New ZealandGisborne city river and ocean waters clean againOcean, river activities back on after council lifts health warnings02 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandRiver Sounds music festival in February to be the last - organisersThe last River Sounds festival will raise funds for a Tauranga mental health service.02 Jan 10:05 PM
New ZealandRoad rebuild to begin on SH2 near Te PunaOvernight SH2 rebuild aims to improve safety and reduce delays from roadworks.02 Jan 09:18 PM
New ZealandRNZAF pilot tops class, wins prestigious Wigram TrophyHawke's Bay pilot Khan Coleman has earned top marks in RNZAF training.02 Jan 09:00 PM
PoliticsTangi begins and tributes flow after death of Dame Tariana TuriaTuria served as a minister under both Labour and National governments.02 Jan 08:46 PM
New ZealandThe crucial role of goat culling in saving Northland’s kauri forestsContract hunters remove 3000-4000 goats to protect Northland's kauri forests.02 Jan 08:02 PM
EnvironmentDeadly disease kills 100-year-old tree despite vaccinationThe fatal and fast-spreading disease was found to be present in the Waikato in February.02 Jan 08:00 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori co-founder Dame Tariana Turia dies after suffering strokeTuria first entered Parliament in 1996 and left politics in 2014.02 Jan 07:26 PM
New ZealandCall for support for crash first respondersIt comes as a crash in Havelock North brings the holiday road toll to 13.02 Jan 06:53 PM
New ZealandNoisiest city streets: Music in the air is not always music to the earsFor one Hastings resident, cicadas were enough to prompt a call to noise control.02 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn a knife-edge: A young boy's fight to stay alive'He fades pretty quickly but he does his best.'02 Jan 04:01 PM
New ZealandSoldier, farrier, bullock-wrangler: The untold story of Cecil Gordon LeeThe Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.02 Jan 04:01 PM
New ZealandRural primary school principal 'gutted' after thieves steal 'essential' tools'They are just stealing from the students.'02 Jan 04:01 PM
New ZealandWhite-tailed spider bite leaves man in hospital for a month with deadly infectionAndy Stewart pushed on with his motorbike trek despite his growing pain.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Country Fast Five: 'AI will empower the average farmer'The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHikurangi’s revival: From ghost town to community hubHikurangi residents reveal why theirs is 'the coolest little town'.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'One thing led to another': Love blooms at flower farmThe Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.02 Jan 03:59 PM
New ZealandOne critical after car and motorcycle crash near MorrinsvilleSt John said one person was taken to Waikato Hospital.02 Jan 08:20 AM
New ZealandPopular Mount Maunganui beach closes after 2m shark swims through flagsThe shark was first sighted by patrol crews 100m to the right of the flags.02 Jan 05:08 AM
New Zealand'Silliness': Incidents prompt warning for beachgoers in 'most dangerous month'Holidaymakers urged to stay cautious; lifeguards report manageable issues.02 Jan 04:03 AM
New ZealandCyclist dies in SH29 crash with vehicle near MatamataEmergency services weren't able to resuscitate the person.02 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘All kinds of messed up’: Locals distraught at Hamilton baby’s death as man faces murder chargeA man aged 34 has been charged with murder and attempted murder.02 Jan 03:54 AM
KahuFrom struggle to strength: Ka Timata transforms rangatahi livesKa Timata empowers rangatahi, boosting confidence and providing alternative education.02 Jan 02:46 AM
New ZealandOlympian Mahé Drysdale reflects on first months as Tauranga mayor'We haven’t found a house yet - the housing crisis is real.'02 Jan 01:53 AM
New ZealandPike River, earthquakes and cats up trees: Former firefighter honouredIan Pickard has been honoured for 50 years of life-saving service.02 Jan 01:03 AM
New ZealandApril date and change of venue for Hawke's Bay Sports AwardsMore than 20 sports have produced winners of the Hawke's Bay Supreme sports award.02 Jan 12:51 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after baby’s death in Hamilton34-year-old allegedly killed baby and attacked its mother and a second child in Hamilton. 02 Jan 12:26 AM
New ZealandMakaraka tavern owner grateful no one hurt after car crashes into buildingThe driver hit the side of the Roseland Tavern in Makaraka on December 29.01 Jan 11:40 PM
New ZealandNapier offshore race gets prime January dateAuckland Anniversary weekend is a popular time for the city's boat race fans to visit HB.01 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne’s significant improvement in New Year driver behaviourTairāwhiti police were pleased with the behaviour of visitors and locals over New Year.01 Jan 10:40 PM
New ZealandWhy Northland's luxury stays are world-class escapesA glimpse into some of Northland's most luxurious stays01 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandA fatal tumble, a heroic act, snorkelling in paradise: Three deaths on Northland’s coastline sparks warningThe deaths on unmanned beaches begs the question, do we need more patrols?01 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Nobody knows who we are': The dying profession that can earn roughly $45 an hour'You get to be an extraordinary part of someone’s life, even though you never meet them.'01 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandHoly Cow: Hall of Fame for bull that fathered 17,000 daughtersThe Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.01 Jan 04:01 PM
