
Gizzy surf athletes set to fire at the Mount
Midway, Waikanae and Wainui will have athletes ready to fire at the Mount.

Full-fat, trim or oat: What milk really is good for you?
From boosting mood to protecting bones, how does milk stack up against the alternatives?

Roaming dogs kill 142 lambs in ‘grisly’ Auckland farm attacks
A total of 142 lambs were killed and another 86 injured in the two attacks.

Watch: ‘It won’t be everyone’s cup of tea’: Luxon defends intention to boost mining
The Prime Minister laid into a 'culture of saying no'.

Marine rescue: One person dies after being taken off boat due to medical event
Coastguard, rescue helicopter, and ambulance all called to alert near Cape Kidnappers.

Hokianga club of James Fisher-Harris wants his stolen boots and other taonga back
"To take what he gave us is like taking from him."

Mixed reactions: Govt's science revamp aims to drive economic growth
New Zealand's seven Crown Research Institutes to be grouped into three new organisations.

Science and farming on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Peter Newbold, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Chris Russell.

'Empower young people': Ngongotahā football club on a mission
The club is to welcome a special international football guest ahead of its community day.

'Amazing' response: Nashville-based band returns for NZ tour
From Andes to NZ: The journey of indie-folk trio South for Winter.

Evolution Theatre brings Steve Martin's play to the stage with local cast
Absurdist comedy a 'passion project' for Evolution director.

Watch: Logs fly after trailer dramatically detaches on highway
The video shows cars swerving to avoid flying timber and debris.

‘Testing times ahead for councils, iwi’
Rangitīkei Mayor Andy Watson may delay stepping down as the sector faces challenges.

What's on in Tairāwhiti Gisborne this weekend
What's on in Tairāwhiti Gisborne this weekend

Opinion: Why budget battles make politics a zero-sum game
OPINION: In a zero-sum game of a finite budget, for every winner, there is a loser.

Sexual assault probe at popular music festival for teens
A festivalgoer told the Herald he woke up and noticed detectives around a taped-off tent.

Netherlands must lower nitrogen emissions, court rules
Country's main farming union said ruling will have 'a huge impact' on farmers and economy.

'Capitalising on community goodwill': Bins removals rubbished as more set to go
The council says it could lead to 'significant savings' and less waste.

Future of Crown Research Institutes to be revealed today
Recommendations may include merging some of the seven research institutes.

'We want justice for our girl': Mother seeks answers after people flee fatal crash scene
'Somebody out there knows who caused this. A simple ride turned into a nightmare.'

Far North’s Maitai Bay home to free snorkel day
Maitai Bay rāhui sees sealife return to the Far North bay.

News in brief from the Far North - travelling musician, Enviro awards open and house values
News snippets from the Far North

Kawakawa’s world famous Hundertwasser loos finalist in national awards
Far North's famous loos only Northland finalist in national competition.

Central Hawke’s Bay pet owners fear long journey for care as after-hours vet hub opens in Hastings
Dedicated Hastings vet clinic 'crucial for sustainability of the veterinary profession'.

Napier council starts social housing sale process in February
The council decided against selling all its housing.

‘Super excited’: Northland friends prepare for Ninja challenge
Two young Northland Ninjas are heading to Melbourne for a major competition.

Why the Māori Queen’s visit to Rātana marks a new era
The Kīngitanga and Te Pāti Māori will be welcomed at 3pm Thursday.

Tall Timber: NZ’s biggest 20 forestry companies
Who are the companies behind New Zealand's third biggest export trade?

‘No hesitation’: Community backs mother’s urgent cancer journey
Ruby Smith needs to raise up to $70,000 for advanced cancer treatment in Japan.