City Life

Active arrest warrant in Waikato, BOP

Police want the public's help to find Erania Daniels who has an active warrant for his arrest. The 36-year-old is wanted for allegedly breaching his conditions. Police... Read More

Labour calls for safety standards for baby slings

Labour has urged the Government to introduce safety standards for babywearing products. Figures from ACC reveal eight claims this year for infants and toddlers... Read More

A warm, wet, and thundery start to the week

MetService is forecasting a warm, cloudy, and wet summer-like day across the country, with maximum temperatures today exceeding November averages in some areas. Hastings... Read More

Man sentenced for historical sexual offending

Warning: This story deals with the sexual abuse of children and may be distressing for some readers. A brother and sister say they both lived with guilt,... Read More

Powerball jackpot rises to $45m

Six lucky Lotto players have split Saturday night's $1 million First Division prize, as Powerball soars to a near-record high. The players will each pocket... Read More

Ōmokoroa event salutes community responders

From fire engines to first responders, a Sirens and Services event is being held in Ōmokoroa to showcase the wide range of emergency services and volunteers... Read More

'Road vandalism': Pāpāmoa chip seal resurfacing

By Libby Kirkby-McLeod of RNZ 'Bloody minded road vandalism.” That's how many residents in Pāpāmoa have reacted to news their previously asphalted... Read More

Mum urges regular screening after cancer diagnosis

Rotorua mother Beccy Ganley says she was 'relatively young” when diagnosed with breast cancer. At 47, she had just had her second routine mammogram... Read More

Pilgrimage for petrolheads: the All USA Day show

Petrolheads from far and wide will make a 'pilgrimage” to Tauranga for an annual event celebrating American muscle. Bay of Plenty Mustang Owners Club... Read More

Tea towel fundraiser supports kids with cancer

This month the Child Cancer Foundation is once again inviting Kiwis to bring meaning and heart into their homes by supporting its annual tea towel fundraiser. In... Read More

Discover art at the heart of the Bay

The BOP Open Studios art trail weekend returns from November 21-23. This free, public event showcases about 75 artists across 60 studios, with works ranging... Read More

Youth to shine at Climate Action Festival

The countdown is on for Envirohub Bay of Plenty's much-anticipated Climate Action Festival 2025, returning for its third year from November 9-16. The week-long... Read More