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Man towed corroded boat trailer, killing young mother when it detached and struck her vehicle
The woman's 3-year-old son was also in the car at the time of the crash.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
From South Africa to Lewis Pass: How First XV rugby teams are gearing up
Kiwi teams have performed well against some international rivals.
Disgraced teacher Timothy Fisher worked at 12 public schools after indecency convictions
A police vet once carried a 'red stamp' warning he must not be left alone with kids.
Rotorua and Feilding chase world schoolboy glory in Japan
Rotorua Boys’ High and Feilding High will play five games in eight days.
'Great result': Late-night burglary foiled after police catch four at scene
About $500 of alcohol was stolen and several thousand dollars' damage caused.
Police name victim of fatal mobility scooter crash who died three days later
The 69-year-old and another person fell from a mobility scooter on South Rd, New Plymouth.
Boil-water alert: What residents in Bell Block and The Links must do now
A water sample near New Plymouth Airport tested positive for E. coli.
Father’s fury: Former detective says system failed his coward-punch victim son
Former detective TeUraura Nganeko says police framing decides justice.
Meet the 2026 Dairy Woman of the Year finalists
The award recognises passion, drive, innovation and leadership in the dairy sector.
Pay before you pump: Police advise petrol stations after concerns of fuel theft
Measures include pre-pay, high staffing visibility, lighting, CCTV and security.
Carmel Sepuloni: Auckland can be a global powerhouse if Govt backs its people
Carmel Sepuloni warns National cuts put up to 20,000 construction jobs at risk.
NZ Post backs down on decision to pull services for 10 lucky stores
Wellington's Marsden Books was one of 10 successful stores around the country.
Auckland Airport fog restrictions lifted
Morning fog caused widespread travel disruption for both arriving and departing flights.
Explained: What is NZ20? Everything to know about new T20 league
New Zealand Cricket has given a green light in principle for the franchise competition.
'They just get on and play': CNI schools embrace cameras as Auckland holds out
All 54 CNI First XV games will stream free on Māori+ YouTube this season.
Your guide to New Zealand's best Easter weekend events and more
Yet to plan your Easter weekend? We've got you covered.
Strike of luck! Rotorua and Tauranga Lotto players win big
Four players Bay of Plenty-wide cashed in over the weekend.
Inside the brutal training grind driving Maadi Cup hopefuls
Marlborough Boys' College rowers clock up to nine gruelling sessions a week.
Rugby film No Tears On The Field follows Taranaki prop’s remarkable journey
After nearly losing both her arms, Maddison Davison is now a fearless force.
‘It never ends’: Farm murder victim’s family devastated as killer wins appeal, continues fight
Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained by his ankle to a car, and dragged to his death.
New Plymouth brewery buys iconic Gisborne Gold brand
Three Sisters Brewery will keep Sunshine’s Gisborne taproom and core beers open.
'It's make or break' now for Phoenix women
The Phoenix have conceded just 13 goals and boast a +19 goal difference.
Datagrid's $5.1b 'AI factory' faces three major hurdles
Why Chorus walked away from its Datagrid partnership.
Driver who killed teen in speeding crash caught again at 190km/h in 'dangerous pattern'
Kevin Bishell caused the Taranaki crash that killed Olivia Keightley-Trigg, 18, in 2018.
'Eleven months for a man's life': Charity urges mandatory coward punch minimums
Walk Without Fear wants an eight-year minimum non-parole term for such killings.
Street attacker ‘growled like dog’ as she bit and latched on to stranger’s arm
The victim had a large open arm wound from the bite and was also bitten on the wrist.
From Feilding to Whanganui: Where $2m homes are starting to appear
Analyst Nick Goodall says these top-end homes act as their own market.
From leap of faith to class of 1996: Te Arawa greats hit kapa haka stage again
The iwi has the reigning Te Matatini champion and runner-up teams.
Grandmother of boy killed by dogs will support accused owner in court
'It feels like we are all being made to relive what happened that day.'
'Very humble, very respectful': Rotorua student takes out national youth Muay Thai crown
Te Auepo began Muay Thai at the age of 4 and competed in her first competition at 9.