New ZealandOne dead after crash on SH35 between Gisborne and Bay of PlentyOne lane of the road remains closed with traffic management near the crash scene.25 Dec 11:23 PM
New ZealandAquarium work includes all the 'icky' bits 'Picking up penguin poo is not even that bad, especially when I get to do my dream job.'25 Dec 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Pretty disgusting’: Gisborne Hospital roads under fire for poor conditionGisborne Hospital tackles road issues; safety prioritised in repair plans.25 Dec 10:55 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorm watch for parts of Nth Island, orange heavy rain warning issuedSome localised downpours of 25-40mm/h are possible.25 Dec 10:40 PM
New ZealandArt exhibition, winery party and R&V on in Tairāwhiti this weekendWhat is on in Tairāwhiti this weekend and beyond?25 Dec 10:07 PM
New ZealandŌtorohanga man who vanished on Christmas Day found safeHe was reported missing by his family.25 Dec 08:51 PM
New ZealandShark attacks rare in NZ, but swimmers should be waryPeople should remember 'it is their supermarket we are venturing into', scientist says.25 Dec 08:19 PM
New ZealandMan missing after jumping into water and swimming away while fleeing policeThe man refused to engage with police and swam away.25 Dec 07:41 PM
New ZealandMixed Christmas sales for Bay retailers amid cost-conscious shoppersBay of Plenty retailers report mixed Christmas spending figures, but some remain upbeat.25 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in July 2024?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.25 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandWill Boxing Day sales be boom or bust? Whangārei retail expert says 'wait and see'Boxing day sales expected to create even more mayhem than Black Friday25 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Never a time to be a hero’: What to do if you’re first at a crashPolice have advice for people who come across a crash scene.25 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay summer photo competition: Prize worth more than $1500 up for grabsSnap an awesome summer photo of Hawke's Bay to win a first prize worth $1500-plus.25 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Welcoming bees and insects to your gardenOpinion: Bees and other pollinators are vital to every garden.25 Dec 04:01 PM
New ZealandJamie Mackay celebrates The Country’s 30th anniversaryThe Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLifejackets, speeding, no-go zones: What water patrols are looking out forThe Bay of Plenty maritime team will be checking for rule compliance.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand30 years on from killings: Why are we still captivated by David Bain?In June, Joe Karam urged NZ to leave Bain alone. 25 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Heart-wrenching’: Kiwi recalls aid efforts after catastrophic tsunamiTauranga's Greg Brownless remembers the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami tragedy.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Country Fast Five - What's in Karl Davis' shed?The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.25 Dec 03:59 PM
New ZealandTauranga libraries log million-plus book loans in 2024, but which was the favourite? NZ biographies outmuscle Prince Harry; digital memberships available during library closure.25 Dec 02:00 PM
New ZealandEat, drink and be merry: Prison locked down after inmates' Christmas Eve booze-upPrisoners often try to stockpile fruit to be used in homebrews, officials say.25 Dec 04:21 AM
New ZealandShark alert: DoC warns swimmers as great whites spotted in Waikato harbourDoC says you should 'quickly and calmly get out of the water'.25 Dec 02:18 AM
New Zealand‘Extremely honoured’: Rotorua teacher makes history with excellence awardBryony Edwards has been recognised for her teaching efforts picking up a major NEiTA award24 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier Port’s ferry proposal resurfaces as possible solution for Winston PetersWellington's port says the proposal is self-serving and would strip its container traffic.24 Dec 08:35 PM
New ZealandRescued teen describes injuries after ordeal in the bushMaia Johnston survived through 'sheer determination to live'.24 Dec 06:56 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in June 2024?As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.24 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandTwo dead in separate Christmas road toll crashesThe deaths are the first in this year's Christmas road toll period.24 Dec 06:26 PM
New ZealandMarkets, hikes, home crafts: What's there to do over the holidays?If you think there's nothing to do in Northland - think again.24 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThree top new residences which won 2024 architecture awardsOutstanding designs displayed in Whanganui, Ōtautahi and Wānaka residential buildings.24 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'What a feast we had': A 1930s farming Christmas"After tea, we had a concert and all declared that it was the merriest we had ever seen."24 Dec 04:01 PM
New ZealandBin removal at popular lake causes two-year stinkThe holiday park says staff pick up a bag of rubbish a day from the carpark opposite.24 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeOfficers seize more than 22,000 banned items from people walking into courtKnives, homemade tasers and knuckledusters were among seized items.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy this vegetarian thinks you should eat more meatThe Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Rotorua’s Christmas Day forecast might dampen your plansRain expected in Rotorua from Christmas afternoon, continuing through Boxing Day.24 Dec 04:00 PM
