New ZealandMajority of watercraft fatalities not wearing lifejackets“That could have been 16 lives potentially saved had they been wearing one.”08 Jan 11:10 PM
New ZealandWhat’s on in Tairāwhiti Gisborne this weekend: Full moon party, arts and craft fair and Motu trampWhat's on in Gisborne this weekend: Full moon party, arts & craft fair and Motu tramp.08 Jan 10:29 PM
New ZealandAnticipation builds: Katchafire set to light up Gisborne festivalGisborne festival features Katchafire, Sons of Zion, and more08 Jan 10:16 PM
New ZealandYoung boy named as fatal motorbike crash victimA second person on the bike remains in Rotorua Hospital in a stable condition.08 Jan 09:40 PM
New ZealandTurning iron to gold: Gisborne clubbies mixing it with the bestCorrin, Taylor in the thick of it at new-look iron series in Aussie.08 Jan 09:38 PM
WarriorsWarriors captain announces shock retirementThe club has been dealt a blow ahead of the 2025 NRL season.08 Jan 09:14 PM
New ZealandFrom the blade to the pen: Gisborne shearer publishes first novelHaka! The Backlash! is an epic tale of fantasy, horror and romance.08 Jan 09:12 PM
New ZealandEarly morning house fire in Napier treated as suspiciousNapier firefighters tackle suspicious fire at empty house in Maraenui.08 Jan 09:04 PM
New ZealandMystery of carving found washed up on Northland beach solvedBut how it ended up in the sea remains a mystery.08 Jan 07:36 PM
New Zealand'I want to know he’s okay': Sister of man missing three weeks speaks outHis sister said the last contact was Jarrad calling their father on December 18.08 Jan 06:00 PM
Property‘Jaws would drop’: Iconic bach sells for secret sumBeach town starting to feel the heat.08 Jan 05:58 PM
PropertyLocals beat Chinese and American buyers with $10m purchase of Rotorua lodgeSale price record for the district is well and truly smashed.08 Jan 05:15 PM
New ZealandPopular Puketi Forest Kauri Challenge back this monthThe annual tramp in the Far North is not for beginners.08 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandPylon collapse shows need for upgrade of Northland's electricity networkPlans to boost Northland's power network after pylon collapse.08 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland on alert after fruit fly found in AucklandThe main horticulture areas are around Kerikeri and Maungatapere.08 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Normally we are assisting people’: Hawke’s Bay Coastguard's helping hand for albatrossThe bird was found weak, underweight with worms, and battered by the weather.08 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier widow finds community support through local initiativeTraffic management business pays staff to help community during downtime.08 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They’re welcomed, gumboots and all': Waihou's rural coffee havenThe Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.08 Jan 04:01 PM
New Zealand'Had a man-look': Dumped remains left rotting for two months despite five reportsCouncil apologises after twice looking and failing to find the dumped remains.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHomecoming for Far North tenor on NZ Youth Choir tourNZ Youth Choir gives Far North tenor chance to perform close to home08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTairāwhiti after-hours care tender delayed, ED faces daytime pressureA process to direct people from ED to primary care during the day will start next month.08 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom police to Fifo: Hāwera family finds financial success in OzThe family of five are in a far better financial position than they were in NZ.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Truck’s 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range prompts investigations'Pretty bloody scary,' said one comment.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Made me cry’: $13k donated to help beloved bulldog recoverGenerous readers donate $13,000 after missing bulldog Baby is found in Northland.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNews briefs from the Far North — kayak safety course and Te Hiku jobs onlineNews snippets from the Far North.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeath of officer Lyn Fleming raises safety concerns for policeThe officer's death has prompted the question, how safe are our cops? 08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: chop and drop - your soil will thank youThe Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘I gave birth to her and I lost her’: Ambulance delays haunt grieving motherCalls for 100% Government funding of ambulance services amid rising complaints and delays.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFruit rescue - kiwifruit picked ahead of land developmentThe Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.08 Jan 03:59 PM
New ZealandThousands of Kiwis without internet after digger pulls up fibre cableThere is currently no estimate for the restoration time.08 Jan 05:16 AM
New ZealandTwenty-two dogs and puppies uplifted from Ōpōtiki propertyIn the latest incident, a woman in her 60s was rushed and surrounded by four dogs.08 Jan 04:44 AM
New ZealandMan who fleeced gardening group's tools before Christmas owns upA Northland thief has owned up to stealing all a visiting gardening group's tools08 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand’s only convicted saboteur released from prison but will still be monitoredTaupō man served full prison sentence of three years and one month.08 Jan 02:25 AM
KahuCentral North Island iwi elect first post-settlement boardTe Korowai o Wainuiārua trustees will manage $28.5m in Treaty settlement assets.08 Jan 02:06 AM
