Early morning house fire in Napier treated as suspicious
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Mystery of carving found washed up on Northland beach solved
But how it ended up in the sea remains a mystery.
'I want to know he’s okay': Sister of man missing three weeks speaks out
His sister said the last contact was Jarrad calling their father on December 18.
Locals beat Chinese and American buyers with $10m purchase of Rotorua lodge
Sale price record for the district is well and truly smashed.
Popular Puketi Forest Kauri Challenge back this month
The annual tramp in the Far North is not for beginners.
Pylon collapse shows need for upgrade of Northland's electricity network
Plans to boost Northland's power network after pylon collapse.
Northland on alert after fruit fly found in Auckland
The main horticulture areas are around Kerikeri and Maungatapere.
Napier widow finds community support through local initiative
Traffic management business pays staff to help community during downtime.
‘Normally we are assisting people’: Hawke’s Bay Coastguard's helping hand for albatross
The bird was found weak, underweight with worms, and battered by the weather.
'They’re welcomed, gumboots and all': Waihou's rural coffee haven
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
'Had a man-look': Dumped remains left rotting for two months despite five reports
Council apologises after twice looking and failing to find the dumped remains.
Homecoming for Far North tenor on NZ Youth Choir tour
NZ Youth Choir gives Far North tenor chance to perform close to home
Tairāwhiti after-hours care tender delayed, ED faces daytime pressure
A process to direct people from ED to primary care during the day will start next month.
From police to Fifo: Hāwera family finds financial success in Oz
The family of five are in a far better financial position than they were in NZ.
Watch: Truck’s 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range prompts investigations
'Pretty bloody scary,' said one comment.
News briefs from the Far North — kayak safety course and Te Hiku jobs online
News snippets from the Far North.
Death of officer Lyn Fleming raises safety concerns for police
The officer's death has prompted the question, how safe are our cops?
Vege tips: chop and drop - your soil will thank you
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
‘I gave birth to her and I lost her’: Ambulance delays haunt grieving mother
Calls for 100% Government funding of ambulance services amid rising complaints and delays.
‘Made me cry’: $13k donated to help beloved bulldog recover
Generous readers donate $13,000 after missing bulldog Baby is found in Northland.
Fruit rescue - kiwifruit picked ahead of land development
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
Thousands of Kiwis without internet after digger pulls up fibre cable
There is currently no estimate for the restoration time.
Twenty-two dogs and puppies uplifted from Ōpōtiki property
In the latest incident, a woman in her 60s was rushed and surrounded by four dogs.
Man who fleeced gardening group's tools before Christmas owns up
A Northland thief has owned up to stealing all a visiting gardening group's tools
New Zealand’s only convicted saboteur released from prison but will still be monitored
Taupō man served full prison sentence of three years and one month.
Central North Island iwi elect first post-settlement board
Te Korowai o Wainuiārua trustees will manage $28.5m in Treaty settlement assets.
Peel St Bridge, a symbol of growth, opened in 1923 and remains a key historic site.
Gisborne's Peel Street Bridge marks 100 years of local history
Red gold: LeaderBrand watermelons hit supermarkets early
'We couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather in the early stages of our summer crops.'
‘Sounded like a tomcat howling’: Man shot overnight in Mangōnui
Police were called to Mary Hassett St at around 3.40am.
'Rollercoaster year': Entrepreneurs share their highs and lows
New products and international expansion are on the cards for the two businesses.
Niwa: Gisborne’s December second wettest since 1905
Niwa confirms December was the second wettest in Gisborne in 120 years.
Police officer nearly hit by truck after driver ignores road closure
One police officer was forced to jump out of the way.
Road closures: Triathlon event to shut eastbound lanes on toll road
Eastbound lanes closed for Tauranga Half Triathlon, best viewing on Marine Parade.