City Life

Rescue Helicopter winched a man to safety

A Greenlea Rescue Helicopter crew winched a man to safety after he was injured in a ridge collapse in Kaimanawa Forest. But a newer helicopter model due to... Read More

Why AI won't ruin children's education

A new version of Chat GPT helps students bypass detectors and cheat on their homework, but one principal says banning AI won't fix the issue. New versions... Read More

Rural Women NZ Business Award winners

Coromandel's Pahi Coastal Walk has taken out an NZI Rural Women NZ Business Award 2024. The scenic three-day visitor experience near Port Jackson on the northern... Read More

Canoe slalom with a five-time Olympian

Ever been interested in participating in a canoe slalom? Waimarino has the chance for you to give it a go and get some advice on the sport from an Olympian. Give... Read More

Get on board to help build balanced bus fares

Bay of Plenty Regional Council has launched a comprehensive review of fares to ensure public transport remains accessible, sustainable, and easy to use. This... Read More

Woolworths Greerton set to become new FreshChoice

A new supermarket will open in place of Greerton's soon-to-close Woolworths store, the Bay of Plenty Times can reveal. News of the November 17 closure... Read More

Nurses stop work across the country

New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) members employed by Te Whatu Ora are alarmed by Health New Zealand's plans to pause... Read More

Charity accused of greenwashing over booklet

Mike King's mental health charity I Am Hope is being accused of greenwashing after handing out a pamphlet to children presenting a trucking company and a... Read More

Roadside drug testing could make roads less safe

The government says we'll have roadside drug testing in place by the end of the year. It's been a long time coming, but some say it could make roads... Read More

Unbridled dedication earns lifetime award

In 2009, Tauranga's Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) ran out of options after its fundraising for an indoor facility stalled. Then, by chance, Hillsdene... Read More

'Golden oldies' turn it on in difficult conditions

When the going got tough, the tough got going at the 2024 New Zealand Veterans' Motocross Nationals near Mosgiel at the weekend. Hosted by the Mosgiel... Read More

Feedback sought on alcohol-free area in the Mount

Tauranga City Council is seeking community feedback on a proposed amendment to its Alcohol Control Bylaw which would formalise the temporary summer-period alcohol-free... Read More