South Islanders brace for travel disruptions, power outages as heavy rain and snow looms
With lambing and calving season under way, farmers are being urged to prepare.
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Enforcement and education: Officials' message in the wake of sobering fatal crash statistics
Transport report reveals 'large proportion' of fatal and serious crashes in 50km/h areas.
Council's decision not to open river bar was “surprising” - review
There was no operational plan for managing the river mouth.
Police seek footage of fatal SH5 crash
One person died at the scene and three people were seriously injured.
Teen refugee returns to ref at Aims Games
Samana and her family fled Afghanistan and arrived in New Zealand in 2021.
The Country: Shane Jones on mill closures and energy prices
Shane Jones, Duncan Humm, Jamie Molloy, Chris Russell.
Napier high school out of lockdown after nearby fight
A Napier school was placed in lockdown following reports of a fight among youths nearby.
All Blacks barefoot kicking legend still celebrated with annual tournament
Hundreds of golden oldies are expected at the annual tournament.
School's only male teacher is a winner with students
Trevor Harvey explains what it's like to be the only male teacher at his school.
Politician of the Year: Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pāti Māori wins major international award
Maipi-Clarke travelling to Canada to accept the award.
After Māori King's death, waka crew pay tribute
'It was everything. It was magical. And fitting for a king.'
Marty Verry: More forestry mills will close
OPINION: Three things need to change or we'll lose more timber mills.
They ran for election. Now they're running a triathlon.
Mayors and MPs of Hawke's Bay will compete and raise funds for Heretaunga Women's Centre.
Cancer patient spends $36k on treatment: Without it, 'I’d be dead by Christmas'
He was told this year he could not be treated further in the public system.
Continuing the 'legacy': Students taking on 40-hour physical activity challenge
The challenge is about raising awareness for mental health and removing the stigma.
Explosive pie-eating scenario discovered as pupils learn media skills
Lynmore Primary School pupils have got a new-found love of the role of the media.
Tauranga: ‘Exciting milestone’ as Masonic Park reopens
The park is one of 10 'drawcard' projects at Tauranga's waterfront.
Health Minister to reveal more about health targets amid fears of manipulation
Targets for ED wait times have been gamed in the past.
Uncertain future for NZ live dairy cattle exports - Rabobank
NZ enjoyed the advantages of the Chinese live export market for much of the past decade.
Tauranga Boys’ College First XI win Rankin Cup
Tauranga Boys' College 1st XI hockey have won the Rankin Cup.
'Please don't ever let it happen again': Wairoa residents beg council to act on flood review
Inquiry reveals regional council ignored residents and lacked a river bar management plan.
Fatal crash: Daughter waited for dad's nightly call, but it never came
Now the man who killed Jackson French has been sentenced - and forgiven.
Tairua dog attack: Man charged
A 54 year-old man has been charged with owning two dogs who mauled a woman.
The village people: Unofficial roadblocks, nunchaku and drug growing claims
Police say they are looking into allegations of rogue behaviour.
Major works: Lane closure on SH2/15th Ave
A main highway in Tauranga is closing for major works.
Pukehina Surf Rescue to auction compact bach
Project to fund final phases of new clubhouse.
'Angels on his side': Hawke’s Bay father fighting for life after hit by car walking home from pub
Josh Bowman’s recovery could take years, but he's now back in Hawke's Bay.
Woolworths staff stage historic stop work protest for better pay and conditions
First-ever walkout sees thousands join Gisborne workers in a two-hour stop work protest.
The Country Fast Five: Meet Karl Davis
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
Far North's water storage woes improved with 400th water tank installed
The programme hopes to put in another 200 by the end of the year.
'Why should my kids be scared?' Woman says Kāinga Ora needs to get tough
The Puriri Park resident is tired of loud music, family violence and threats.
'You're home now': Family, friends farewell 22-year-old killed in Far North
A woman has been charged with the murder of Arthur James Tahere.
Bill Gates backs Kiwi livestock genetics company to improve food supply in Africa
Gene editing a valuable tool for NZ Inc, says dairy genetics specialist.