City Life

Uncovered: 100-year-old discovery in Rotorua

A previously unknown section of heritage tiles has been uncovered during Rotorua Museum restoration works. The black and brown glazed terracotta tiles were... Read More

A slice of summertime paradise in Tauranga

While the saying goes 'age before beauty”, when it comes to the 90-plus-year-old Mount Beachside Holiday Park, beauty trumps age. Established in the... Read More

Vehicle rolls in WBOP, one in police custody

One person has been taken into custody, and another is being treated for moderate injuries after a crash on State Highway 2. Police were called to a single-vehicle... Read More

Fighting loneliness with calls from strangers

The summer holiday season can be one of the loneliest times of the year for some people. But support is just a phone call away. St John's Caring Callers... Read More

Food safety for this summer

New Zealand Food Safety is sharing some simple food safety tips for Kiwis to follow as they enjoy good food with whānau and friends over summer. "We know... Read More

Search for NZ's best beach launched

As the saying goes, 'New Year, New ... Best Beach?” It's time again for the Herald readers to crown New Zealand's Best Beach, an annual search for... Read More

Fireworks, fights and family fun

Tauranga rang in 2025 with fireworks, fights, family fun, booze ban breaches and almost 4500 breath tests, authorities say. A police spokesperson said 12 people... Read More

What Tauranga leaders want for the city in 2025

Happy New Year, everyone! To mark the beginning of 2025, Aleyna Martinez asks some Tauranga leaders what they want to see for the city this year. Some responses... Read More

Experts debunk common myths about alcohol

Alcohol doesn't come with an instruction manual, so our guidance usually comes from things we've learnt from family, friends or experiences. To make things... Read More

Picking up poo to work with penguins

The word council brings to mind mayors and councillors however, there are many more faces behind the scenes of our councils doing amazing mahi. Local Democracy... Read More

Life after being hit by a car in a restaurant

When Rotorua's Sian Habgood has a rare opportunity to go out for a meal with her husband, she carefully picks where they sit. Tables by windows are out... Read More

Travellers reflect on life in the BoP

Four international travellers chose Aotearoa to work and live for one year. The Bay of Plenty Times talks to three European graduates and a surfboard shaper... Read More