What the *#&*@? Council blasts ‘clown’ over dumping garden waste and sparking 5-day beach ban
A pipe ended up blocked causing wastewater to back up and manholes to start popping.
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'Patterns of behaviour': Schools fight to get more students attending class
'It’s addressing the habit of attending ... fronting up in a timely fashion'.
Opinion: Lessons from Aunty Tari on courage and community change
Her legacy of inclusivity and courage continues to inspire future generations across Aotearoa.
Dairy farmer's fascination for Ford tractors
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
Free open day offers glimpse into Doubtless Bay's bicultural history
If offers a unique chance to explore local history.
'Armoured MMA': Hand-to-hand combat in suburban Whanganui
'The moment you go in there mad, you’re going to get eaten up.'
'I was on $12.50 an hour in NZ': Kiwis on the high salary but long hours of Aussie mine work
One Kiwi worker more than doubled her salary by working in a mine across the ditch.
'Really exciting': Commercial seaweed planting in Coromandel
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
Meet the girl who hasn't missed a day of school in 11 years
She says she even turned down a holiday in Hawaii to keep her perfect record.
Parsley, sage, rosemary or thyme? How to choose herbs
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
Police investigating after baby hospitalised with serious head injuries
The baby was flown to Whangārei Hospital and later transferred to Starship hospital.
Boy robbed by 'several people' near police station
The alleged offenders stole the boy's bike, cash and 'other property'.
No suspects identified in Ngāruawāhia homicide
Tukere, 42, died after a daylight brawl in Ngāruawāhia on December 27.
Farmer says dog attack by mum and pup killed 95 sheep
'They've drilled them all into a creek, all into gateways, and taken them off one by one.'
Intricate carving found washed up in Northland
Mystery surrounds a large, ornate Māori carving found washed up on a beach.
'Really awesome': Internship shapes careers for Tauranga rangatahi
Internship gives iwi members an opportunity to gain experience while building depth.
Rain eases water restrictions in Napier and Hastings
The sprinkler ban has been lifted, with level 2 allowing some periodic use of them.
Five missions turned down due to weather conditions
'We just have to make the safest decision in response to the conditions we are faced with'
Horse trainer Donna Logan returns home with excitement
Logan's first runners back in Ruakākā; debuting horses Likava and White Mask.
Rotorua food and green waste collection to start next year
What it will cost eligible households.
Wham, bam ... Rees does the Grand Slam
The NZ GP title completes the superstocks milestone for Gisborne club member Peter Rees.
Man trapped in farm machinery, airlifted to hospital with serious injuries
The man was quickly freed by paramedics and firefighters this morning.
Thames-Coromandel deputy mayor calls out ‘rich little s***s’ at troublesome holiday hotspot
Terry Walker says there is a regular pattern of vandalism at Pāuanui over New Year.
How a new app is helping locals save 'kai and money'
It allows people to buy discounted food that would otherwise be binned.
Taupō Bay Tractor Spectacular rocks Far North holiday spot
Far North's unique Tractor Spectacular motors into bay
Firefighters tackle Napier house blaze
Firefighters battle house fire in Napier's Tamatea; three appliances on-scene.
The grind of greatness: Behind the scenes with the women's legendary K4
The rise of the New Zealand women's programme over the past decade has been remarkable.
‘Dynamic situation’: Summer snow stunner in Hawke's Bay won't last
January snow as cold creeps into Hawke's Bay, but there's plenty of time for summer yet.
Community invited to join archaeological dig in Doubtless Bay
Excavation at Butler Point to explore Māori and European historical interactions.
Te Ara Tipuna Trail could be East Coast’s own El Camino
A consent process has started for a major walkway project around the East Coast.
Sobering times for NZ wine industry: Costs and taxes rise and exports fall
Squeeze on costs collides with rising excises to sour sentiment.
Feilding park robbery: Man shot during $2000 marketplace shoe sale gone wrong
The men travelled to a park to meet a seller before everything turned violent.