Sunny HB Christmas Day, but keep an eye on the fire
Outdoors Christmas Day cooking is allowed, but the warning is: Be careful.
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All the road closures that could impact your summer road trip
With lots going on around New Zealand, it's important to plan your travel route carefully.
Christmas dinner for all at St Peters in the City
A set menu of cold meats, roasted veges and desserts will be served by volunteers.
Rotorua’s Tamaora Walker only pounamu carver finalist in sculpture awards
Walker mentors six jade carvers in Rotorua.
Public warned not to approach prisoner who escaped from hospital
He is not an immediate risk to public safety but still should not be approached.
Fourth and final arrest made following violent death of Boy Taylor in Napier CBD
'Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to Mr Taylor’s death.'
Missing teen suffered fall at waterfall, faces weeks in hospital
The 19-year-old was in the first of many surgeries, her mum said.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in May 2024?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.
Gisborne Council eyes medium-density housing to address crisis
Gisborne councillors urge caution on zoning to ensure fair treatment across areas.
Northland weather: What to expect this Christmas
What does the weather have in store for Northlanders this festive season?
Northland oyster farm's $200k loss leads to tech innovation
Northland oyster farm adopts new tech post-Cyclone Gabrielle for storm resilience.
Opinion: Christmas, Jesus and his cousin John - why it still matters
OPINION: The Xmas story also recalls another birth, John. This is why it matters to me.
Galapagos Postman surprises family with hand-delivered postcard from 200-year-old postbox
Jonny Beardmore's global mission highlights MND challenges, connects people.
What to do if you encounter a 'zombie' snapper this summer
The sick snapper with cloudy eyes and missing flesh should not be eaten, authorities warn.
'We are trying to farm worms': Farmer fighting his way out of drench resistance 'disaster'
Farmer says he’s not just farming sheep any more, he’s “trying to farm worms”.
'Every day is a beautiful day': Mum on journey with miracle babies
Northland mum celebrates her 'miracle babies' after overcoming premature birth challenges.
Getting musical in the library
'It’s a huge hit and consistently pulls in big numbers. It’s a joyous thing.'
‘Shock diagnosis’: She had no symptoms. Then she was given one year to live
She has outlived her one-year life expectancy and focuses on the positive: 'I am living'
Vege tips: It's going to be a hot one – lettuce not fry
OPINION: Kem's mulching and watering to keep her vegetable garden cool.
'Truly humbled' - When Jamie Mackay received a King's Birthday Honour
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
'Good for business': Cafe owner hails street's return to two-way traffic
Businesses say sales have dropped since the road was made one-way.
History: Pat Parsons dies aged 82
Pat Parsons was made an honorary member of the multiple Napier hapu.
Kevin Page: Christmas stress the hit even the best
Some folk are getting a little bit tetchy, writes Kevin Page
Rowena Duncum’s ‘last day’ on The Country
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
'Proud to make a difference': Local firm gifts bikes to whānau in need
Rotorua initiative gifts 10 whānau new bikes for Christmas, fostering community joy.
'She is alive and that's all that matters': 19yo plucked from bush with broken bones after huge search
The 19-year-old was found in a remote area in the hills of Upper Hutt.
Police arrest third man after violent death of Boy Taylor in Napier CBD
'Police cannot rule out further arrests and charges.'
'I wasn't involved': Black Power president acquitted of manslaughter by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court found a detective's evidence on gang heirarchies was inadmissable.
Prisoner who escaped from custody at Waikato Hospital wearing handcuffs and GPS monitor
The prisoner was there for 'medical oversight'.
‘That’s not normal’: Rescued penguin unable to move on Napier beach
Experts: Climate change pushing penguin food deeper, causing starvation.
Man in custody after person shot in popular Waikato town
Police have recovered a firearm believed to be used in the incident.
Police restrain over $2.5m in assets after illicit tobacco operation busted
Investigations found a Gisborne restaurant illegally selling tobacco to the public.
Road tragedy at Horeke
One person died at the scene of a vehicle crash at Horeke, on Saturday morning.
Police investigate van robbery on SH10 near Kerikeri
A man was left at the roadside after robbers took his van near Kerikeri overnight