New Zealand'High fire danger': Residents urged to be cautious after Whangārei wildfireA wildfire near Whangārei has been contained. An investigation continues into its cause.11 Jan 11:22 PM
New ZealandFire crews continue fight against blaze that stranded holiday makersThree helicopters and four ground crews resume battle today. 11 Jan 07:14 PM
New ZealandPlanes v people: Who will be the quickest on the runway?The airport will open the gates for the public to run the runway.11 Jan 05:05 PM
PropertyOut-of-town buyer carves up multi-million-dollar Lake Tarawera estateHe's keeping the luxury bach and selling off the rest.11 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandKem Ormond's top tips for growing garlic - not rustThe Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandIllegal dumping: The items pulled from Tauranga's harbourIllegal dumping harms environment, burdens Tauranga ratepayers financially.11 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: How a Prime Minister helped get me off a criminal convictionOpinion: Norman Kirk was deeply angered by Denis O'Reilly's comments.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Degrading': Man drags naked partner outside, pours boiling water over herSimon Kereopa then told his partner 'you deserve it, and that’s what you get'.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFire left Coromandel daytrippers stranded, fearing night in cars without food and waterTwo helicopters and five fire engines are battling the blaze. 11 Jan 07:57 AM
New ZealandMan crushed by tractor loses arm, fractures skull and neckBlake Anderson's parents are staying in Wellington to be by his hospital bed.11 Jan 06:33 AM
New ZealandOne dead after truck hits pedestrian in WhanganuiEmergency services went to SH3, near Blueskin Rd in Westmere, about 10.15am today. 11 Jan 05:39 AM
New ZealandHamilton road closed due to police incident, diversions in placePolice advise avoiding Matangi Rd in Hillcrest; use alternative routes this afternoon.11 Jan 02:31 AM
OpinionHunter WellsThe hobby that became an artform: The magic of model railway'You would not want a 5-year-old playing with this.'11 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandSwimmers urged to stay alert after recent shark sightingsThe warning comes after multiple shark sightings on the North Island's east coast. 10 Jan 09:46 PM
New ZealandFormer PM shocked by trampled dotterel breeding groundThe Waihī Beach community is in shock after a series of disturbing vandalism incidents.10 Jan 07:30 PM
New Zealand'Mission accomplished': Author Ron Murray dies three days after receiving copies of final bookRon Murray's wife Jill described him as a 'man of many talents'.10 Jan 06:00 PM
EntertainmentParalysis to People’s Choice: Ōpōtiki musician’s inspiring journey to successA hunting accident left Hori shaw partially paralysed. Now he's topping the charts.10 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A lot of roadworks and disruption': What you need to know about driving through Waikato this monthSlow road trips will await some this month.10 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Strawberries just disintegrate': Some HB growers are loving the rain, others not so muchSummer had started very well – now a couple are losing thousands of dollars every day.10 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Worst nightmare': The NZ region with the most fleeing driversMore than 10,000 drivers fled police in New Zealand during 2023.10 Jan 04:05 PM
New Zealand‘A safe place’ - Far North town unsettled following alleged shootingOne man was critically injured on Wednesday morning in Mangōnui. 10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBBC’s Mammals series features false killer whales filmed in NorthlandRare footage of NZ false killer whales to air on BBC's Mammals this weekend.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe NZ city with 2000 ghost homes: 'Hard problem to solve'Despite the empty homes, the council says it's not a concern.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCambridge man loves all tractors great and smallThe Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Emotional train wreck': Skipper's ordeal after ketch left to driftYachtie says his $250,000 ketch is adrift off Northland after rescuers failed to secure it10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFood prices are rising - so why aren't farmers happy?The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.10 Jan 03:59 PM
New ZealandSikh community on paradeOn Sunday, January 12, Tauranga will come alive with the colourful and lively Sikh Parade.10 Jan 03:55 PM
New ZealandOpinion: The unexpected hospital experience every food critic should tryRotorua hospital praised for gourmet meals, defying traditional hospital food stereotypes.10 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandFire in Waikato prison cell seriously injures inmateThe man was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation.10 Jan 06:20 AM
New ZealandShear success! NZ's longest running speed shearing event returnsThe annual Te Puna Speed Shear will take place this Saturday.10 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandReducing death: Road layout changes under way with Taupō vehicle safety centre constructionThe changing road layouts and speed restrictions will be in place from January until May.10 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandNo-dog zone to be enforced at Raglan Domain Dogs are prohibited from the domain, whether on-lead or off-lead.10 Jan 03:37 AM
New ZealandFirefighters thanked as Whangārei fire brought under controlThe fire, which covered 20ha on Thursday, is now under control.10 Jan 03:35 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay woman watching minute by minute as ill dad ordered to evacuate LA home'The last two days have been pretty emotional. I’m just crushed by the whole experience.'10 Jan 03:02 AM
