New Zealand
Local Focus: 'It has no future here' - colonial statue under fire again
Whanganui hapū and iwi have 'major concerns' regarding Aotearoa's first war memorial.
Latest from Ben Carter
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Upcycling centre getting upcycled
The Junction in New Plymouth will soon expand and sort through skips of commercial waste.
Local Focus: Jars Cafe is open and serving not just planespotters
The Airport Cafe is back and Loulou Krebs hopes to make it a reason to go to the airport.
Local Focus: FENZ under fire
Firefighters worried about mental stress, equipment failure and carcinogens.
Local Focus: SPCA Masterton is having kittens
It's kitten season and SPCA Masterton needs your help.
Local Focus: Bikes, hikes, and silent nights - three weeks at That Place
Follow the Oskams' journey as they prepare to reopen That Place for the season.
Local Focus: The pool party Stratford residents have been waiting for
Stratford residents celebrate the opening of Wai O Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre.
Local Focus: Aisha Beazley on Candidate Camera
Meet Aisha Beazley, running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Dave Hill on Candidate Camera
Meet Dave Hill, who is running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Rhia Taonui on Candidate Camera
Meet Rhia Taonui, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: Phillip Reweti (Bear) on Candidate Camera
Meet Phillip Reweti (Bear), standing for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Jenny Duncan on Candidate Camera
Meet Jenny Duncan, running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Glenda Brown on Candidate Camera
Meet Glenda Brown, running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Kaydee Zabelin on Candidate Camera
Meet Kaydee Zabelin, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: Zakk Rokkanno on Candidate Camera
Meet Zakk Rokkanno, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: Scott Phillips on Candidate Camera
Meet Scott Phillips, running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Ross Fallen on Candidate Camera
Meet Ross Fallen, standing for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Rory Smith on Candidate Camera
Meet Rory Smith, standing for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Karen Naylor on Candidate Camera
Meet Karen Naylor, who is running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: Rod Trott on Candidate Camera
Meet Rod Trott, standing for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Peter Oskam on Candidate Camera
Meet Peter Oskam, standing for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Cerise Packer on Candidate Camera
Meet Cerise Packer, who is standing for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Meenal Dutt on Candidate Camera
Meet Meenal Dutt, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: Mark Arnott on Candidate Camera
Meet Mark Arnott, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: Bruno Petrenas on Candidate Camera
Meet Bruno Petrenas, running for Palmerston North City Council.
WDC candidate will advocate for homeless, disabled
Meet Gill Howard, who is running for the Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Rob Vinsen on Candidate Camera
Meet Rob Vinsen, running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Les Fugle on Candidate Camera
Meet Les Fugle, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: Charlotte Melser on Candidate Camera
Meet Charlotte Melser, running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Sam Walmsley on Candidate Camera
Meet Sam Walmsley, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: William Wood on Candidate Camera
Meet William Wood, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: Jacinta Fraser on Candidate Camera
Meet Jacinta Fraser, running for Palmerston North City Council.