City Life

Taupō local dominates MTBNZ National Series

Paris Olympian Sammie Maxwell turned up the heat on home turf to dominate the second round of the MTBNZ National Series in Taupō. Mountain Bike New Zealand... Read More

Live: Power cuts as tropical storm batters NZ

A new power cut has hit almost 1000 homes and businesses in the tourist hotspot of Russell as high winds and heavy rain batter the north of the country. The... Read More

Rotorua emergency housing motels granted consents

The future use of Rotorua's remaining two non-contracted emergency housing motels hinges on 'local demand”, as the Government exits the last of its... Read More

Scottish clan chief to lead Paeroa Games

A special guest at this year's 32nd Paeroa Highland Games and Tattoo will be the Chief of Clan Matheson, Sir Alexander Matheson. He and his wife Lady Matheson... Read More

Housing market steady with minimal growth in 2025

The housing market looks set to remain relatively static throughout the opening months of 2025, following yet another flat quarter. The latest QV House Price... Read More

Mum's $47k debt for Working for Families

Another parent handed a tax bill after incorrectly recording her relationship status for Working for Families says she has been told she now owes $47,000. Over... Read More

NZ’s top 10 beaches, how to vote for the winner

The Herald Travel's annual search for New Zealand's best beaches is under way for another year, and the competition is hot: Will fan-favourite Ōhope retain... Read More

From stay-at-home mum to store manager

Pak'nSave Cameron Rd is more than just a bustling supermarket; it's a launchpad for incredible careers. Store manager Anna Howley is among many talented... Read More

One critically injured on BOP house fire

One person is in critical condition following a house fire in Whakatāne. At the time of the fire on Monday, Fire and Emergency Northern Communications Centre... Read More

Severe weather warnings for northern NZ

Heavy rain and strong winds are returning to the north of New Zealand. MetService warns of strengthening easterly winds, heavy rain and the potential for... Read More

Whakatāne house fire: One person rescued

A person has been rescued from a house fire in Whakatāne. Fire and Emergency Northern Communications Centre shift manager Joshua Pennefather said a call... Read More

More music than ever for Waitangi Day festival

By popular demand, more music acts than ever will take centre stage at this year's Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day Festival. In its sixth year at The Historic... Read More