New Zealand‘Low as a snake’s belly’: Fireman burgled while out clearing drains during floodingPhil Jane has been a member of the Wairoa Volunteer Fire Brigade since 1990.04 Jan 11:17 PM
New Zealand‘My final gift from you’: Grieving partner gives birth to child of sand dune tragedy victimBaby Zire-Kane was born on January 2, one day after late dad's birthday.04 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonHow one developer turned $13m into 284 homesCan Lower Hutt's cost-neutral housing blueprint ease Wellington's billion-dollar bill?04 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after crash closes SH24 near Te PoiThe two-vehicle crash on State Highway 24 was reported at 9.45am.04 Jan 09:25 PM
New ZealandBeloved pets caught up in stolen ute ‘dognapping’ dramaThe dogs, Nala and Jock, were found safe after two days missing.04 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Got to stop': Why ex-Two by Two church members are breaking decades of silence Ex-members are speaking out en masse about the Two by Twos church. They explain why. 04 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'A bunch of missing teeth': The need for free adult dental careDanae Lee lived for decades without dentist visits: 'I couldn’t afford to go.'04 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandLarge-scale search for missing 20-year-old tramper resumesConnor Purvis, 20, planned to summit Mt Huxley around December 30.04 Jan 08:38 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning News Update | Trump says U.S. will 'run' Venezuela, search for missing tramperNZ Herald Morning News Update | Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela, search for missing tramper | Monday, January 05. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Jan 07:12 PM
New ZealandPatients at risk of identity theft, extortion after ManageMyHealth hackExperts warn the breach may be New Zealand's most damaging health data leak.04 Jan 07:07 PM
New ZealandChristmas holiday road toll halves again but police say ‘still too many’Seven people died on the roads over the Christmas period, down from 15 the year before.04 Jan 06:29 PM
New ZealandMan arrested 99km away after police track suspected hit-and-run vehicle on camerasPolice say the vehicle allegedly involved in incident headed over the Kaimais. 04 Jan 06:16 PM
New Zealand'Severe spikes of pain': Woman waited 11 hours at Wellington Hospital's ED, was not seen by doctorWellington Hospital's ED hit up to 256% occupancy on December 1.04 Jan 06:13 PM
New ZealandMan stabbed with eel spear in Hastings street attackA 19-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm.04 Jan 06:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCourthouse crisis has lawyers insisting 'we need a new one now’Lawyers say some murder-accused are getting bail purely due to trial delays.04 Jan 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘World-class’: How Tauranga became the Bay’s next big stage for sport and live entertainmentWhat’s driving this surge, and what does it mean for the local economy and community? 04 Jan 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Leggett: We can build big, so why has New Zealand’s pipeline run dry?OPINION: Construction has shed 16,000 jobs in two years as major work dries up. 04 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Bourbon in wine barrels - US-made spirit gets a Hawke’s Bay twistZach Gustafson wants to remove the 'negative connotation' around bourbon in NZ.04 Jan 05:00 PM
SportWhy Kiwi swimmer is setting off on 1609km epic journey'I’ve really fully committed to this. I’ve burned the boats, so to speak.'04 Jan 04:05 PM
New ZealandCutting-edge safety: Kiwi team builds AI chainsaw droneYear in Review: AI chainsaw drone could revolutionise high-risk arborist work.04 Jan 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Welcome to the lottery that is eating outOPINION: There are some terrific restaurants and cafes. There are also some terrible ones.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Every day is a privilege': Mark Leslie on leading NZ's largest farmThis catch-up with Pāmu's CEO was one of the most-read stories of 2025 on The Country.04 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why there is a reaction to the use of AotearoaOPINION: The time has come for Aotearoa.04 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthwest Busway plan makes headway, but full fix still years awayStage one includes new stations at Brigham Creek, Westgate and Lincoln Rd.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's Northwest BuswayWork has started on the 18km Northwest Busway from Brigham Creek to the city centre, which is being built in stages. Video / Annaleise ShortlandWatch04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandA-maize-ing: Young photographer puts farming life in frameThis story about a young rural photographer was widely read on The Country in 2025.04 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonIs Wellington falling behind? New numbers show Tauranga and Hamilton population overtaking capitalThe capital is set to drop from NZ's third-largest city to the fifth within 25 years.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne of the family: How New Zealanders now think of their petsExclusive new polling suggests most of us don't just think of our pets as animals.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow a Kiwi mother and daughter are transforming hygiene with woolThis story, first published in May, was one of The Country's biggest reads of 2025.04 Jan 03:59 PM
New ZealandPolice issue urgent appeal in large-scale search for missing 20-year-old tramperConnor Purvis, 20, planned to summit Mt Huxley around December 30.04 Jan 08:46 AM
Auckland'Looked like a whole wall came off': Truck carrying house hits SH1 overbridgePolice were called to the scene between the Papakura and Manurewa off-ramps.04 Jan 07:16 AM
New ZealandThree rescue choppers sent to serious four-vehicle crash near TekapoThe highway is blocked and police warn delays may last for some time.04 Jan 07:14 AM
New Zealand'Complete pandemonium': Well-known item causes delays at Auckland AirportAuckland Airport says 19,500 international travellers will depart today.04 Jan 06:21 AM
New ZealandWaikato highway closed after truck rolls near WaitomoPolice were called to the scene at about 4.30pm.04 Jan 05:17 AM
