New ZealandHonours for people making Northland a better placeA martial artist, firefighter, dementia researcher, conservationists and more. 30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThis plant looks like a huhu bug but don't let that put you offThe Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.30 Dec 03:59 PM
New ZealandA day or two late for a white Christmas in Hawke’s BayHail has been reported following MetService forecast.30 Dec 03:39 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay set for New Year's EvePublic New Year's Eve celebrations in Napier were canned for years.30 Dec 03:08 AM
New ZealandPolice name woman who died after Ngāruawāhia brawl, urge witnesses to speak upPolice are 'committed to identifying who is responsible'.30 Dec 03:06 AM
New ZealandITM ram-raid: Thieves steal $30k worth of tools from family who cooked free meals at ChristmasAfter feeding the community, their other business was ram-raided.30 Dec 02:24 AM
New ZealandThousands enjoying relatively smooth start to R&VOrganisers confirmed at least 17,000 people attended the festival on Saturday.30 Dec 02:15 AM
New ZealandNo serious injuries in multiple-car crashTairāwhiti's news in a brief format.29 Dec 11:49 PM
New ZealandBottles, bongs and condoms: R&V organisers pledge to keep a lid on litter this yearA local figure was concerned about litter in Gray's Bush as the festival approached.29 Dec 11:21 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm warning for Hawke’s BayHail warnings could be issued at any time and at short notice.29 Dec 11:07 PM
New ZealandRāhui updated after body found in ŌhopeLocal iwi offered condolences to the grieving whānau of the man who died.29 Dec 11:05 PM
New ZealandWatch: The shark that cleared Ōhope BeachChris Service was fortunate enough to have his drone up at the right time when he saw it.29 Dec 10:49 PM
New Zealand'Humble, loving, patient': Father who died after car-surfing in NapierGivealittle page supports Reif Cotter's family after his fatal Napier accident.29 Dec 10:20 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in November 2024?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.29 Dec 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCalls grow for popular bridge between Napier and Hastings to be rebuiltLocals want more certainty about the swept-away bridge's future.29 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeet Kaipara's fishing-mad mayor - the “Trump of the North”'I’m not scared to confront issues we need to discuss.'29 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Rush hour' driver caught on phone three days in a row on same road - policeHe's among more than 2000 people snapped for the same offence this year in the region.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom fear to fascination: How to watch out for sharks this summer"It's like feeding a dog under the table; one day a hand goes down, someone gets bitten."29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRecession nothing to fear, according to new Northland business ownersYou have to be crazy to start a business in a recession, right?29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhen rugby legend George Nēpia put farming before the gameThe Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand$165k in seatbelt fines: 'Too many' kids not properly buckled inPolice target factors that decide whether people walk or are carried away from crashes.29 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonMarcus Musson: Goodbye 2024 - what’s in store for forestry in 2025?Sponsored content: Billy Joel could rewrite 'We Didn’t Start the Fire' based on 2024.29 Dec 03:59 PM
New ZealandThe Country Fast Five - meet Manoj Kumar and Sumit KamojThe Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.29 Dec 03:59 PM
New ZealandMissing man in Ōhope was allegedly retrieving fishing net after arrest, family saysThe family disputes the claim he 'jumped in the water' in order to evade being arrested.29 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandTwo dead, multiple injuries in serious crash on SH1 at MangawekaMotorists are advised to avoid the area or delay travel.29 Dec 04:47 AM
New ZealandYoung Kiwi music artist's career turning point: 'I just feel like I’m in a dream'Frankie Venter's first headline show in Tauranga was the turning point of her career.29 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandMan spends almost 36 hours separated from bush tramping party before rescueWarning issued to hikers following man's lucky escape after becoming lost in the bush.29 Dec 01:04 AM
New Zealand'Volunteering certainly helps': How widower copes after losing wife of 44 years'There’s a whole lot of people out there who you can help and talk to.'28 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandCar-surfing death: Man dies after falling off vehicleThe man was riding on a mattress on top of the vehicle when he fell off. 28 Dec 11:26 PM
New ZealandMcDonald’s worker injured after arm gets stuck in rubbish compactorEmergency services were called to the scene about 1.30am.28 Dec 09:43 PM
New Zealand'Happy to be alive': Mum's 'tough year' after freak accident in restaurantSian Habgood was hit by a car while sitting inside a restaurant.28 Dec 08:23 PM
New ZealandBody found overnight at Ōhope beachThe man fled from police on Christmas Day.28 Dec 07:36 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in October 2024?As the year draws to a close, the Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.28 Dec 06:30 PM
LifestyleWhat’s the scoop this summer: Ice creams to enjoyFrom nostalgic notes to new flavours, here's what's cool these holidays.28 Dec 06:00 PM
