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‘A huge number of irregularities’: Kaipara mayor defends election complaint move
A 76-year-old wore his father’s RNZAF blazer to protest for democracy.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Mayoral candidates stuck in cliffhanger, more results expected today
More results are expected to be released today as Saturday's votes enter the mix.
Northport expansion gets approval
Shares in Port of Tauranga, which owns 50% of Northport rose 2% after the news.
Northland College first state school to seek charter status
Ngāpuhi iwi will sponsor the school, providing cultural and governance support.
Kaipara's water woes deepen with non-compliance in safety standards
The DRRA questions water treatment and local authority transparency.
Whangārei ED meeting national targets but challenges remain, doctor warns
Leaked data shows Whangārei Hospital was above the national average.
Northland councils unite to manage $1b water, wastewater services
The Far North was the last to join, with one vote against the plan.
'Appalling racist language': Race Relations Commissioner slams police email
Race Relations Commissioner condemns three recent incidents of "vile racist abuse".
The mix-up that prevented a Whangārei woman from voting in Māori wards
Chala Chase urges voters to check their details, after her own enrolment mistake.
'It's unjust': Woman moved off Māori roll without her consent
Chala Chase now can't vote in Māori wards after being moved off the Māori roll.
Baby in bus case: Community blindsided by incident involving well-known family
The defendant was bright and engaging as a child and positive things were expected of her.
Woman accused of putting toddler in closed suitcase appears in court
Police say the child was at risk of suffocation, heat exhaustion and trauma.
On The Up: How a few muddy hot pools were transformed into a multimillion-dollar attraction
Long renowned for its healing powers, Ngāwhā Springs has undergone a $4.3m upgrade.
'It was a scary way to live': Housing battle ends for terminally ill man
Logan faced ICU admissions and five helicopter transfers due to poor living conditions.
'It was a huge eye-opener': How boating tragedy drives water safety advocate
Esther Hone lost a friend in a South Island boating accident as a teenager.
Kūmara growers ready for new freshwater farm rules, industry leader says
Plans must assess freshwater risks and report to regional councils.
'Everyone's anxious about it': Slip adds uncertainty to Brynderwyns project
Another Brynderwyns slip has spiked concern about the prolonged impact on businesses.
Editorial: Cost-of-living crisis hits harder in winter
OPINION: About one in 10 children lack a safe, warm bed in New Zealand.
Matthew Hooton: The case for abolishing regional councils in NZ
OPINION: Japan has 13 zones, while NZ has more than 1000, adding complexity and cost.
Northland mayor weighs second term amid calls to enter Parliament
Moko Tepania was 31 when he was elected Northland’s youngest mayor in 2022.
Noble false widow spider establishes itself in New Zealand
One of the world’s most invasive arachnids is thriving in urban areas in Aotearoa.
Northland retirement village residents rally for urgent law changes
Public consultation on the Retirement Villages Act review began in 2023.
Northland's six-month weather rollercoaster: Cyclones, droughts, floods
Cyclone Tam left 24,000 Northland homes without power on April 17.
High-profile investigator re-examines ex-cop's sexual assault case
Tim McKinnel is investigating ex-cop Jamie Foster's conviction.
The $80m blackout: How a pylon error plunged Northland into darkness
The power outage cost Northland businesses between $37.5 million and $80 million.
'Silence by Māori': Shane Jones calls out Ngāpuhi leaders after child's death
A hikoi down Kaikohe’s main street is planned for today at 10am to pay tribute to Catalya
Dargaville water crisis: Businesses face losses and residents raise health concerns
Repair work will take time as Dargaville's 5000 residents asked to stop using water.
'Lasting impact': Māori teen speaks out on beach assault, racial taunts
The court granted permanent name suppression for the offender.
'I'm a recidivist offender': Woman's journey from criminal to mentor
Allen has 178 convictions and has devoted herself to helping Northland addicts recover
Bird experts at oddsd over native parapara trees
Robert Webb advises removing parapara trees; Ian McLean suggests trimming flowers instead.