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Hero dog who saved owner from crash receives award decades on
Nikki the German Shepherd's award is the first of its kind in New Zealand.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Police confirm number of fatalities in fiery Taranaki crash
Firefighters say one of the vehicles was engulfed in flames.
'Tragedy': Unclear how many victims in Taranaki crash
Firefighters say one of the vehicles was engulfed in flames after the crash.
Live: 91 cases, protesters descend on Parliament, jabs for kids get green light from Medsafe
From today health officials are changing the way daily Covid cases are reported.
Taranaki outbreak: Majority of cases kids from local primary school
Five locations of interest in Hāwera have been announced.
Live: Covid cluster - 11 cases in one Taranaki school class
The district's mayor says there are 11 cases at one Eltham school.
New positive Covid-19 case in Eltham
The case is not yet linked to any of the recent cases in New Plymouth or Waitara
South Taranaki water restrictions 'likely' - council
"We just need people to conserve, fix leaks, use water wisely and not be wasteful."
Māori council seats bring cuts to general councillors
South Taranaki will lose one seat on the Taranaki Regional Council.
Big read: Phil Nixon on why 'South Taranaki is the centre of the universe'
Mayor Phil Nixon sees a bright future for South Taranaki.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
Man dies after becoming trapped in machinery at food plant
The accident happened in South Taranaki
Fonterra announces closure of Kāpiti plant, 70 jobs on the line
Fonterra CEO said staff were told about the restructure this morning.
Emergency services attending gas leak in Taranaki
Fire and Emergency New Zealand are on the scene and are investigating.
'Trailblazing' service dog wins top award
Rica has been Merenia Donne's "soulmate" for 12 years.
Murdered farmer 'generous and friendly to all'
Murdered farmer's family feel numb and saddened by a death which has shocked community.
Heartland: Cheese capital needs a boost
Eltham has its cheese capital status to trade on - but locals say it still needs a lift.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Kiwis released at Lake Rotokare
Two brown kiwis have been released at Lake Rotokare. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Message to his holiness the Pope, return our teddy!
Eltham teddy bear involved in international kidnapping case. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Message to his holiness the Pope, return our teddy!
Eltham teddy bear involved in international kidnapping case. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Fifty years of fighting fires
Seventy-four-year-old Eltham Fire Brigade volunteer Max Mackay has been awarded the United Fire Brigade association 50-year service medal.
Teen killed in Easter car crash named
Police have named a 19-year-old Taranaki man killed when the car he was driving crashed into trees on Sunday evening.