New Zealand
'You've got a minute': Pilot's dramatic escape after propeller snaps mid-air
Evan Wheeler's aircraft began shaking violently at 1200 feet above the Bay of Plenty.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
The 'underrated' part of NZ 'all Aussies' are being urged to visit
Travel writer Laura House calls the city 'both local and effortlessly cosmopolitan'.
Six60 launch new summer festival in Matakana
The line-up features artists including Yelawolf, Tash Sultana and Tami Neilson.
GrabOne before it's gone: Some businesses still honouring vouchers despite impact
Several operations say they are owed thousands of dollars from GrabOne.
Travel Alerts: Flights return, art blooms, and adventures await
Five new reasons to start planning your next trip
Boutique shoppers hit by scammers in elaborate dropshipping scheme
The Commerce Commission has received hundreds of complaints about fake NZ stores.
'Touch of sadness': Iconic shop ends 47-year journey
The owners have cited economic struggles as one of the reasons behind its demise.
Two dead after crashes in Matakana and Okaramio, Marlborough, motorists told to avoid areas
Both accidents happened about 6pm with roads closed around the crash scenes.
Oyster farms to close after sewage overflows, Watercare fix years away
Mahurangi Oysters owner Jim Aitken says 10 operators in the area are affected.
Actor Martin Henderson joins Matakana cyclists in protest for safer roads
The cyclists had a simple message: 'Donate to the Coastal Trail and get us off the road.'
Three hospitalised after car hits tree in North Auckland
Two people were seriously injured in the crash and a third person was also hospitalised.
Rapid growth in Mangawhai to continue as another 600 houses get green light
The seaside community is one of the fastest growing areas in the North Island.
'Good for our whole industry': Sawmill Brewery's history-making win
Small Matakana brewery wins big at the NZ Brewers Guild Beer Awards.
5 places to inspire your next staycation in NZ
Your really don’t need a far-flung holiday to reap the rewards.
King's counsel barrister v Auckland Council over Point Wells seawall: who won?
Issues from the case have wider implications: Auckland has a vast 3200km of coastline.
'Retirement funds eaten up' - Point Wells man wins battle for seawall, boat ramp
'It’s been well in excess of $280,000 and there’s more to spend.'
Auckland house-building outstrips population rise
On the fringes, especially to the north, west and south, are where real growth occurred.
Boatie plucked from dinghy after abandoning burning boat
A man was found in a rubber dinghy after abandoning a burning boat.
Property Insider: Timing of planned tenancy law changes tipped
'War on landlords' set to be reversed with law reform. But precisely when, landlords ask.
Creative instinct: Retailer proud to shine a light on Māori designs
'This is the highlight of this business.'
The young boy and the sea: 8yo lands marlin twice his size
Nate Barratt battled to bring in the monster fish for an hour and twenty minutes.
Stay away from Matakana Island and don't fly drones as blaze continues
Firefighters responded to a blaze on Matakana Island off the Bay of Plenty.
Fighting to keep the tide back: Meng Foon, King's Counsel barrister, businessman
Ex-tropical cyclone Lola which struck in the last few days battered the shoreline.
Driver wins McLaren sponsorship five years after father’s death
Brock Gilchrist has enjoyed a successful year and is now set to race a $375k sportscar.