New ZealandInformation sought after pedestrian hit on Tauranga roadPolice say the incident happened about 10.30am on Cheyne Rd in Pyes Pā.22 Dec 12:47 AM
New Zealand'Be on the lookout': Police warn Ruatiti bush visitors in hunt for ColeMitchell Cole, 29, is a person of interest and is believed to be armed.21 Dec 11:44 PM
New ZealandDesperate search as person missing in water off the CoromandelA search operation is underway after two people got into difficulty this morning.21 Dec 11:32 PM
New ZealandUte driver fleeing police on beach arrested after getting stuck in sandThe 37-year-old is due in the Napier District Court tomorrow on driving charges.21 Dec 11:12 PM
New ZealandBystanders praised after alleged rock-throwing incidentPolice said several large rocks were used to smash a family’s car windows.21 Dec 08:31 PM
New ZealandBoatie rescued after fire on Lake Taupo, investigation underwayEmergency crews began searching after the boat was reported overdue.21 Dec 06:32 PM
New Zealand'If it wasn’t for you ...': Council workers save great-grandmotherRotorua council workers save 78-year-old woman in miraculous garden rescue.21 Dec 05:01 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay disability advocate Jim Edwards retires, dreams of final waka tripJim Edwards has supported disabled Hawke's Bay locals into work since 1989.21 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Very active’: Optimistic Bay retailers brace for a bustling summer seasonRetail NZ says 66% of retailers feel confident heading into summer. 21 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Eighteen weeks clean': Napier man plans reunion with daughter after getting off streetsCarl Turner woke up one day and realised a lot of people were trying to help him.21 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Rusty but running': 1940s bulldozer still going strongTractor tales are a hit on The Country, but this Fowler bulldozed the competition in 2025.21 Dec 04:01 PM
New Zealand'Chance to share our space': Farm lake brings community togetherAn uplifting yarn about Rochelle and Geoff Spark was widely read on The Country in 2025.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandIRD failed to report alleged kidnapping of $3m 'money mule' victim to police Police only found out about the alleged victim when the Herald started asking questions. 21 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessShelling out: $52m Govt-backed mussel venture posts deeper losses and faces going concern flagTroubled Opotiki mussel farm which received $52m in public funding sees losses grow.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWomen's Refuge braces for summer surge in family violence casesStaff in Kaitāia will work rotating rosters so no one is turned away.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Everything has a story': Birdwoods marks two decades of successKem Ormond's story on Birdwoods, near Havelock North Village, was well-read in 2025.21 Dec 03:59 PM
AucklandMotorway pursuit: Fleeing car hits bus and another vehicle before arrestsThe car was allegedly driven at over 1.5 times the speed limit on SH1.21 Dec 06:53 AM
New Zealand'Drugs are a pathway to hell': Judge lambasts woman over tiny home scamThe victim responded to an ad on Facebook for a tiny home that never existed.21 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Callous and cruel': Daughter attacked as she tried to protect mum from violent dadHawaiki Dean Little had earlier repeatedly hit his dog with a large shovel.21 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandNapier coffee entrepreneur leads tree project to cut poverty in Timor-LesteDoubling yields could cut poverty for coffee-growing households from 50% to 28%.21 Dec 02:37 AM
New ZealandMotorists urged to avoid Waikato Expressway after car fire blocks lanesThe single vehicle crash has closed northbound lanes.20 Dec 11:52 PM
TravelWhere locals really eat, drink and shop in RotoruaSkip the usual online recommendations and tap into Rotorua's local side.20 Dec 11:04 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after being pulled from water near famed Waiotapu geothermal areaOne person is assisting police as they piece together what happened.20 Dec 09:29 PM
New ZealandThey want 13 people at their bach for Christmas, but toilet flushing's restrictedRegular showers, laundry, dishwashers, and constant toilet flushing are off the table.20 Dec 08:27 PM
New ZealandHomeowner says $91k council prosecution for illegal cabana felt 'targeted'Michael Bryant was initially fined $19.5k for unconsented building work.20 Dec 07:00 PM
Travel newsWhere to eat, hike and play this summer if you are staying closer to homeBig flavours, outdoor adventures and unforgettable ways to ring in 2026.20 Dec 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSix years of change and moving on: The winding road that led to Rotorua principal roleJon Ward leaves Rotorua Lakes High School after leading since July 2019.20 Dec 05:03 PM
New ZealandHow a Waikato orchard is testing a new way to keep prime farmland in fruitAnnie Perkins has bought into the business, learning alongside John Woolford.20 Dec 04:02 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Bacon bliss to tent sweats – a love letter to campingOPINION: Relaxing or character building? Highs and lows of the great Kiwi camping trip.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRationed butter, pricey lamb: How Kiwis made do at Christmas pastIn 1947, "This extra allowance of butter is to assist with her Christmas baking".20 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: How to have a garden-to-table ChristmasOPINION: Use the produce in your vegetable garden to reduce your Christmas food bill.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy police say they could not safely move sooner on Tom PhillipsRegular assessments weighed if armed squads should lead attempts to find him.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPedestrian seriously injured as crash closes busy Hamilton roadOhaupo Road is closed between Normandy Ave and Urlich Ave this evening.20 Dec 08:10 AM
PropertyUntouched 90 Mile Beach estate for sale after 20 yearsPlans for family compound on site with wild horses shelved.20 Dec 05:10 AM
