Kiwis need to be careful when buying in Australia or they could be hit by hidden taxes.

The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.

Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.

Numbers are in; one punter wins big in the final draw of 2024.

Contaminated beaches in Gisborne; other North Island spots to enjoy sunny New Year's Eve.

The couple's passports, birth certificates and Christmas presents were destroyed.

'Dozens of people raced out of the water,' one witness said.

Lifeguards at Ohope near the Top 10 Holiday Park have evacuated the beach after a shark was spotted. Video | Supplied

'We are all too familiar with the devastating results drink-driving can cause.'

Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

After New Years' Eve, the value of all Flybuys points will be given to its shareholders.

$80k reward announced as search for missing Marokopa family costs reach $50k.

The driver rammed a number of cars and a person before fleeing the scene.

Fatal car-related incident in Napier. Australian yacht race continues following two deaths. Search and Rescuers home after Vanuatu quake. Video | NZ Herald

The man was described as European, in his 60s and of average height and build.

Police were called to the incident where it appeared a cyclist had been hit by a car.

Holidaymakers have been warned to steer clear of the water after heavy rainfall.

Five people have died on New Zealand roads over the last four days.

As the year draws to a close, the Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.

Hawke’s Bay’s councils have released their meeting attendance sheets.

Is cash still king or does everybody just use a card or their phone these days?

There's so much for locals and visitors to see and do on Urupukapuka Island

Friends scale cliffs, cross manure-filled creeks in five-day charity walk from Dargaville.