Tradie's remarkable revival of long-lost NZ clothing brand from his backyard shed

Nikolai Solakof had never sewn before reviving Oscar Eide from his shed.

'You’re helping people': Young Whanganui plumber wins title

'The world is a big place, and with a trade background, you can go anywhere.'

Whanganui 20-year-old wins young driver of the year

Transporting runs in Taylah Penn's blood.

Residents band together to save Argyle Hotel

'It needed to be tidied up and we wanted to make Hunterville better.'

Chateau Tongariro future brightens as Crown risk downgraded amid investor interest

Officials will brief Tama Potaka on a new request for proposals early next year.

Forestry shake-up: PF Olsen and Forest360 join forces in major merger

The merged company will manage about 480,000ha of forest for 1000-plus clients.

KiwiRail fined more than $200,000 after worker injured in preventable fall

Myles Dyeming spent days in a coma and his recovery from the fall took 10 months.

Power struggle: Global energy firm fights plan to mine off Taranaki coast

Ruling on the mining proposal is due from a Government-appointed panel in March.

New Year Honours: Tech titan, red-hot racer, DIY philanthropist and 97yo organist among 177 recognised

There are four new knights and three new dames in the New Year 2026 Honours out today.

New Year Honours 2026: The full list

The 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.

Gareth Carter: Hanging baskets transform small spaces

COMMENT: Almost any plant that will grow in a container can be grown in a hanging basket.

Gareth Carter: The best plants and garden kits to give for Christmas

OPINION: Indoor plants like orchids and peace lilies can flower for up to six months.

How you can help kids in need this Christmas

Federated farmers: The 12 pests of Christmas

The year in Business – NZ gets up off the couch

GDP tide rises for most, can we trust the drop in US inflation, and don‘t forget the gas-tastrophe

TV star agent Jayne Kiely selling her bach - 'there will be tears'

"You come down here, you don't put your makeup on, and you get sand between your toes."

'Absolutely waterfront': Rare Great Barrier glamping retreat up for grabs for less than $1m

Safari-style tent is an alternative to the traditional Kiwi bach.

House prices up by 6%, watch out for the election: What to expect in 2026 after a shocker year

Economists tip market growth but warn cheap mortgage rates are coming to an end.

Revealed: The Auckland streets attracting rich-lister money and the ones that have fallen out of favour

Waiheke Island luxury strips overtake Remuera in Auckland rich list.

BYD Sealion 7 Premium extended review: going the distance

We head off to Wellington in our Sealion 7 to see if its got what it takes on a road trip.

Ford’s ‘lost’ Probe IV resurfaces where you least expect it

Ford Probe IV Concept chassis 001 has resurfaced in Texas, listed on Facebook Marketplace.

Subaru WRX GT tS Wagon full review: fun for the whole family

This car used to be called the Levorg. Now it is a WRX, but is it worthy of that badge?

Renault’s Filante Record EV smashes 1000km barrier

Renault’s Filante Record 2025 EV covered 1008km in under 10 hours, averaging 102km/h.

The Country: What was the most popular story of 2025?

With over 100,000 views, this story was the most read on The Country's website in 2025.

Northern Ireland to the North Island: A well-travelled tractor

This yarn about Stanley Wilson's trusty tractor was a hit on The Country in March 2025.

How Sally plans to transform farm education for kids

Story on 'vet, mother, farmer, writer, lover of animals and homesteader' popular in 2025.

'Superfood powerhouse': Kiwi's innovative take on beef offal

A story on Emile Siers-Jamieson's entrepreneurial idea was popular on The Country in 2025.

Cemetery Circuit: Crowds spared scorcher as racing roars into action

'There’s a great variety here, from your average track bike right through to Supermoto.'

Man in court on charges after handing himself in for questioning over suspected double homicide

The man handed himself in to the Whanganui Police Station on Christmas Day.

I'm n-ewe to this: Dagging and mustering sheep on the Ruapehu baa'ck roads

A city-raised reporter tackles his first day working on a farm.

Whanganui's most popular pet names of 2025

Coco is in the mix. So, too, is Max. But can you guess the top spot?