Napier offshore race gets prime January date
Auckland Anniversary weekend is a popular time for the city's boat race fans to visit HB.
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Gisborne’s significant improvement in New Year driver behaviour
Tairāwhiti police were pleased with the behaviour of visitors and locals over New Year.
Why Northland's luxury stays are world-class escapes
A glimpse into some of Northland's most luxurious stays
A fatal tumble, a heroic act, snorkelling in paradise: Three deaths on Northland’s coastline sparks warning
The deaths on unmanned beaches begs the question, do we need more patrols?
'Nobody knows who we are': The dying profession that can earn roughly $45 an hour
'You get to be an extraordinary part of someone’s life, even though you never meet them.'
Holy Cow: Hall of Fame for bull that fathered 17,000 daughters
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
Karapiro couple nuts about macadamias
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
'Consent is crucial': Victim of Hamilton teen sex offender speaks
Hamilton teen's initial prison term was reduced by 60 months due to a range of factors.
Always happy to catch up: Volunteering time and talents key to the good life in Kāeo
Reporter Jenny Ling visits Kāeo for her series on why residents love their small town.
'Wholly unnecessary': Bay road toll rises after horror December in Rotorua
Too many people have died on local roads, say police.
‘Brave in challenging times’: Mayor, councillors share their views on 2024
Some believe progress has been made, others not so much.
Vege tips: You will relish this tomato recipe
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
'I can’t find the words': Horror author's ironic take on NY honour
'I’m supposed to be a wordsmith and just can’t get the words out.'
Te Pāti Māori co-founder Dame Tariana Turia suffers stroke
The former MP, who retired in 2014, suffered a stroke earlier in the week.
Crews battle vegetation fire in Northland, one firefighter injured
A helicopter attended the fire south of Kawakawa, near the Oyster Factory.
Two party revellers allegedly stabbed at Whangārei New Year’s Eve celebration
One person was transported to hospital in a serious condition.
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.
‘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.
'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.
'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 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.