Popular Waikato walk to reopen in time for summer
The walkway in the South Waikato District has been closed for over a year.
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Westpac appeal raised $15k-plus for Eastland Rescue Helicopter
Amount shows 'generosity of New Zealanders and how much we all value our chopper crews'
Covid conviction: Court throws out mask-refuser's appeal
Rotorua man convicted and discharged in 2021 still wants the conviction overturned.
The Country Fast Five: What makes Ian Evans proud to be a farmer
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
Teen Tall Fern Pahlyss becomes an All Star
Pahlyss Hokianga, aged just 16, is the youngest to have played for the Tall Ferns.
Tairāwhiti No 2 region on ShakeOut 2024 regional scoreboard
'We’ll be hunting down that top spot again.'
City could face 'extreme' penalties after fluoride extension denied
Tauranga’s mayor is disappointed the council has been denied an extension to fluoridate.
Downed pylon 'an act of incompetence and negligence' – Northland leader
Northland leaders have responded to the energy authority's findings about a downed pylon.
Good thrill hunting: Gisborne course hits the mark
NZ Deerstalkers keen to make training course annual offering
Far North pensioner delighted after 32 feral cats removed from around her flat
32 feral cats removed from Far North pensioner flats
'Urgent' review after hospital security cameras not working for three months
All CCTV cameras were not operating since June this year after months of technical issues.
Courses and talk encourage women to improve water confidence and safety
Women are being empowered to do more than just tag along in powerboating and sailing.
Funky Monkey and orca friends hanging out in Whangārei Harbour
Seeing the orca back in Whangārei is a good sign, according to expert Ingrid Visser.
Cream of the crop: NZ's 10 largest dairy farmers revealed
After a tumultuous decade, some new names have emerged as NZ's biggest dairy farmers.
How cops seized $2m of assets from Mongrel Mob boss before his death
Gangster had properties, classic cars, expensive Harley Davidsons and a $32,000 holiday.
Lights, camera, action! Far North's next generation of film-makers show their work
Te Hiku School Film Festival showcases Far North student movies.
'A cesspit': Country estate residents fed up over incomplete sewage plant
Residents of Whitford Manor Estate told the Herald the sewage smell is revolting.
Rising tide of interest in Gisborne Tairāwhiti chart
1000 copies available, thanks to efforts of Wainui man.
B+LNZ reminds farmers to ensure right tail length on lambs, or risk $500 fine
Beef + Lamb NZ reminds farmers to watch the lambs tail length as they do their docking.
McMillionaires: The McDonald's franchisee power list
Seven entities own more than 20 of the 180 outlets. We name them.
Find out what's on in the Bay of Plenty
From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.
Child homicide, hit and run deaths referred back to police after IPCA complaints
The separate cases relate to the deaths of Zahquiel Taipeti and Steven Cranston.
One dead after crash in Hamilton East
The crash was reported to emergency services at 12.09pm.
Gregor Paul: How Robertson lost control of the Damian McKenzie narrative
OPINION: The All Blacks coach has done his first-choice No 10 no favours.
The remote Southland village that will eventually disappear
Those who call the place home do so under an annual licence agreement with the council.
Police focus on Thames as fake bank notes pop up at retail outlets
Numerous fakes notes presented in Thames and wider Waikato area.
Neil Paton and Brad Edwards prepare for firefighting challenge
Neil Paton and Brad Edwards prepare for firefighting challenge Championship in Nashville. Video / Michaela Gower
Critically endangered kākāpō population hit by three deaths this month
One of the birds that died was the 'treasured' poster boy for his former sanctuary.
From city life to microgreens: How Mama Kali's Farm sprouted
Mama Kali’s microgreens farm now sends 2000 packs weekly to 30 supermarkets nationwide.
Meridian gets go-ahead for Northland solar farm
Meridian has been granted resource consent for 120-megawatt solar farm.
'Major milestone': Piarere roundabout opens to traffic
Construction of the roundabout got under way in January.
'Outstanding accomplishment': Aquinas students exhibited in Te Papa
Aquinas students' pieces showcasing toi Māori and Pasifika art hit national stage.
Man charged with Rotorua murder faces further charges
A neighbour says police told her the victim suffered a 'terrible violent death'.