Jetstar lays down marker on new route with $135 Hamilton-Sydney flights
Budget airline also offering $274 fares from Auckland to Seoul.
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'Life-changing': Mum can eat for first time in years after $250k surgery trip
'There was a time when I didn’t think I’d see my kids become teenagers.'
Driver testing: Ongoing funding for community driver testing scheme beyond 2026
Government will continue funding community driver testing scheme beyond 2026.
Fonterra's owners need much more info on why consumer business should go: adviser
But they may not get it until well into next year.
$25K lifeline for Rotorua conservation project
A $25,000 lifeline has been thrown to a hapū-led conservation project near Rotorua.
More moisture, more severe: Scientist’s prediction for future ex-tropical cyclones
A top climate scientist says damaging storms will become more intense.
'They were not there to share drinks': Crown claims gang's deadly attack was retribution
The Crown has closed its case in the lengthy murder trial of nine Mongrel Mob members.
Ex-student catches teacher trying to send sexually explicit images and videos to teens
The teacher reported himself to police after being spoken to by a school colleague.
Iconic hot pools' opening time causing 'disharmony' – petitioner
"You could say ‘well, go to another pool’, but those are ... very uniquely different."
Obituary: Hawke’s Bay’s Maria van der Linden an ‘indomitable spirit’
Maria taught for 26 years at St Joseph’s Māori Girls’ College.
Name released for one alleged Tauranga vigilante
Two of the alleged vigilantes appear in court for a third time.
‘Hatred and division’: Rainbow crossing vandalised twice in a week
Vulgar graffiti has been spray-painted across the pedestrian crossing.
Fighting words for forestry from Jones at regional summit
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones affirms forestry's importance to Tairāwhiti.
Emergency services exercise turns into dramatic real-life rescue
Real-life search and rescue mission called in during exercise.
Show time!!! – and it's all set for fun
The Showgrounds Park beckons today and tomorrow and a memorable Spring Show is set to go
Art Deco Festival returns for 2025 with new events and a communal singalong
'We’re incredibly proud to host such a diverse array of events.'
Four fire brigades spend four hours tackling Coromandel blaze
“It is a very fragile eco-system; don’t leave a fire unattended.”
Culinary legend bestowed with prestigious award
She is one of New Zealand's best-known food personalities.
Police crackdown: Drunk driver caught near school at 3pm
Another blew triple the limit at 9am.
'You never could keep him down': Hawke's Bay rugby league legend dies
Waka Leonard, Hawke’s Bay’s most successful premier club rugby league coach, has died.
Bubble Walk to remember lost babies
'As much as they say time heals, it’s different for everybody.'
Vendor gets 'butterflies' after agents rope in four generations to sell retro bach with $6m RV
Agent’s mum steals the show with hugs and homemade lamingtons.
Morris Dancing in Whanganui - Q & A
Aaron Bosch from Phoenix Morris Dancers in New Plymouth explains the tradition.
Southland Feds and Fish & Game dispute on The Country
Jason Herrick, Chris Russell, Dr John Roche, Mark Tanner.
Watch: Rare comet C/2023 A3 returns to our skies this week after 80,000 years
The comet will be visible in the sky over the next few days.
Driver sent 45 Snapchat messages before fatally ploughing into young man's ute
'She should have seen the traffic ... what she did see for 14 seconds is her phone.'
What’s on in Tairāwhitii: A&P Show, art exhibition and heavy metal concert
Counting down to Longline music and Gisborne wine and food festivals.
Gisborne Boys' High looking into developing hostel facility
Principal urges families to share views on potential hostel at GBHS.
Campaign says ‘no’ to violence against women and girls
16 influential people from across Aotearoa are contributing videos to the campaign.
Tararua mayor’s ultimatum over highway toll
Her council will refuse to take back maintenance of three detour routes if road is tolled.
NZ's biggest fenced wildlife sanctuary cuts staff to make ends meet
The Waikato eco-sanctuary still needs much-needed financial support.
Gisborne artist explores motherhood in new exhibition
Busy mother of four creates stunning works using beeswax and dyes.
It's back: Memorial sculpture for Harawene unveiled
Harawene statue 2.0: Memorial to much-loved Rotorua stray dog reinstated.
The Country Fast Five: Riding the China wave with Marcus Musson
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.