City Life

Why the New Zealand workforce needs a break

A record number of New Zealanders are experiencing burnout, with a combination of job insecurity, tight economic times and a pressure to always be on the clock... Read More

Wildlife at risk from reckless off-road driving

Conservationist Ben Banks spends a lot of his spare time trying to protect the Okorero -Thornton Lagoon wildlife reserve but it seems joyriders are just as much... Read More

New addition as Black Caps eye lead over England

Central Stags pace-bowler Blair Tickner has been added to the Black Caps squad for the remainder of the Chemist Warehouse ODI series against England. The... Read More

BOP arborist claims world tree climbing title

Steph Dryfhout has a 'passion” for trees - and now she's a double world champion at climbing them. The Bay of Plenty arborist has won her second consecutive... Read More

Measles outbreak: Low vaccination rates in BOP

Low measles vaccination rates in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes should be a concern after six confirmed cases in the country, an immunology lecturer says. Health... Read More

Baypark Speedway launches 2025-2026 season

Feature race victories held some extra personal significance for the big winners at the 2025-26 Baypark Speedway season opener on Saturday night. Former NZ... Read More

Rotorua Mayor hopes Blue Baths can reopen

Proposed changes to earthquake strengthening laws could pave the way for reopening Rotorua's heritage Blue Baths building, Mayor Tania Tapsell says. The Government... Read More

Labour Day weather: Cold snap brings heavy rain

Heavy rain, strong winds, snow and freezing temperatures are predicted as a 'wintry cold snap” hits holidaymakers today. 'Heavy snow, rainfall, powerful... Read More

Dog expert moves on to teach aggression risks

A Pyes Pā dog behaviourist is closing the doors to her pet lodge so that she can tour the country and educate parents about dog aggression. Dog Logic training... Read More

Scary rides in the park in the dark…

Tauranga Model Marine and Engineering Club (TMMEC) is calling 'all aboard” to Bay of Plenty residents - as their Night Fright Trains return this Halloween. Tauranga... Read More

Baby grand piano in the wild

Imagine walking along Mount Maunganui beach at sunrise and hearing the delicate notes of a white baby grand piano floating across the sand. This month, audiences... Read More

Nesting dragon steals Mount Maunganui’s heart

A large metal dragon that mysteriously appeared at Mount Maunganui's Pilot Bay has mysteriously vanished - but possibly not for good. The 1.2m sculpture,... Read More