Politics
Winston Peters defends NZ First ad blaming ‘’woke b******t’ for navy ship sinking
Peters says the ship’s captain was hired under a DEI programme.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
More than 50 jobs secured as Caroline Eve takes over Ballentynes stores
The takeover means Caroline Eve’s workforce will grow to 200 employees nationwide.
Police plan more searches to find man linked to mother's death
He was the sole person of interest in his mother Karen Gilbert-Palmer’s death.
One dead, another airlifted to hospital after crash near Levin
State Highway 1 remains closed as the Serious Crash Unit investigates.
Final search planned for body of man suspected of killing mother
Jeremy Robertson is believed to have driven the victim's car 350km to Rotorua.
No damage, no injuries: Car smashes into Levin Police Station entrance bollard
A person is helping police with their inquiries.
'Everybody loved her:' Woman's death may have been averted if toxicity levels were checked earlier
Wendy Gorrie showed all the signs of lithium toxicity when she was admitted to hospital.
Mother confronts past as baby killer’s crimes revisited in new podcast
Lise Turner died in 2023, but the impact of her heartbreaking crimes continues.
Teacher dismissed following school inquiry into behaviour towards student
A claim has been made about a Horowhenua College teacher's conduct towards a student.
'We took it extremely seriously': School, Teaching Council probe over teacher
A claim has been made about a Horowhenua College teacher's conduct towards a student.
Teen who crashed and died on learner's licence was one week out from sitting restricted
Steile Veenendaal, 16, was speeding and unsupervised when he lost control.
Police officer describes bar manager as 'one of the most difficult' drink-drivers he's ever dealt with
Now Gabrielle Lores has lost her bar manager licence as a result.
'Praying he pulls through': Motorist recalls terrifying moment of head-on crash
Man stunned as truck, car crash head-on before smashing into him, blocking SH1 for hours.
Woman falsely claimed she was sexually assaulted by Uber driver while celebrating her engagement
'She will not have fond memories of her Queenstown getaway,' her lawyer told the judge.
'Cease to exist': Mayor questions his district will survive Govt ultimatum
It's time for a conversation about 'who we are and where we want go next' - Tararua mayor.
Your next art escape: Hidden galleries, trails and workshops around Aotearoa
From glassblowing to bone carving, get hands-on in NZ.
'Bledisloe Cup of tap water': NZ's best local drop named ahead of transtasman duel
The Kiwi champ was edged out by Katherine's water plant in the transtasman taste test.
Meridian green-lit for 120MW solar farm to power 30,000 homes
A final investment decision is expected in the fourth quarter of 2027.
House sales slide as Iran war, fuel costs and rate fears hit buyers
National sales in April fell 7.9% year on year, REINZ data shows.
'A real whodunnit:' Man who killed German backpacker 21 years ago wants to clear his name
Michael Scott Wallace denies killing Birgit Brauer while she was hitchhiking in Taranaki.
One seriously injured after Levin collision between vehicle and person
St John took one person to Palmerston North Hospital in a serious condition.
From Foxton to first class: Kiwi berry start-up lands Emirates farming deal
A 12-month Dubai trial led Emirates Bustanica to seek a commercial agreement.
'Like a treasure map': New tool points CHB farmers to more profitable crops
It gives colour-coded ratings using climate, soil, yield and economic data.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: You can cut all the town bins you like, it won't reduce your rates
Councils have three months to decide who they join and how it will work.