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.
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'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.
'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.
‘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.
'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.
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.'
‘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.
The New Year's races in the 1800s
"A day of real pleasure, the races being held on New Year’s Day each year."
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.
Paws and order: New police dog teams unleashed
Dogs and handlers graduate to boost force's frontline capacity nationwide.
‘Drink to enjoy, not to medicate’: Far North deputy mayor's festive warning
Far North deputy mayor Kelly Stratford shares her journey from binge drinking to sobriety.
Tairāwhiti news digest: Pā Wars this week; Fire in the Sky; wet weather update
Pā Wars is celebrating its 30th anniversary since it began in 1995.
‘Good, muddy fun’: Gisborne all but gridlocked as sodden Rhythm and Vines festivalgoers gather
One resident said it was 'crazy out there'; another had 'never seen anything like it'.
A century in the Bay: Celebrating Murray Houston’s 100th milestone
Hawke's Bay centenarian Murray Houston celebrates 100 years with family and friends.
Police clarify Napier man’s death after fall from car roof
Napier man died falling from car, not hit by vehicle, police confirm.
'Incredible band': US music legends The Roots rock Summer Haze festival
Jimmy Fallon's house band is one of the biggest acts visiting the Bay this summer.