontline... Read More

The new builds changing the face of Tauranga

Commercial builds in Tauranga remain strong despite the economic downturn, with nearly $444 million in building consents issued in 2024. Tauranga City... Read More

Warmer weather brings risks to dogs - NZVA

Dog owners are being warned to keep their pets away from highly toxic karaka berries and algal blooms this summer, and to contact their veterinarian immediately... Read More

Rotary Club of Pāpāmoa completes park shelter

A new accessible shelter at Gordon Spratt Reserve is 'open for all to enjoy” after the ribbon was cut on the 2.5 year project. When the project started,... Read More

Speed limits going back up, full list announced

A full list of the roads and the dates their speed limits go up is at the bottom of this article. Reversals on blanket speed limit reductions will begin... Read More

It just got slightly easier to retire

Around half a million dollars in savings on top of superannuation should be sufficient for most retirees to have a reasonable standard of living, but those in... Read More

Hindu priest risks deportation after conviction

A Hindu priest is facing deportation after failing in his bid to avoid conviction for a lengthy campaign of control and violence against a woman that included... Read More