City Life

Power restored to 531 homes in Mount Maunganui

Update 4.35 pm: Power was restored to 531 properties in Mount Maunganui at 4.17pm after a tree branch landed on power lines on Concord Ave at 3.45pm today, said... Read More

Anticipation builds for Woodville Motocross

It is less than two weeks now to the 'greatest show on turf” - the biggest dirt bike race in the southern hemisphere - the annual New Zealand Motocross... Read More

Roadworks cause heavy traffic delays on SH2

State Highway 2 users are expressing their frustration at what they say are 'serious traffic” delays along the route due to roadworks. SunLive... Read More

When are the public holidays this year?

Back at work and already looking ahead to your next break? Here are the key dates to be aware of for 2025 - and how you can use the least amount of annual... Read More

Prices at petrol pump set to get higher

The New Zealand dollar is trading at a nearly two-year low, meaning New Zealanders can expect more pain at the petrol pump. Falling to around 55.5 US cents... Read More

How to identify backyard predators

There are three easy ways to identify backyard predators. Firstly, look for faeces, or teeth marks on fruit, or claw marks on trees. You can set out chew... Read More

Mazda Racing series resumes at Hampton Downs

Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing Series action resumes this weekend as competitors contest Round 3 of their North Island Series at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park in... Read More

Fears about Desert Road detour and traffic

The mayor of Ruapehu District says incidents along the detour around the closed Desert Road could "paralyse" transport networks through the central North Island. State... Read More

‘Crazy’ near-miss on SH1 near Tūrangi

More dashcam footage has emerged capturing a 'crazy” near-miss where an overtaking car forces oncoming traffic to swerve on to the gravel. The video,... Read More

Five arrested in BOP after police use spikes

Five people have been arrested in the Bay of Plenty following two alleged burglaries involving fleeing drivers, police say. At about 3.45am today police went... Read More

Cliff fall: Visitors told ‘stick to path'

A local councillor says she's heartbroken for the families after the death of a young person who fell from a cliff near Hāhei Beach in the Coromandel and... Read More

Five tips to save money in 2025

As New Zealanders continue to face the pressures of rising living costs, finding ways to save money is becoming increasingly important. With some small adjustments... Read More