Work to commence on Tairua to Pāuanui trail after consent granted
A long-awaited trail connecting the towns has gained resource consent.
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Early Childhood Council CEO Simon Laube on lack of registrations for the Family Boost scheme
Early Childhood Council chief executive Simon Laube speaks to Mike Hosking about the lack of registrations for the Family Boost scheme. Video/ Newstalk ZB
Town that introduced NZ’s first Māori ward doesn't seem bothered by it
Just two people made submissions about the under-review ward, both in favour.
Possible record entries for National Shearing Circuit
There are more North Island and international competitors than usual in this circuit.
Hamilton has a new millionaire after Lotto win
The Powerball jackpot has rolled over to $20 million.
Russell ferry collision: Lack of watchkeeping standards contributed to collision - report
TAIC report included four reasons why the accident happened.
'Sprawling' waterfront estate with panoramic views hits the market
The secluded Te Puna Point estate is on 3.6ha of land overlooking Tauranga Harbour.
History-making Steamers immortalised in doco
Bay of Plenty's greatest rugby triumph is to be commemorated in film.
Find your next read on recently returned shelves
Opinion: The recently returned shelves is one of the best places to find your next read.
Trying out a 'phantom' race day - fashion, music and thousands of punters, with no horses
'Obviously there are some questions that have to be answered.'
Building firm goes into liquidation owing $600k; tools to be auctioned off
Company owes over $630,000 to about 50 known creditors including $30,000 to its employees.
Emergency management roadmap due early next year
The roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.
Music video a tribute to loved and lost parents
First she lost her dad and then Mum died just as music career starts taking off.
'I’ve got mice coming through the walls': Man's plea for help
Graeme Hewitt says he's living among rodents in his Government-funded flat.
Zespri pushes hard to sell second plan for offshore kiwifruit growing expansion
The global marketer says overseas growers deliver significant benefits back home.
'Demeaning': Mum relying on donations for son's life saving monitor
A $3000 life-saving epilepsy monitor has been funded by The Den Maungaturoto.
The values driving Napier City Rovers up the National League ladder
Talent isn’t always enough to succeed in high-pressure situations.
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.
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.'
More than 100 cases in NZ this year: Health NZ issues warning to gardeners
Legionnaires’ disease can be caught from bags or bulk loads of potting mix and compost.
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.