City Life

Sirens in Pāpāmoa for food drive

The Pāpāmoa community is once again rallying for the 2025 Emergency Services Food Drive, taking place from 5.30pm next Tuesday, November 25. This annual... Read More

Christmas market offers galaxy of gift ideas

If you're looking for a spot of Christmas shopping away from the hustle and bustle of retail shops, mark your calendar for next Tuesday night. The Tauranga... Read More

Six dogs impounded after attack injures two

Six dogs have been impounded after two people were attacked and bitten in Pāpāmoa last week. The owner of the dogs has spoken out, saying she was bitten... Read More

Judge announced for 2026 Rotorua Museum Art Awards

Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa has announced the appointment of respected New Zealand art gallery director Julie Catchpole as judge for the 2026 Rotorua... Read More

Emergency housing motels end in Rotorua

By Giles Dexter of RNZ The Government is celebrating the end of emergency housing motels in Rotorua - but Labour says it has just shifted the problem elsewhere. Rotorua... Read More

Eight locals honoured for leadership and service

One hundred Kiwis making a difference in their communities have been named Tower Local Hero Medallists for the 2026 Tower New Zealand Local Hero of the Year... Read More

Fresh calls for a Rotorua courthouse rebuild

Frustrations about Rotorua's courthouse being leaky, crowded and poorly laid out are back in the spotlight after it ranked last in the latest Court User's survey. It's... Read More

Pāpāmoa residents make stand against chipseal

By Libby Kirkby-McLeod of RNZ Chipseal is cheap seal - that was the message to council, as Pāpāmoa residents continued their campaign against chipseal road... Read More

Restoring Minden Lookout’s panoramic views

A new covered viewing platform is being built at Minden Lookout to replace the original structure, which was removed last year due to safety concerns. The... Read More

Tauranga race sends its winner to Tokyo

Racing Tauranga is continuing its trainers' incentive for the Group 2 Ultimate Mazda Japan Trophy, which will be staged as part of the Bayleys International... Read More

St John celebrates 140 years of service

Hato Hone St John is marking 140 years of service to Aotearoa New Zealand after one of its busiest years yet, supporting more than one million people and delivering... Read More

Rotorua MP slams NZTA for SH30A road closure

Roadworks that brought Rotorua to a standstill on Monday have now been postponed until next year. It comes after a dressing-down for the NZ Transport... Read More