City Life

New look for Rotorua youth centre

‘Taiohi Tūrama - Rotorua Centre for Youth' is excited to announce its rebranding from the Rotorua Community Youth Centre and Rotovegas Youth Health. The... Read More

Crumbling teeth or having a home?

Fix crumbling teeth or keep their home? A retired couple say they are weighing up their choices in the face of a potential $48,000 council bill. Local Democracy... Read More

Council issues Spa Lodge dangerous building notice

Twenty people have been moved out of a Rotorua lodge issued two dangerous building notices in a week - the first for dead-bolting residents in at night. The... Read More

Christmas: Community to rally for those in need

More than 2000 volunteers in 12 locations across New Zealand are expected to pack a record 32,000 Christmas Boxes for kiwi families in need this Saturday. Christmas... Read More

The most popular pet names in NZ this year

Pet-lovers put a lot of thought into choosing the perfect name for their furry friend - but only one name can come out crowned the top dog. For the fifth... Read More

The most popular pet names in NZ this year

Pet-lovers put a lot of thought into choosing the perfect name for their furry friend - but only one name can come out crowned the top dog. For the fifth... Read More

Dreaming of a gluten free Tim Tam?

Finally, the news New Zealand has been waiting for! Arnott's has announced New Zealand's favourite chocolate biscuit, Tim Tam, will be available in gluten free... Read More

White Ribbon: Males can be victims too

Dave's brother put him in a headlock and pushed him against a wall until his back popped. After he fell to the ground his brother stomped on him violently... Read More

Community safety hub up and running

Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell has officially opened the Rotorua Inner City Community Safety Hub. Together with Police and other community safety partners,... Read More

Seaweed and bacon pie makes waves

An East Coast baker famous for pāua pies has created a new delicacy - bringing her business back from the edge. Rachael Thomas, who owns Te Puia Springs... Read More

SPCA’s urgent call for fosterers

SPCA is in urgent need of summer fosterers, with 103 animals in the centre's care - and that number set to double in the next two months. 'We currently have... Read More

New programmes deliver tailored support for arts

New programmes are being announced by Creative New Zealand for 2024. The eight new funding and support opportunities are tailored to three distinct groups:... Read More