City Life

Ambulance delays haunt grieving mother

Grieving families, overworked ambulance staff, and rising complaints. Did the recent funding boost for a critical emergency service go far enough? Tara Shaskey... Read More

New Zealand's sunniest region celebrates

Marlborough has secured the award for the sunniest region in New Zealand for 2024. It comes after NIWA released its annual climate summary for the year, which... Read More

Hopes for more great whites in BOP this summer

New Zealand's Shark Man is ready for an exciting summer season and hopeful La Nina will bring more sharks back to the Bay of Plenty. Riley Elliott, affectionately... Read More

Local restaurant hosts free community lunch

A Tauranga restaurant is preparing to host its annual free community lunch again. Castle 91 has held annual free community lunches since the pandemic. On... Read More

How has 2024 fared in the climate record books?

Last year was New Zealand's 10th warmest year on record, a drop from 2023, which was the second warmest year on record. The National Institute of... Read More

Family's plea after man missing for three weeks

Relatives of missing Tauranga man Jarrad Ormsby, who has not contacted immediate family in three weeks, say they just want to know he is alive and okay. Sister... Read More

Surge in demand for rescue helicopter

The public are being asked to help support the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter as the rescue crew find themselves responding to a surge in life-saving missions at... Read More

Mums bid to overturn paid parental leave decision

A woman who had her paid parental leave application turned down because she worked 296 hours - but not 10 hours a week over at least 26 weeks - in the year before... Read More

Top baby names for 2024 announced

Noah has been revealed as the most popular baby name for boys born in New Zealand in 2024, coming in top for the second year in a row. Meanwhile, Isla has... Read More

Revamped Tauranga waterfront: What people think

Tauranga's revamped waterfront - including a $5 million playground intended as a 'drawcard” for the city centre - has received a big thumbs up from... Read More

Tauranga family’s unique escape into remote bush

A Tauranga family made an epic escape from the bustling city over the New Year period. Right after Christmas, the Fairbairns made their way to Taupō, where... Read More

Oruahine track closure on Mauao next week

The Oruahine track on Mauao will be temporarily closed next week for maintenance. The track closure will take place from 7am on Wednesday until 4pm on Friday. 'This... Read More