New Zealand
Rawiri Waititi wins Waiariki for third election in a row
The co-leader of Te Pāti Māori finished 2274 votes ahead of Greens newcomer Tania Waikato.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
National Party volunteer rebuked over ‘offensive’ Labour voter street-fight joke
Kumar said he regretted the post.
Western Bay proposes granny flat build charges of up to $45,000
The infrastructure contributions were previously collected through resource consents.
Man suffers 'life-altering' injuries in alleged Mount assault
Police want to hear from anyone in the area, including people with CCTV footage.
Delay in naming man and woman in Kawerau homicide inquiry
The woman was found in a bedroom with traumatic injuries to her head and face.
'Punished': Asbestos in fire-damaged home contaminates neighbour's property
The owner only learned of the contamination in 2025, years after buying her home.
Woman diagnosed with breast cancer six weeks after clear mammogram
She's backing a call to step up screening for dense breasts.
Woman charged with 8-year-old's murder admits assault charges on another child
The charges relate to Rickah’Shae Keefe-Haerewa and another child over three years.
Tauranga hit-and-run accused removed from court
A man faces seven charges include dangerous driving and assaulting a first responder.
Government backs geothermal exploration with funding for Rotorua projects
The Government aims to double geothermal energy use by 2040.
'Growing unchecked': Resident says shelterbelt is reducing visibility
NZTA says it hasn't recently assessed sightlines at the intersection.
'Yusss': New $100,000 pump track opens at Rotorua Intermediate
Pro riders Lachie Stevens-McNab and Tuhoto-Ariki Pene opened the track alongside students.
Kiwi teen makes history with second Youth Olympic gold
Muchirahondo is the first NZ swimmer to win multiple Youth Olympic medals.
Homeless man vandalised election signs to use them for shelter, court told
His dislike of two party leaders sparks his attack on two election signs.
Editorial: Struggling Mount businesses need help to thrive
OPINION: Fences should not stop people from enjoying the rest of the area.
Respected GP comes out of retirement at 78 to help his daughter
She had just two words when he offered to return to the practice she now runs: 'F*** yes'.
Whooping cough cases on the rise as 21 Auckland schools report illness
Health NZ says immunisation is the best protection against whooping cough.
Man in custody after alleged hit-and-run
Driver allegedly flees Tauranga police and tries to break into another vehicle.
The gigs to put in your calendar this summer, from Bruno Mars to Guns N' Roses
From festivals to first-time superstar visits, here's everything you need to know.
Where will smokers go? Rest home fire death trial sends ripples through aged care
Defence lawyer says reluctance to house smokers would increase if village is convicted.
'Only realistic option': Rotorua officer justified in firing 14 shots, IPCA finds
None of the 14 shots hit the driver, who was wanted for serious offending.
Prominent National volunteer regrets post saying assault victim was a Labour voter
Raj Kumar, a councillor and former mayoral candidate, has removed his 'attempt at satire'.
Parent says students 'force-fed radical left ideology' after Greens candidate attended awards
The candidate was invited as an 'inspirational leader', the principal says.
Privatised netball league model ‘didn’t stack up’ for Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic
Magic said the proposed league’s financial model was not viable.