Fisherman tells of his shock after bizarre dolphin encounter
“A 400kg dolphin falling out of the sky is going to leave more than just a bruise ... "
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Lucky escape as 400kg dolphin lands in boat
A group of fishermen got the shock of a lifetime when a 400kg dolphin landed in their boat off the coast of Northland. Videos / Dean Harrison
'Broke down with happiness': A 30m cliff fall, a dog left behind, and a heart-warming rescue
His German Shepherd Bee was 'all he was worried about as soon as he got in the chopper'.
Bystanders rescue struggling swimmer in ‘rough’ Pāpāmoa surf
'This could have easily ended in a fatality,' lifeguard warns.
Hawke’s Bay’s shearers' golden moments at the Golden Shears
Hawke's Bay may have missed the biggie, but the region didn't walk away empty-handed.
Riding a scooter from Napier to Wellington: 'I was bricking it'
HB Today reporter Jack Riddell took on a mammoth challenge. 300 others joined him.
Iconic clock museum burgled, forced to close in peak tourism season
A group of people allegedly smashed a window to gain entry to the Quayside attraction.
The Country: Toa Henderson on his Golden Shears win
Toa Henderson, David Seymour, Laura Koot, Craig "Ferg" Ferguson, and Phil Duncan.
T&G Global posts 128% profit growth despite $9.9m net loss
Apples the 'engine room for growth' for T&G Global.
Flood spillway in Wairoa: Save the drama for Shortland St, wāhine who is set to lose land says
'There was so much water. We are glad to have the opportunity to relocate.'
It's a boy! New baby kiwi for Te Puia
The chick has been named Manawa and can be viewed in an enclosure.
Vandalism damages more than 20 headstones at urupā
Vandalism leaves around 20 to 25 headstones at a Hawke's Bay cemetery damaged.
One person dies in serious highway crash that closed Saddle Rd between Ashhurst and Woodville
One person has died after a crash that closed the Saddle Rd.
‘There’s no cure’: Kiwi mum’s fight against cancer
Sarena Crane is seeking alternative treatment to beat cancer.
‘Unimaginable grief’: Heartfelt tribute for mum shot dead in park
Onerahi community on edge after broad daylight shooting in park.
Southland farmer's edible bale wrap nets global interest
'No one else is doing it. No one else in the world. Just little old Grant from Orepuki.'
'I used to dream of this moment': Toa Henderson's Golden Shears triumph
Results from the 23rd Golden Shears International Shearing and Woolhandling Championships.
Richard Wyeth appointed Synlait Milk CEO
Chairman says new chief executive is 'seasoned, tested and highly regarded'.
Over 21 million people engaged with the Te Matatini 2025 festival online
Why Te Matatini 2025 was a landmark event for kapa haka enthusiasts
Showgrounds transformed for a week as Horse of the Year rides into Hastings
Tomoana Showgrounds is where the most prestigious of NZ’s equestrian trophies are decided.
Mum’s heartbreak over baby’s suffering, alleges healthcare ignored concerns
Kruger shared her daughter's suffering to highlight cultural issues in healthcare.
‘Bulletproof’: Why more Kiwi men die in the water
With the lowest number of drownings since 2018, males accounted for most fatalities.
The cost of a private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumped
A Herald analysis of 20 leading independent schools' fees.
Police reveal possible new sightings of missing man whose burned-out car was found in January
Police are searching for Travis Langford, missing since January 17.
SH2 closed in two places after serious crashes in Bay of Plenty and Wairarapa
Fire and Emergency say people are trapped.
‘We have been going big’: Crews contain fire threatening Tāne Mahuta
The 91ha fire has a 5.8km perimeter and is being closely monitored.
'Real flash in its day': 100yo car needs a new home
An in-need-of restoration Model T Ford is up for grabs in Te Puke.
The daring cliffside rescue that saved a tiny kiwi’s life
Two friends saved a tiny kiwi suffering heatstroke on the Tutukākā coast.
‘F*** this’: Frustrated mum removed baby's oxygen, tried to leave ED after delays
Now the Waikato woman has ended up in court for the way she handled the situation.
Coffee prices are at a 50-year high. Producers aren’t celebrating
New York Times: How climate change is reshaping the future of coffee farming.
He shoved his partner. He realised he needed help. His next steps changed his life.
A husband shares why he self-referred to a domestic violence program last Christmas.
Vege tips: Rhubarb, a very confusing vegetable
Opinion: Usually used in desserts, I can’t imagine serving rhubarb up with my peas.
'I know everyone on my road': Hugh Jackson on farming and rural life
Waikato BOP Young Farmer grand finalist takes on The Country's Fast Five.
‘We’ve got a big problem': Meth use in NZ spikes to record high
Consumption doubled in the second half of 2024, according to wastewater testing.