Major North Island route closed for two months
Ground temperatures above 13C needed to carry out work.
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How Waimārama Marae’s reopening strengthens historic ties with iwi
Renovated marae celebrates unity, reo revitalisation with iwi leaders.
Ex-Block star sells family home, builds new one in three weeks
“We love a challenge. There’s nothing like pressure – pressure is a great motivator.”
Young Wairoa paddlers off to waka ama nationals
Waka ama: 'Cool to do what our ancestors did.'
How to avoid common summer injuries at the beach and beyond
Northlanders urged to be mindful as summer injuries soar, costing millions in ACC claims.
Mānuka honey’s sticky export situation
The industry is urged to learn how to keep the premium status of high-grade mānuka honey.
Long-standing Whanganui organisation revived and thriving
Friends of the Whanganui River's financial position is on the up after some lean years.
‘He was ready to live’: Family mourns adventurer who died in snorkelling tragedy
Daniel Allen, 46, dies snorkelling in Northland; family honours his adventurous spirit.
'Lifesaving efforts': Charity to send 10 more ambulances to Ukraine
'It will increase our evacuation and hospital transportation capability significantly.'
Fatal Coromandel cliff fall involved 'young people', police confirm
A second person trapped on the cliff was rescued by emergency services.
Dargaville records lowest annual rainfall as dry spell continues
Record dry weather recorded in parts of Northland, but growers cheer no heavy rain.
One dead after single-vehicle crash near Wairoa
There are several people and serious injuries involved, police say.
School breakfast volunteers ‘ooze care and aroha’ for tamariki
'It’s so rewarding knowing you’re helping make a difference in the children’s lives.'
Man’s body located after he failed to resurface from Waikato River dip
A rahui has now been placed at Arapuni, Bulmers and Jones landings.
'High fire danger': Residents urged to be cautious after Whangārei wildfire
A wildfire near Whangārei has been contained. An investigation continues into its cause.
Fire crews continue fight against blaze that stranded holiday makers
Three helicopters and four ground crews resume battle today.
Planes v people: Who will be the quickest on the runway?
The airport will open the gates for the public to run the runway.
Out-of-town buyer carves up multi-million-dollar Lake Tarawera estate
He's keeping the luxury bach and selling off the rest.
Kem Ormond's top tips for growing garlic - not rust
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
Illegal dumping: The items pulled from Tauranga's harbour
Illegal dumping harms environment, burdens Tauranga ratepayers financially.
Audrey Young: How a Prime Minister helped get me off a criminal conviction
Opinion: Norman Kirk was deeply angered by Denis O'Reilly's comments.
'Degrading': Man drags naked partner outside, pours boiling water over her
Simon Kereopa then told his partner 'you deserve it, and that’s what you get'.
Fire left Coromandel daytrippers stranded, fearing night in cars without food and water
Two helicopters and five fire engines are battling the blaze.
Man crushed by tractor loses arm, fractures skull and neck
Blake Anderson's parents are staying in Wellington to be by his hospital bed.
One dead after truck hits pedestrian in Whanganui
Emergency services went to SH3, near Blueskin Rd in Westmere, about 10.15am today.
Hamilton road closed due to police incident, diversions in place
Police advise avoiding Matangi Rd in Hillcrest; use alternative routes this afternoon.
The hobby that became an artform: The magic of model railway
'You would not want a 5-year-old playing with this.'
Swimmers urged to stay alert after recent shark sightings
The warning comes after multiple shark sightings on the North Island's east coast.
Former PM shocked by trampled dotterel breeding ground
The Waihī Beach community is in shock after a series of disturbing vandalism incidents.
'Mission accomplished': Author Ron Murray dies three days after receiving copies of final book
Ron Murray's wife Jill described him as a 'man of many talents'.
Paralysis to People’s Choice: Ōpōtiki musician’s inspiring journey to success
A hunting accident left Hori shaw partially paralysed. Now he's topping the charts.
'A lot of roadworks and disruption': What you need to know about driving through Waikato this month
Slow road trips will await some this month.
'Strawberries just disintegrate': Some HB growers are loving the rain, others not so much
Summer had started very well – now a couple are losing thousands of dollars every day.
'Worst nightmare': The NZ region with the most fleeing drivers
More than 10,000 drivers fled police in New Zealand during 2023.