New ZealandPaws and order: New police dog teams unleashedDogs and handlers graduate to boost force's frontline capacity nationwide.31 Dec 03:02 AM
New Zealand‘Drink to enjoy, not to medicate’: Far North deputy mayor's festive warningFar North deputy mayor Kelly Stratford shares her journey from binge drinking to sobriety.31 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandTairāwhiti news digest: Pā Wars this week; Fire in the Sky; wet weather updatePā Wars is celebrating its 30th anniversary since it began in 1995.31 Dec 02:35 AM
New Zealand‘Good, muddy fun’: Gisborne all but gridlocked as sodden Rhythm and Vines festivalgoers gatherOne resident said it was 'crazy out there'; another had 'never seen anything like it'.31 Dec 02:20 AM
New ZealandA century in the Bay: Celebrating Murray Houston’s 100th milestoneHawke's Bay centenarian Murray Houston celebrates 100 years with family and friends.31 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandPolice clarify Napier man’s death after fall from car roofNapier man died falling from car, not hit by vehicle, police confirm.31 Dec 01:26 AM
New Zealand'Incredible band': US music legends The Roots rock Summer Haze festivalJimmy Fallon's house band is one of the biggest acts visiting the Bay this summer.31 Dec 12:52 AM
New ZealandGas station robbery reported, three youths in custodyPolice were alerted to the incident at 6.25am.31 Dec 12:26 AM
New ZealandPolice seek victim after assault at Hawke’s Bay racing eventPolice seek assault victim for welfare check after incident at Livamol Classic Raceday.31 Dec 12:13 AM
New ZealandThieves fleece visiting charity food growing group twice in 10 daysThieves have hampered the efforts of a charity food growing initiative visiting Northland30 Dec 11:30 PM
New Zealand'Is this for real?': Honour surprises Ngāi Te Rangi kaumātuaIhaka has been honoured with an ONZM for services to Māori and governance.30 Dec 11:00 PM
New Zealand'River and alcohol don’t mix': Police issue warning about popular water activityPopular float has a dark and dangerous side.30 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in December 2024?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.30 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandNadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie talk farming on The CountryThe Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.30 Dec 04:01 PM
New ZealandHonoured power sector leader on pouring his 'heart and soul' into 55-year career'It’s important to find your passion as when you love what you do, you do your best work.'30 Dec 04:01 PM
KahuGisborne leader honoured as dame for 50 years of service to Māori and businessIngrid Collins honoured as dame, recognising 50 years of leadership in Māori governance.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Napier to Navy chief, to an ONZMRetired Navy chief the second ex-Richmond School pupil on the honours list in three years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandServices to Māori and education recognised with ONZMHeke Huata has been involved in the cultural performing arts and education for 4 decades.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHavelock North’s Prue Lamerton made ONZM for services to nuclear medicineAn ONZM for a pioneer in medical science and a gift to Hawke's Bay.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Very honoured’: Ōtāne volunteer firefighter of 50 years receives King’s Service MedalJohn Oliver has served with the Ōtāne Volunteer Fire Brigade for more than 50 years.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘An honour’: Māori educator reflects on receiving ONZMNorthland educator Dr Te Tuhi Robust honoured as ONZM for services to Māori and education.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients namedPlus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘In my DNA’: Life of voluntary work sees Mary Anne Eyles awarded NY Honour'I’m always looking for ways to be involved and to work with good people and help others.'30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay cricket coach receives New Year HonourThe coach and mentor guided a Hawke's Bay high school to three national cricket titles.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSummer reads: From builders to dairy farmers - the power lists of 2024From the building industry to charity executives - who are the power players in NZ? 30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato region home to 25 New Year Honours recipientsAmong them are a businessman, a former All Blacks coach, an artist and a wood turner.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeaching life skills: How Rob Pink is shaping Rawene's youthHokianga horseman Rob Pink talks hōiho, school bus runs, and mentoring local kids.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKnighthood for lifetime of Waikato community leadership: Sir John GallagherSir John Gallagher is particularly proud of his work with Habitat for Humanity Hamilton.30 Dec 04:00 PM
All Blacks‘Incredibly grateful’: Ian Foster reacts to New Year HonourThe former All Blacks coach has been made a companion of the NZOM.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHonoured: My Food Bag’s Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie“It’s not an award for us, it’s an award for the industry.”30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMaking the show tick over - 57 years behind the scenes honouredA star of theatre is acknowledged in the New Year 2025 Honours.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandĀtiamuri dairy farmers start from scratchThe Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours 2025: The full listThe 2025 New Year Honours are out today.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDame Lydia Ko and honours for former All Blacks coaches and My Food Bag foundersChampion golfer among six new dames and knights. 30 Dec 04:00 PM
