Politics
Chinese and Indians called 'a**holes' in meeting. Peters defends them
The NZ First leader has made remarks about MP Lawrence Xu-Nan that were called racist.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Doctor speaks after years of abuse: 'Family violence impacts all socioeconomic groups'
The South Island doctor says family violence does not discriminate by social status.
Carcasses, trespasses, and a 'Slink Mafia': The strange and smelly saga of Fast Eddie
A neighbour of Eddie Zhi says the stench has become an awful part of daily life.
Where the winning $15.3m Lotto Powerball ticket was sold
The jackpot includes $15m from Powerball First Division & $333k from Lotto First Division.
The saga of Eddie Zhi’s Southland slink-skin operation
This week, Da Cheng “Eddie” Zhi burned thousands of animal carcasses accumulated at his Tuturau property. Video / Supplied
Heavy rain and 90km/h gusts set to hit school holiday weekend
The rain is forecast to reach Auckland and Northland on Sunday.
Council dumps plan to truck human waste to local farm
Councillors voted to send Cromwell’s sludge to Winton landfill.
Fears region's urology service could collapse as surgeries cancelled
Briefings rated the risk ‘extreme’ and warned of a possible service collapse.
Luxury crayfish trips cost Queenstown company two $1m choppers
The company had been warned to stop the trips before the Fisheries Act prosecution.
Calls for more flood protection along the Mataura River
Environment Southland is reviewing 14.5km of flood assets along the river.
The Country: Southland farmers battle relentless spring weather
On today's show: Paul Henry, Dean Rabbidge, Kate Acland, Kaitlin Bates and Phil Duncan.
'Cavalier' helicopter pilot who fled NZ seeks online funding to overturn CAA convictions
Brendan 'Buzz' Thow has set up a GoFundMe page asking for money to hire a barrister.
Severe gales and heavy rain set to hit central NZ
The wet and windy start to the school holidays is set to continue for parts of NZ.
Teens jointly charged with murder after child's death, denied bail
Their interim name suppression was continued when they appeared in court today.
Cold fronts to bring wild start to school holidays and risk of heavy snow
The wettest weather is set for Sunday, with snow and gales possible.
Teens accused of harming child who later died face new charges, police say
The pair were previously charged with causing grievous bodily harm.
Homicide probe launched after injured Southland child dies in Auckland hospital
Police say a man and woman are expected to face further charges.
Dolphin found dead on Invercargill beach died from toxoplasmosis
'Threats to our native marine species don’t only come from activities happening at sea.'
The Country: On board the first Chathams cattle voyage
On today: Todd McClay, Dr Robyn Dynes, Callum McCallum, Jo Luxton, and Grant Weller.
New Zealand's best airports – ranked and rated
We've ranked our top 15 - now we want to hear from you.
First XV rugby annual awards: Celebrating the best of schools rugby
Our unofficial 2026 First XV awards honour the season's best moments.
Wellness reset: Saunas, spas and hot pools to try across NZ
From $20 sessions to $9,999 retreats, 28 ways to unwind and recharge.
Child found critically injured at Southland home 'not likely to recover', pair in court
Two 19-year-olds have appeared in the Invercargill District Court charged with GBH.
10m waves dwarf Paeroa's giant L&P bottle as monster swell hits south
Coastal erosion, inundation and harbour dangers are possible before conditions ease.
Where last night's lucky Lotto winners bought their tickets
Powerball wasn't struck, so it will go up to $8 million on Wednesday.
Thousands of buildings no longer considered earthquake-prone
The changes are expected to save building owners and the economy $8.2 billion.
Severe gale watches issued amid changeable weekend weather
Snow warnings are in place for the Crown Range and Milford roads overnight.
One dead after car hit by freight train near Invercargill
Police are investigating a fatal crash at the Mill Road South crossing.
'The full package': Canterbury reclaims top spot in ASB economic rankings
Taranaki surged to second, while Auckland fell to sixth in Q2.
Cold front: Snow risk shifts north after snow, flooding close highways
Snow and flooding closed two South Island highways.