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Young girl playing with her toys led to the discovery she was being raped by her father
The man, who has been sent to prison, now admits he has 'ruined his little girl's life'.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'Looks like it will intensify': Severe thunderstorm watch for upper North Island
'There is quite a wide risk of thunderstorms tonight and into tomorrow.'
Long traffic queues as Aucklanders return from holiday; Labour Weekend road toll at two
MetService warns heavy rain, wind and snow could disrupt travel today.
'Consider moving your trip forward': New weather warnings issued as storm nears
Cold snap brings rain, wind and snow for Labour Day travellers.
Health NZ investigates measles case at Wellington Girls’ College
Wellington Girls’ College students are told to isolate after measles exposure.
Claim UK migrant sex offender tried to return to prison but guards turned him away
Witness says Hadush Kebatu tried several times to walk back into jail.
Lotto: Nine people share $1m as Powerball jackpot goes unstruck yet again
Saturday's Powerball jackpot climbed to a record for the year after no one won midweek.
'Significant weather coming': Rain, wind watches issued for long weekend
The lower North Island and upper South Island will be impacted.
Grey wave: Local elections deliver NZ's oldest mayoral line-up in recent history
The average age of big-city mayors has climbed to nearly 68.
Warning issued for poisonous shellfish along Taranaki coast
Pāua, crab and crayfish are safe to eat if the gut is completely removed.
Measles outbreak grows to eight cases as more infections expected
Wellington and Taranaki each have one new confirmed case of measles.
Amber alert 'resolved' after autistic 5-year-old boy reported missing
Police issued the alert in the early hours of this morning.
Two lucky players split $1m as Lotto Powerball rolls over to $28m
Saturday's Powerball jackpot climbs to a record for the year after no one won last night.
Fire out on Port Taranaki vessel carrying hazardous substance
Four fire trucks and four specialist units responded to the morning blaze.
Racial abuse spurs 'persistent' street attack of chef closing up bakery
Dara Singh punched, kicked and slapped the man, who then hit his head and was concussed.
High-flying Syos buys underwater drone maker Bay Dynamics
Subsea capability was the only element missing in firm's offering to customers.
Man charged after fatal boat trailer crash that killed young mother
Four others were injured in the Te Mapara crash on July 11.
'Potential regional disaster': Chilling Mt Taranaki eruption prediction
The project looks at what would happen if the volcano erupted.
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer failed to declare properties under Parliament's rules
The leader has avoided Herald questions about the properties for nearly a month.
Conwoman who killed pensioner with an iron admits she hasn't been 'completely honest'
Julianna Nuku has told differing stories about the murder of Bernard Boylan.
For Today again: Netherworld Dancing Toys classic revived after 40 years
Nick Sampson: "I said no for two months ... would it just sound like a bad cover?"
Assessing the All Blacks depth and best starting team
Should we be worried about the All Blacks depth? And who should start the Grand Slam tour?
Waitomo, Ruapehu 'still coming to terms' with flood damage
Some major roads are due to reopen today.
Tolkien course claims Middle-earth shows racial bias, says UK academic
The Nottingham course also examines racial themes in CS Lewis’ Narnia.
'Wisdom's been usurped by incompetence': Comparing today's 'petulant' MPs to Jim Bolger
OPINION: Intolerance for other points of view, the antithesis of Bolger, is now common.
Matthew Hooton: Why Bolger’s legacy still matters for today’s leaders
OPINION: The late Prime Minister was deeply connected across New Zealand.
'Symbol of reconciliation': How an iwi has regained a massive land block after 177 years
Porirua purchase marks a powerful healing moment for Ngāti Toa Rangatira.
'The Great Helmsman' Jim Bolger left school at 15 & rose to be PM. His legacy is immense
'Because it is the right thing to do': Bolger brokered first big Treaty deals with iwi.
Millionaire status guaranteed but more important goal looms
Sadness hangs over Ladies Man's attempt to win Livamol Classic for second time.
Taupō businessman fighting rape, bribery charges keeps name secret
He is accused of raping a woman and bribing her to drop her police complaint.