New Zealand‘A month of two halves’: Wettest December in Gisborne after warm startThe first half of December in Gisborne contradicted with the second half weather-wise03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZSA Northland Short Story Competition – high school winnersThe themes of the stories were diverse.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘It’s got mana’: Families share enduring bonds with Northland schoolsSome families have attended the same school for more than five generations.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandScraping by in the 1950s: We had no fridge but we ate like kingsThe Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.03 Jan 03:59 PM
New Zealand'He'll be watching': The legacy of the Rotorua rangatira on the 20 cent coinHis legacy spans 300 years, he's travelled oceans, and he's on our 20 cent coin.03 Jan 03:55 PM
New ZealandBeachgoers watch as fire crews battle hilltop blazeAs of 3.45pm four fire trucks and 3 helicopters were on site.03 Jan 06:27 AM
New ZealandYoung people tried to save drowning man at Ōmaio - kaumātua'They tried to bring him back and then get him on to the beach and resuscitate him.'03 Jan 05:22 AM
New ZealandThe four summer activities that racked up $16.5m in ACC payouts in one region'You don’t want to spend your summer holiday in A and E.'03 Jan 03:01 AM
New ZealandSilver Muse visit a successSilver Muse brought more than 500 passengers to Gisborne; Norwegian Sun here Monday03 Jan 01:25 AM
New Zealand‘Serious concerns’: Appeal for help to find man missing for two weeks.The Tauranga man was reported missing in Hamilton on December 19.03 Jan 01:16 AM
New ZealandHow Noel Harris went from legendary jockey to mentor extraordinaireHe has been recognised in the 2025 New Year Honours.03 Jan 01:05 AM
New ZealandMetService issues heavy rain watch for Wairoa this SaturdayExpect wet weekend in Hawke’s Bay; southerly winds bring rain and cold.03 Jan 12:35 AM
New ZealandRuatōria community offers cash and labour after kura hit with vandalismTe Puna Reo o Raparapaririki was hit with extensive vandalism overnight on Monday.02 Jan 11:53 PM
New Zealand'All emergency services are en route': Injuries after crash on SH3 in King CountryOne person is in moderate condition after the two-vehicle crash.02 Jan 11:10 PM
New ZealandGisborne city river and ocean waters clean againOcean, river activities back on after council lifts health warnings02 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandRiver Sounds music festival in February to be the last - organisersThe last River Sounds festival will raise funds for a Tauranga mental health service.02 Jan 10:05 PM
New ZealandRoad rebuild to begin on SH2 near Te PunaOvernight SH2 rebuild aims to improve safety and reduce delays from roadworks.02 Jan 09:18 PM
New ZealandRNZAF pilot tops class, wins prestigious Wigram TrophyHawke's Bay pilot Khan Coleman has earned top marks in RNZAF training.02 Jan 09:00 PM
PoliticsTangi begins and tributes flow after death of Dame Tariana TuriaTuria served as a minister under both Labour and National governments.02 Jan 08:46 PM
New ZealandThe crucial role of goat culling in saving Northland’s kauri forestsContract hunters remove 3000-4000 goats to protect Northland's kauri forests.02 Jan 08:02 PM
EnvironmentDeadly disease kills 100-year-old tree despite vaccinationThe fatal and fast-spreading disease was found to be present in the Waikato in February.02 Jan 08:00 PM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori co-founder Dame Tariana Turia dies after suffering strokeTuria first entered Parliament in 1996 and left politics in 2014.02 Jan 07:26 PM
New ZealandCall for support for crash first respondersIt comes as a crash in Havelock North brings the holiday road toll to 13.02 Jan 06:53 PM
New ZealandNoisiest city streets: Music in the air is not always music to the earsFor one Hastings resident, cicadas were enough to prompt a call to noise control.02 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn a knife-edge: A young boy's fight to stay alive'He fades pretty quickly but he does his best.'02 Jan 04:01 PM
New ZealandSoldier, farrier, bullock-wrangler: The untold story of Cecil Gordon LeeThe Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.02 Jan 04:01 PM
New ZealandRural primary school principal 'gutted' after thieves steal 'essential' tools'They are just stealing from the students.'02 Jan 04:01 PM
New ZealandWhite-tailed spider bite leaves man in hospital for a month with deadly infectionAndy Stewart pushed on with his motorbike trek despite his growing pain.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Country Fast Five: 'AI will empower the average farmer'The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHikurangi’s revival: From ghost town to community hubHikurangi residents reveal why theirs is 'the coolest little town'.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'One thing led to another': Love blooms at flower farmThe Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.02 Jan 03:59 PM
New ZealandOne critical after car and motorcycle crash near MorrinsvilleSt John said one person was taken to Waikato Hospital.02 Jan 08:20 AM
New ZealandPopular Mount Maunganui beach closes after 2m shark swims through flagsThe shark was first sighted by patrol crews 100m to the right of the flags.02 Jan 05:08 AM
New Zealand'Silliness': Incidents prompt warning for beachgoers in 'most dangerous month'Holidaymakers urged to stay cautious; lifeguards report manageable issues.02 Jan 04:03 AM
