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Clayton McMillan announced as All Blacks XV head coach
McMillan said it was fantastic to be involved with a team creating its own legacy.
‘End of an era’ - Winstone Pulp International closes after 45 years
Long-time workers head off to other regions and new jobs.
Critical infrastructure project nears completion
The push is on to get the Taupō sewer line buried before the big events hit town.
Millions of cubic metres of silt cleared from Cyclone Gabrielle hammered sites
An award-winning silt taskforce nears major a milestone in cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay.
New research shows Māori infants are at highest risk of contracting meningitis
Meningitis Foundation chair knows the personal pain this deadly disease can inflict.
Stroke surviving teacher one of seven inspiring bay triathletes headed for world champs
'It’s great to be training with people that have the same mindset.'
Mount resort aims to smash price record - 'if you win Lotto, that’s the house you buy'
The current record-holder sold two years ago for $11m.
The Country Fast Five: Why every day is different for Vanessa Dickie
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
Proposed cat control bylaw backed by national pet advocacy group
Companion Animals New Zealand backs Far North cat bylaw.
'Match made in heaven': Exporters set to benefit from UAE trade deal
'We know that the people of the Gulf states are highly affluent.'
The finest show on the finest wool starts tomorrow
150+ competitors to vie in NZ's biggest merino shearing champs in Alexandra this weekend.
Reserve Bank fires shot at critics - says it isn't hurting farmers and businesses
Regulator argues its bank capital rules aren't hurting farmers and businesses.
Government promises to consider hiking road charges and tolls before end of term
Transport Minister Simeon Brown hints any revenue increases will be in the form of tolls.
Cataract surgery now offered at Kaitāia Hospital, free cancer tattoo removal
News snippets from the Far North.
Three mills close as high electricity prices hit North Island businesses
Three North Island mills shut due to high electricity prices, impacting profitability.
Miles Hurrell: Fonterra on a mission to strengthen trade ties
OPINION: Strong trade relationships are vital to his co-op’s success.
'Do you want to die today?': CCTV shows moment of fatal Whangārei stabbing
Jason McNae died in the hospital. The defence claims it was self-defence.
Ngāpuhi hapū leader calls for $8 billion Treaty redress during Govt visit
Minister Paul Goldsmith said his purpose at the hui was to listen.
Pipeline protest: Council restarts legal action to protect work site
A protester says the council's issues could have been avoided if it listened better.
Whakapapa Holdings close to deal for ski area assets
'We have confidence as a business that the Whakapapa ski area is viable commercially.'
'High risk': Police seize revolver, knives, meth from vehicle
Police pulled over a vehicle in Mount Maunganui at about 7pm.
'Made me feel like I was 90 years old': Trish Mitchell shares her breast cancer journey
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Roading resilience projects to be announced soon
NZTA Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to announce $100m for resilience projects.
Hawke's Bay Power Consumers Trust election results revealed
The voter turnout of 18.53% this year was lower than in 2020.
Bouncy castle protest against youth council voting rights
The mayor says 'a Youth Council member will not vote at the highest level'.
New AI tech aims to empower sustainable farming decisions
Platform provides tailored recommendations that align with the values of land stewards.
New chief executive for Beef and Lamb NZ
“I’m deeply committed to agriculture and I see huge potential for sheep and beef farming."
Quick-thinking customers help police catch alleged knifepoint robber in 20 minutes
Two youths were arrested after the incident.
Christopher Luxon on Dunedin Hospital
Christopher Luxon, Richard Allen, Mike Petersen, Craig Wiggins.
Applications open for the 2025 Zanda McDonald Award
The hunt is on for the next generation of trailblazers in agriculture.
Young Grower final looms for Pip
Young horticulturist Pip Terekia set to line up in the national Young Grower final.
Rising Stars: Whangārei boxers set to shine at National Amateur Boxing Championships
Kye Hiko and Lucas Potter are set to make an impression at the tournament in Christchurch.