Missing teen suffered fall at waterfall, faces weeks in hospital
The 19-year-old was in the first of many surgeries, her mum said.
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A year in review: What moved the Waikato in May 2024?
As the year draws to a close, Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.
Gisborne Council eyes medium-density housing to address crisis
Gisborne councillors urge caution on zoning to ensure fair treatment across areas.
Northland weather: What to expect this Christmas
What does the weather have in store for Northlanders this festive season?
What to do if you encounter a 'zombie' snapper this summer
The sick snapper with cloudy eyes and missing flesh should not be eaten, authorities warn.
Northland oyster farm's $200k loss leads to tech innovation
Northland oyster farm adopts new tech post-Cyclone Gabrielle for storm resilience.
Opinion: Christmas, Jesus and his cousin John - why it still matters
OPINION: The Xmas story also recalls another birth, John. This is why it matters to me.
Galapagos Postman surprises family with hand-delivered postcard from 200-year-old postbox
Jonny Beardmore's global mission highlights MND challenges, connects people.
Getting musical in the library
'It’s a huge hit and consistently pulls in big numbers. It’s a joyous thing.'
'Every day is a beautiful day': Mum on journey with miracle babies
Northland mum celebrates her 'miracle babies' after overcoming premature birth challenges.
'We are trying to farm worms': Farmer fighting his way out of drench resistance 'disaster'
Farmer says he’s not just farming sheep any more, he’s “trying to farm worms”.
‘Shock diagnosis’: She had no symptoms. Then she was given one year to live
She has outlived her one-year life expectancy and focuses on the positive: 'I am living'
Vege tips: It's going to be a hot one – lettuce not fry
OPINION: Kem's mulching and watering to keep her vegetable garden cool.
'Truly humbled' - When Jamie Mackay received a King's Birthday Honour
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
'Good for business': Cafe owner hails street's return to two-way traffic
Businesses say sales have dropped since the road was made one-way.
History: Pat Parsons dies aged 82
Pat Parsons was made an honorary member of the multiple Napier hapu.
Kevin Page: Christmas stress the hit even the best
Some folk are getting a little bit tetchy, writes Kevin Page
Rowena Duncum’s ‘last day’ on The Country
The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.
'Proud to make a difference': Local firm gifts bikes to whānau in need
Rotorua initiative gifts 10 whānau new bikes for Christmas, fostering community joy.
'She is alive and that's all that matters': 19yo plucked from bush with broken bones after huge search
The 19-year-old was found in a remote area in the hills of Upper Hutt.
Police arrest third man after violent death of Boy Taylor in Napier CBD
'Police cannot rule out further arrests and charges.'
'I wasn't involved': Black Power president acquitted of manslaughter by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court found a detective's evidence on gang heirarchies was inadmissable.
Prisoner who escaped from custody at Waikato Hospital wearing handcuffs and GPS monitor
The prisoner was there for 'medical oversight'.
‘That’s not normal’: Rescued penguin unable to move on Napier beach
Experts: Climate change pushing penguin food deeper, causing starvation.
Man in custody after person shot in popular Waikato town
Police have recovered a firearm believed to be used in the incident.
Police restrain over $2.5m in assets after illicit tobacco operation busted
Investigations found a Gisborne restaurant illegally selling tobacco to the public.
Road tragedy at Horeke
One person died at the scene of a vehicle crash at Horeke, on Saturday morning.
Police investigate van robbery on SH10 near Kerikeri
A man was left at the roadside after robbers took his van near Kerikeri overnight
‘Goals just for fun’: Chris Wood’s old coach on his junior years and best EPL season
Norm Rose, who is now based in Napier, is not surprised by Wood's stellar EPL form.
Woman in court charged with murder of Gisborne man
Wayne Dewes died in hospital from severe injuries.
Sarah Gordon's Mexican-inspired art exhibition opens at Matawhero Gallery
Mexican snapshots: Sarah Gordon's vibrant journey on display in Gisborne
Rotorua man missing for four days found 'safe and well'
Police have thanked the public for their help in finding Hayden Kemp.
‘A night’s trading lost': Fresh details on Hawke’s Bay mass power outage after lightning strike
More details have been released about the cause of the mass power outage.
Te reo Māori changes: Z Energy renames stations with ‘correct’ kupu
‘This is about a bigger sort of commitment that we have to te reo Māori.’