City Life

PAWGUST: Step up for guide dogs this winter

This August, Kiwis are lacing up their walking shoes and joining PAWGUST, a nationwide challenge supporting the guide dogs who help New Zealanders live life... Read More

Birth Trauma Awareness Week: 50 things for 50 mums

This international Birth Trauma Awareness Week from July 14-20, Birth Trauma Aotearoa invites Mums, parents and whānau to do '50 things” in support of... Read More

From failed police trainee to rescue hero

Failing her police training has not stopped 7-year-old German shepherd Kora from saving lives. Tauranga's Nick Petry adopted Kora years ago after he... Read More

Calls to share Pāpāmoa pathways with care

Pāpāmoa Primary School Travel Smart leaders have a clear message for the community: 'Share with Care”. Their call comes as Tauranga City Council... Read More

Owner successfully appeals 'dangerous dog' claim

A Rotorua dog owner has successfully appealed her dog's 'dangerous” classification. Katie Paul spoke at a Rotorua Lakes Council dog control panel on... Read More

Tauranga baker’s two-ingredient meringue

A Tauranga patisserie chef has whipped up a 'mind-blowing” recipe for a two-ingredient meringue that comes together in just five minutes in a mixer. Noel... Read More

BOP camper saves injured after Northland tornado

A camper brushed by a tornado has spoken of how he clambered on top of an overturned motorhome so he could help an injured pensioner inside. And another... Read More

Inquest: Cousin made 10 attempts to raise alarm

A cousin of murdered 5-year-old Malachi Subecz says she was 'terrified” when he was handed over to the woman who would eventually kill him. Megan... Read More

Former IRD employee loses ERA claim

A former Inland Revenue employee has lost her bid to claim unjustified disadvantage and constructive dismissal after making comments other workers found offensive. Christine... Read More

Median house price up 5.1% in BOP

The median house price in the Bay of Plenty region has increased 5.1% in a year, rising to $822,000, and price deviations across the country are keeping the... Read More

Toi Ohomai restructure proposal cuts jobs

A 'shocking” proposal to cut more than 160 jobs at a tertiary institution threatens the closure of two campuses, a union says. The Bay of Plenty and... Read More

Children refuse to wear warm clothing in winter

Why is it some kids seem to not even feel the cold? Should you let them wear jandals even if it's freezing outside? A small person who lives in my house... Read More