Crime
Ex-Rebels member who killed a man, stabbed another, paroled after 2.5 years
George Pikaahu killed the RSE worker in a mass brawl involving about 50 people.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Strong earthquake reported near Seddon
The quake was initially classified as moderate but has been upgraded.
'Not a great situation': Marlborough growers face tough wine season
Wine makers ask growers to leave some grapes unpicked in Marlborough.
Gang members use local gym for brutal bare-knuckle fights
Gym owner changes rules after private group booking used by gang.
'It wears everyone out': Drought taking its toll on farmers
'As farmers, we love our stock and want to keep them going.'
'It's getting scary now': Drought-hit farmers face harsh winter
'At the end of the day, everyone takes their turn at a bad season - this is ours.'
Scott Watson’s bid for freedom in tatters as parole hearing abandoned
The hearing is being abandoned instead of adjourned after running over time.
Revenge, violence and throwing faeces: Inside Scott Watson’s freedom bid
The double murderer appeared before the Parole Board yesterday for the sixth time.
Killer Beez secretary wants to swap life of crime for jewellery making
$35,000 cash and two Harley-Davidsons were seized from Stenton Wilde's home.
Ferry sailings cancelled due to large swells in Cook Strait
A southerly swell is expected to rise to 4m.
Hyundai back in contention for Cook Strait ferries after Peters talks
The Government last year cancelled an order with Hyundai to build two mega ferries,
Stranded: No timeline for Bluebridge ferry’s mechanical fix
'There's a lot of people sitting at the equestrian park in Blenheim, scrambling.'
Air Force base personnel evacuated as police erect cordons in Woodbourne after ‘incident’
A police spokesperson said they were responding to an incident in Marlborough.
Well-known NZ Herald names to depart as 30 roles cut from newsroom; new video brand on way
Political editor and senior sports columnist among those who are opting to leave.
Who let the dogs out? Animals let loose from SPCA crates in night raid
A man broke into the Nelson SPCA twice and let dogs and cats out of their enclosures.
Summer will never be over – as long as you keep chasing the sun
This week's best travel deals for sun-seekers.
Elder’s 38-year battle for justice: Resolution sought within lifetime
The Crown is appealing a compensation ruling for customary landowners in the South Island.
The robots that could replace fungicides
UV-C light targets mildew at night, preventing pathogen regeneration.
Volunteers join police in search for missing jetskier in Cook Strait
The man disappeared while trying to cross the strait on a jetski.
Govt looks to narrow list of shipbuilders to strike a deal on new ferries
The future of Interislander's Cook Strait ships hangs in the balance.
‘A piece of nothing’: A high-country family’s ambitious farm succession plan
Susan and Willie MacDonald weren't the chosen ones – but their children might be.
‘More isolated than ever’: School’s struggle as it awaits $650k jetty
Construction of a new Waitaria Bay jetty will start mid-2025.
Watch: Family of orcas delight with 'amazing show'
A woman fishing said orcas swimming in formation was the perfect start to the year.
Ferry disruptions ease as weather system shifts northerly
Magician Nigel Kennedy: 'Never seen a summer like this for bad weather' on ferries.
'People were vomiting': Passengers make it across Cook Strait on 'very rough' sailing
High winds and swells have battered Cook Strait over the weekend.
Ferry chaos: Interislander cancels sailings, warns of disruption for 'next few days'
Ferry passengers face further disruptions today.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued, torrential rain possible
Lightning, heavy rain and hail are possible across much of the country.
Hope-Smart murders: Reflections on infamous case as Watson awaits court for appeal decision
The 1998 murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope remain one of NZ's most talked about cases.
Weather warnings for North Island as Interislander cancels crossings
A deep low-pressure system is directing southerly gales and powerful swells.
All the road closures that could impact your summer road trip
With lots going on around New Zealand, it's important to plan your travel route carefully.