New ZealandSix clubs to hit water for Hawke’s Bay Cup rowing regattaUp to 180 rowers are set to compete in the annual event on Friday and Saturday.01 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandPrisoner who made dramatic escape from hospital recaptured – policeVideo footage showed shirtless man sliding several storeys down pipe before running away.01 Jan 01:21 AM
New ZealandRain disappears as fireworks light up NapierThe fireworks were explosive but it was otherwise a quiet New Year's Eve.01 Jan 01:05 AM
New ZealandMan dies in Bay of Plenty after being seen struggling in the waterThe man was pulled from the water but could not be revived, police say.01 Jan 12:47 AM
New ZealandHomicide investigation: Child killed, mother injured in Hamilton tragedyEmergency services are at the scene of a serious incident in Fairfield, Hamilton. 01 Jan 12:13 AM
New Zealand‘Everyone is in the muck together’: Rhythm and Vines ends with traffic queuesThe crowds are leaving the venue a little bit muddier, but happy for the experience.31 Dec 11:40 PM
New ZealandFights, fireworks, family fun and almost 4500 breath tests: Tauranga rings in 2025Police were 'pleased' overall but not everyone in the city was on their best behaviour.31 Dec 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'm destroying the icon of the motorcar': Napier man's two decade quest to invent a better form of transportA Napier man invents a 'Hydrocarbonanza', a bike-like vehicle aimed at replacing cars.31 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandChopper rescue after crash in Waioeka GorgeCar goes down bank on New Year's Eve; one person seriously injured31 Dec 10:59 PM
New ZealandThe remarkable story of the U-boat that slipped into NZ unnoticedU-boat book update marks 80 years since U-862's stealthy Gisborne harbour entry.31 Dec 10:08 PM
New ZealandSH25 reopens after six injured in Whangamatā house fireBrigades from Whangamatā, Ōnemana-Ōpoutere, Waihi, Paunanui, Tairua and Paeroa attended. 31 Dec 09:14 PM
New Zealand'I cannot accept': Faith-based abuse survivor rejects New Year HonourMike Ledingham says his decision came after a lot of soul-searching.31 Dec 06:43 PM
PropertyNZ’s top 60 real estate agents revealed - return of the super-listersAgents keep setting records despite the downturn.31 Dec 05:30 PM
New ZealandTrains, people and Hundertwasser: Kawakawa residents say why they love their townReporter Jenny Ling visits Kawakawa for her series on why residents love their small town.31 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCell towers in Hawke’s Bay need $20m upgrades to protect against natural disastersA new cyclone study calls for an upgrade to cell towers. The industry isn't convinced.31 Dec 05:00 PM
OpinionAleyna Martinez'Grab your rolling pin': What Tauranga leaders want to see in 2025A regional deal, a bigger pie, roads, health funding solutions and unity on the wishlists.31 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionAleyna Martinez'It is time to stand tall': What Rotorua leaders want in 2025Thriving tourism, a focus on youth — and the end of homeless motels are on the wishlists.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Experience the freedom’: Deputy mayor on leaving council in 2025Josh Wharehinga plans to revive Tairāwhiti boxing scene after stepping down from council.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It made me cry’: Former drug-dealing gang member on the words that changed his lifeKamonn Flavell-Downey helps 170 youth, proves change is possible.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'No one deserves that': Family, friends pay tribute to Ngāruawāhia homicide victimPolice have named the woman who died as 42-year-old Turipapa Tukere.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand10-year tractor restoration involves three generationsThe Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.31 Dec 04:00 PM
Crime'It just kept dragging on': Frustrations with growing backlog of judge-alone trialsLawyers fear some people are pleading guilty because their cases keep being adjourned.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan fights cancellation of 24-hour gym membership after staying the night'I was trying to maximise my short one-month period to beef up and get fit.'31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe New Year's races in the 1800s"A day of real pleasure, the races being held on New Year’s Day each year."31 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Biggest day ever’ for drug testing at NZ music festivalThe NZ Drug Foundation reports on "successful" stint at Rhythm and Vines in Gisborne.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘A safe, carbon-neutral platform’: Air ambulances go electricNZAAS integrates eVTOLs for cost-effective, quiet and reliable patient transport.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOpinion: If farmers can’t cover costs, what then for the economy?The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.31 Dec 03:59 PM
New Zealand2024's high-profile court stories: Gangs, illegal prostitution and an infamous murderWe look back on serious court cases and a parole hearing with a twist.31 Dec 03:58 PM
New ZealandFifty years of service to conservation: 'The environment does have some value'Julian Fitter has been contributing to conservation for half a century.31 Dec 03:45 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after being found unresponsive in water at popular Northland bayA rāhui has been placed on Bland Bay and will be lifted at 12pm on Thursday. 31 Dec 04:02 AM
New ZealandPolice given special powers amid gang retaliation fears after woman’s death in WaikatoHomicide investigation continues into Turipapa Tukere's death in Ngāruawāhia.31 Dec 03:45 AM
New ZealandMan who died after jumping into harbour during Christmas police callout namedPolice have said he was evading arrest, but a family member disputed that.31 Dec 03:19 AM
New ZealandUmbrellas and tartan out in force at 152nd Waipu Highland GamesThe event went ahead despite bouts of heavy rain — and crowds were pumping.31 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandPaws and order: New police dog teams unleashedDogs and handlers graduate to boost force's frontline capacity nationwide.31 Dec 03:02 AM
