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Te Pāti Māori, NZ First get funding for electorate offices they don't have. Is that fair?
Some MPs have three offices, some have two, many have one, Te Pāti Māori has none.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Condor Sevens: The unlikely high school champions nobody saw coming
Coach Tom Peyton built this title run over three years on a zero budget.
Hello summer: Downpours, thunder and hail for BoP
An orange heavy rain warning runs 22 hours from 2am Wednesday.
Police name man killed near Wind Wand sculpture in New Plymouth
A 44-year-old man is charged with murder and due in the High Court on December 5.
The public hospital doctor owed $1.27m in annual leave
Union says it was often hard for doctors in small or stretched services to take time off.
Rivalries renewed: Former All Blacks to take on Wallabies legends in Anzac Day clash
Former All Black Nehe Milner-Skudder to take field; David Campese to manage Aussie team.
Lotto winnings: 17 players share $264k haul as Powerball climbs to $10m
Each winning ticket player pockets $15,522.
UB40's Ali Campbell on Māori culture: 'It's a shame your boss is trying to rewrite history'
The singer says his love for Aotearoa began with an anti-apartheid protest.
Kaipara leader calls for boat ban at Kai Iwi Lakes over invasive clam threat
Nearly 19,000 people are expected at Kai Iwi Lakes this year, many with boats.
Govt orders mining royalty shakeup as decades-old discounts bite Crown take
Nearly half of new mining permits since 2013 still use 1996 royalty rates.
Murder-accused reveals social media password was 'bad boy killer'
Rakai Thompson has been accused of murdering his friend Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley.
Ancient water found deep below as scientists warn of aquifer risks
Groundwater supplies about 40% of New Zealand’s drinking water.
Soggy Auckland Santa parade in store as thunderstorms rumble over north today
The good news is that everywhere should see a fine Saturday.
Murder-accused claims he was armed with knife because he'd been making a steak sandwich
Rakai Thompson used the knife to stab his friend but says it was in self-defence.
'Doesn't look too bad': Trailer that killed young mum had bad rust, seized brakes
The 19-year-old trailer owner had also re-registered the old trailer as brand new.
Genesis secures deal for 1000MW wind partnership with Yinson
The deal could deliver up to 1000MW of new onshore wind power.
Crews battle fire at Hāwera commercial building
Eight fire engines and specialist crews remain at the scene in Hāwera.
'This is all your fault': Emotion takes hold as footage of teen's alleged murder plays at trial
Rakai Thompson has been accused of murdering his young friend, Te Omeka Akariri-Buckley.
Rugby World Cup 2027 draw: Who the All Blacks could play
The All Blacks' potential opponents for the 2027 World Cup.
'Don't f*** with me': Group's night of sheep rustling ends in fatal stabbing of 17yo
Rakai Thompson is on trial for the alleged murder of his friend, Te Omeka Akariri-Buckley.
One of the biggest crane lifts in New Zealand for new bridge north of Wairoa
Thursday's lift will be a sight to behold, and a joy for the community of Te Reinga.
From QI to Kirikiriroa: Alan Davies set for long-awaited NZ return
The QI star begins his 10-date New Zealand tour in Hamilton on July 31.
Preserving NZ's railcar history in Pahiatua
Volunteers at Pahiatua Railcar Society spend Sundays restoring New Zealand icons.
1200 prescription mistakes found in probe after toddler's death
One in four script errors could have caused serious harm if missed.
Outstanding mare back but with track and distance concerns
Orchestral returns but punters are warned to be careful.
Man appears in court charged with murder after New Plymouth foreshore death
Police were called to the Coastal Walkway area last night after reports of an altercation.
Air NZ flight returns to Auckland after in-flight engineering issue
Flight NZ5077 turned around near Mt Taranaki before returning to Auckland.
Police release footage of armed dairy robbery attempt in New Plymouth
Footage shows the masked man entering the Ngamotu Rd store with a large knife.
Heavy rain batters North Island as multiple warnings remain in place, state highway flooded
Auckland faces an early morning soaking as the downpour moves east.
Global warming and flood risk: Potential Waikato impact revealed
More than 63,000 residents are living in vulnerable areas, the modelling shows.