Residents say solar farm changes a 'threat' to rural lifestyle
Putiki Rd residents who agreed to a solar farm in 2021 are having second thoughts.
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Early childhood crisis: Kaitāia families wait up to two years for childcare
Parents stay home to care for kids: 'We are trying to juggle the bills on one income.'
The Country Fast Five: 'AI will empower the average farmer'
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
Watch: 'Pawns in his game': Mum of missing Marokopa kids speaks of 'loss of my babies'
“There’s three children still missing with a criminal at large,” Cat said.
Stan Walker’s ‘priceless’ taonga missing after festival - have you seen it?
Rings, necklaces, whale bones, and greenstones were among the missing taonga.
Girl, 14 missing since Sunday, family seeking information
Alizayh 14, has been missing from her Huntly home since October 6.
'I got out, and I ran': Woman allegedly raped by RSE workers escapes out window
She claims they raped her in separate rooms of a property housing seasonal workers.
Cops assaulted during arrest of fleeing driver
The man was arrested after deliberately driving his vehicle into two police cars.
Cathedral to commercial space: Public invited to share thoughts on quake-prone Napier building
'We want to welcome local people into our space to find out about the options.'
'Getting her home asap': Family update after NZ woman reported missing in Bali
The woman's family said they became worried after she failed to meet up with her partner.
Tourism spots out in the cold after two councils split with regional tourism organisation
'Waitomo and Ōtorohanga won’t be recommended anymore,' says RTO chief.
Kiri Allan reveals new pūhoro ta moko
The ta moko is the work of Northland artist Anikaaro Harawira.
Seven arrested after Greenpeace activists scale dairy factory
The protesters unfurled a 160sq m banner and abseiled down the building.
Defence probes heart disease's role in death of alleged murder victim
A pathologist confirmed Jason McNae's heart disease sped up his death.
Hawke's Bay highway closed after fleeing driver smashes into vehicle and barrier
Police are at the scene and traffic diversions are in place.
Quality over quantity as Wainui top junior standings at SLSNZ pool rescue champs
Records broken by rising Gisborne clubbies and an old hand at nationals.
Olive oil costs heaps - can local producers come to the rescue?
It’s hard for local producers to compete with European and Aussie oil.
Sculptures to tell iwi history on Forgotten World Highway
Five works will bring focus to the cultural significance and tūpuna history of the area.
Ex-Block star: ‘We lived on a building site. My kids used the frames as jungle gyms’
He is selling his dream home after the renovation itch strikes again.
Boaties pledge to stop seabed miners
There's a call for direct action against would-be miners off the South Taranaki coast.
New Pukenui solar farm takes shape as Government boosts climate change efforts
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts visits Pukenui solar farm
Transpower being investigated as Northland gets power plan and $1m fund
After a downed pylon cut power to Northland, a plan to keep the lights on is launched.
Freedom campers: 'Don't palm them off' on us, say locals
Several councillors indicated their wish to remove the dump site from Edgecumbe Domain.
The Country: Infrastructure with Christopher Luxon
Christopher Luxon, Nancy Crawshaw, Tessa Chartres, Tom Young, Bryce McKenzie.
Three-hour wait on vehicle roof in river after mishap
One occupant escaped onto the roof of the vehicle after it drove into the river.
Jason Momoa's band to play 3 more New Zealand shows
Öof Tatatá first performed at the Tuning Fork in August this year.
Discover the joy of singing with Levin choir
Sing Out Levin Choir welcomes all; no experience needed, just a love for singing.
Promise of more police for Dargaville after Police Minister meets residents
Mark Mitchell and Kaipara mayor Craig Jepson attended a meeting on Friday.
Kāpiti breast cancer survivors win gold at world dragon boat championships
Women stoked at wins: 'We ran like a well-oiled machine'.
$6m boost for Palmerston North Hospital's ED to cut wait times
New staff funded for children's ED; $6m upgrade aims to ease pressure at Palmerston North.
Former NZ winegrower of the year selling vineyard, cellar door and restaurant to focus on US wine exports
'We just couldn’t justify continuing to have a lot of capital tied up in the vineyard.'
'Come home': Grandma's plea to fugitive son Tom Phillips to bring back kids
And the grandma squashes rumours she's been helping the elusive family.
Man with garden hose stops arson flames consuming home
'His quick thinking with the hose probably saved that house.'