Two party revellers allegedly stabbed at Whangārei New Year’s Eve celebration
One person was transported to hospital in a serious condition.
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Six clubs to hit water for Hawke’s Bay Cup rowing regatta
Up to 180 rowers are set to compete in the annual event on Friday and Saturday.
Prisoner who made dramatic escape from hospital recaptured – police
Video footage showed shirtless man sliding several storeys down pipe before running away.
Rain disappears as fireworks light up Napier
The fireworks were explosive but it was otherwise a quiet New Year's Eve.
Man dies in Bay of Plenty after being seen struggling in the water
The man was pulled from the water but could not be revived, police say.
Homicide investigation: Child killed, mother injured in Hamilton tragedy
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious incident in Fairfield, Hamilton.
‘Everyone is in the muck together’: Rhythm and Vines ends with traffic queues
The crowds are leaving the venue a little bit muddier, but happy for the experience.
Fights, fireworks, family fun and almost 4500 breath tests: Tauranga rings in 2025
Police were 'pleased' overall but not everyone in the city was on their best behaviour.
'I'm destroying the icon of the motorcar': Napier man's two decade quest to invent a better form of transport
A Napier man invents a 'Hydrocarbonanza', a bike-like vehicle aimed at replacing cars.
Chopper rescue after crash in Waioeka Gorge
Car goes down bank on New Year's Eve; one person seriously injured
The remarkable story of the U-boat that slipped into NZ unnoticed
U-boat book update marks 80 years since U-862's stealthy Gisborne harbour entry.
SH25 reopens after six injured in Whangamatā house fire
Brigades from Whangamatā, Ōnemana-Ōpoutere, Waihi, Paunanui, Tairua and Paeroa attended.
'I cannot accept': Faith-based abuse survivor rejects New Year Honour
Mike Ledingham says his decision came after a lot of soul-searching.
NZ’s top 60 real estate agents revealed - return of the super-listers
Agents keep setting records despite the downturn.
Trains, people and Hundertwasser: Kawakawa residents say why they love their town
Reporter Jenny Ling visits Kawakawa for her series on why residents love their small town.
Cell towers in Hawke’s Bay need $20m upgrades to protect against natural disasters
A new cyclone study calls for an upgrade to cell towers. The industry isn't convinced.
'Grab your rolling pin': What Tauranga leaders want to see in 2025
A regional deal, a bigger pie, roads, health funding solutions and unity on the wishlists.
'It is time to stand tall': What Rotorua leaders want in 2025
Thriving tourism, a focus on youth — and the end of homeless motels are on the wishlists.
‘It made me cry’: Former drug-dealing gang member on the words that changed his life
Kamonn Flavell-Downey helps 170 youth, proves change is possible.
'No one deserves that': Family, friends pay tribute to Ngāruawāhia homicide victim
Police have named the woman who died as 42-year-old Turipapa Tukere.
10-year tractor restoration involves three generations
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
‘Experience the freedom’: Deputy mayor on leaving council in 2025
Josh Wharehinga plans to revive Tairāwhiti boxing scene after stepping down from council.
The New Year's races in the 1800s
"A day of real pleasure, the races being held on New Year’s Day each year."
‘Biggest day ever’ for drug testing at NZ music festival
The NZ Drug Foundation reports on "successful" stint at Rhythm and Vines in Gisborne.
‘A safe, carbon-neutral platform’: Air ambulances go electric
NZAAS integrates eVTOLs for cost-effective, quiet and reliable patient transport.
Man fights cancellation of 24-hour gym membership after staying the night
'I was trying to maximise my short one-month period to beef up and get fit.'
'It just kept dragging on': Frustrations with growing backlog of judge-alone trials
Lawyers fear some people are pleading guilty because their cases keep being adjourned.
Opinion: If farmers can’t cover costs, what then for the economy?
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
2024's high-profile court stories: Gangs, illegal prostitution and an infamous murder
We look back on serious court cases and a parole hearing with a twist.
Fifty years of service to conservation: 'The environment does have some value'
Julian Fitter has been contributing to conservation for half a century.
Person dies after being found unresponsive in water at popular Northland bay
A rāhui has been placed on Bland Bay and will be lifted at 12pm on Thursday.
Police given special powers amid gang retaliation fears after woman’s death in Waikato
Homicide investigation continues into Turipapa Tukere's death in Ngāruawāhia.
Man who died after jumping into harbour during Christmas police callout named
Police have said he was evading arrest, but a family member disputed that.
Umbrellas and tartan out in force at 152nd Waipu Highland Games
The event went ahead despite bouts of heavy rain — and crowds were pumping.