'Had a man-look': Dumped remains left rotting for two months despite five reports
Council apologises after twice looking and failing to find the dumped remains.
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Homecoming for Far North tenor on NZ Youth Choir tour
NZ Youth Choir gives Far North tenor chance to perform close to home
Tairāwhiti after-hours care tender delayed, ED faces daytime pressure
A process to direct people from ED to primary care during the day will start next month.
From police to Fifo: Hāwera family finds financial success in Oz
The family of five are in a far better financial position than they were in NZ.
Watch: Truck’s 'shocking' overtaking on Kaimāī Range prompts investigations
'Pretty bloody scary,' said one comment.
Vege tips: chop and drop - your soil will thank you
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
‘I gave birth to her and I lost her’: Ambulance delays haunt grieving mother
Calls for 100% Government funding of ambulance services amid rising complaints and delays.
Death of officer Lyn Fleming raises safety concerns for police
The officer's death has prompted the question, how safe are our cops?
‘Made me cry’: $13k donated to help beloved bulldog recover
Generous readers donate $13,000 after missing bulldog Baby is found in Northland.
Fruit rescue - kiwifruit picked ahead of land development
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
Thousands of Kiwis without internet after digger pulls up fibre cable
There is currently no estimate for the restoration time.
Twenty-two dogs and puppies uplifted from Ōpōtiki property
In the latest incident, a woman in her 60s was rushed and surrounded by four dogs.
Man who fleeced gardening group's tools before Christmas owns up
A Northland thief has owned up to stealing all a visiting gardening group's tools
New Zealand’s only convicted saboteur released from prison but will still be monitored
Taupō man served full prison sentence of three years and one month.
Central North Island iwi elect first post-settlement board
Te Korowai o Wainuiārua trustees will manage $28.5m in Treaty settlement assets.
Peel St Bridge, a symbol of growth, opened in 1923 and remains a key historic site.
Gisborne's Peel Street Bridge marks 100 years of local history
Red gold: LeaderBrand watermelons hit supermarkets early
'We couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather in the early stages of our summer crops.'
‘Sounded like a tomcat howling’: Man shot overnight in Mangōnui
Police were called to Mary Hassett St at around 3.40am.
'Rollercoaster year': Entrepreneurs share their highs and lows
New products and international expansion are on the cards for the two businesses.
Niwa: Gisborne’s December second wettest since 1905
Niwa confirms December was the second wettest in Gisborne in 120 years.
Police officer nearly hit by truck after driver ignores road closure
One police officer was forced to jump out of the way.
Road closures: Triathlon event to shut eastbound lanes on toll road
Eastbound lanes closed for Tauranga Half Triathlon, best viewing on Marine Parade.
Leigh Gibson retiring from YMCA after 40 years
YMCA announced the long-serving member's retirement on Wednesday.
Revealed: Just how warm was 2024 in New Zealand?
New Zealand again saw one of its hottest years on the books in 2024.
Woman, 30, arrested in Huntly in relation to alleged shoplifting across Waikato and Counties Manukau
She faces 15 shoplifting charges, after a further 11 charges were laid yesterday.
Whakaari White Island tour company owes $8.5m, liquidators say
Just $53,000 in assets as liquidators work to sell what they can.
Rubbish or good idea? Residents weigh in on kerbside collection changes
Locals divided on changes: some support, others worry about fewer red bin collections.
Track closure on Mauao next week
A popular walking track around Mauao will be closed next week in Tauranga.
Cyclist seriously injured in Far North collision
Cyclist seriously injured in Kerikeri crash; expect delays on Waipapa Rd.
'Really upset': Council removes tree branch to stop rope swinging at popular waterfall
'My children jumped from the rope all the time and I have never been worried.'
Police name child, adult killed in SH1 crash
A 2-year-old and 38-year-old from Auckland died in a crash at Mangaweka.
CBD waterfront's $42m (so far) revamp: What people think
'I love everything about it,' one mum says of the $5 million new playground.
‘Remain vigilant’: Fire risk lessens but caution urged in Hawke’s Bay
You'll still need a permit to light fires in most parts of the Bay.