Year in Review: Waikato dairy farmer cherishes father’s 1955 John Deere 70 tractor
“My dad, Neil, switched the day-to-day tractors to John Deere when International and David Brown combined as Case…
Year in review: Mandys Horseradish – artisan success with award-winning flavour in Canterbury
She has tried various tumblers, scrubbers, and peeling contraptions to peel her horseradish, but has found that hand…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty and Rotorua
Bay of Plenty Times 25 Dec, 2025 08:07 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium…
Year in Review: Tom and Fiona Langford – life after winning 2025 Share Farmers of the Year
She was brought up on a farm, but education-wise moved into science, obtaining a BSc majoring in human…
TV glitch: Pixelation and audio issues continue across Freeview channels for second day
A secondary and localised transmission issue impacting customers in Canterbury caused the prolonged issues last night. The problem…
Year in Review: Legendary mother cow ‘April’ inducted into LIC Hall of Fame
“This award recognises April’s extraordinary contribution to our sector,” said Simon Worth, LIC livestock selection manager. Worth said…
Louis Sharp to race Toyota Formula Regional Oceania and NZ Grand Prix
“The team has a really strong lineup of drivers and they have proven to be a good team.…
Year in Review: Pastures Past – Plague rats in New Zealand in 1900
However, New Zealand also had a brush with plague rats in 1900, as seen in the newspapers below.…
Police statement of facts against 24-year-old alleged Bondi gunman Naveed Akram revealed in court
Sajid Akram, 50, and his son seen ‘firing shotguns and moving in a tactical manner’. Photo / NSW…
Auckland rally condemns rising anti-Semitism after Bondi Hanukkah attack
Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick was repeatedly named by speakers unhappy with what they see as political inaction.…
Kairakau families brace for Christmas under level 4 water restrictions
John said seasonal restrictions were not unusual for Kairakau, but the timing and severity were. “It happens yearly…
Greg Biffle plane crash: Seven killed in North Carolina jet accident
“I am devastated by the loss of Greg, Cristina and their children, and my heart is with all…