City Life

Oh my gourd! Pumpkins make smashing come back

Pumpkins, a winter soup warmer and Sunday roast staple have seen a significant price drop, down 57 pe cent in June compared to the same time last year, according... Read More

BOP filmmakers in national film finals

The Bay of Plenty film community is humming with anticipation leading up to the national grand finals of the Vista Foundation 48Hours film competition, coming... Read More

NZ on track to have more renters than homeowners

Fewer than half the population are likely to own a home in the next 25 years, according to new research. A Deloitte report, commissioned by Westpac, found... Read More

Oh my gourd! Pumpkins make smashing come back

Pumpkins, a winter soup warmer and Sunday roast staple have seen a significant price drop, down 57 pe cent in June compared to the same time last year, according... Read More

More ED staff needed to keep training licence

The professional body for emergency doctors says Rotorua Hospital has until January to employ more senior clinicians to keep its licence to train specialists. In... Read More

Temperatures set to plunge as polar blast arrives

A chilly polar blast is set to hit the country after an unusually warm week. Cold southerlies could bring snow to low levels - 400-500m - in the South Island... Read More

Rotorua councillors chastised at heated meeting

'This is a circus.” That was one frustrated comment during a heated three-hour council debate about a golf club lease, in which the mayor asked a councillor... Read More

Overnight temperatures to plummet

A forecaster is warning Kiwis to 'rug up warm tonight” with temperatures set to plummet near or below freezing for much of the country. MetService meteorologist... Read More

Selling and buying online without getting scammed

Shopping via social media is convenient, however, it's important to identify the warning signs of a scam, says a Facebook post from NZ Police. 'Be vigilant... Read More

Public forums could be ‘weaponised’ – Mayor

Rotorua's council could soon allow public speakers at the start of meetings for the first time in at least 24 years - but Rotorua's mayor says she is concerned... Read More

School’s back, stay alert while driving - police

School is back for term three and its again time to be extra cautious around schools. When travelling near a school it is important to take road safety precautions... Read More

A career of outstanding service

Sergeant Terry Johnson has packed a lot into his nearly 47 years of dedicated Police service and this was evident from the numerous stories and reflections shared... Read More