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'Changeable weather for the whole week': Waves of thunderstorms to roll over NZ today
Weather warnings have been issued for parts of the country as gales, heavy rain forecast.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Woman seeks $350k in damages after pregnancy ended in stillbirth
Taranaki Base Hospital's management of her diabetes while she was pregnant was inadequate.
It's a rollover: No winners in $8m Powerball jackpot
Strike Four has also rolled over, pushing the prize pool to $400,000.
'Extremely traumatic': Man died from fall in ED after his 'high-risk' status was overlooked
Leonard Collett was seen struggling to walk back to his bed. Soon after, he fell and died.
'Misleading': Deputy Mayor slams Hobson's Pledge over campaign ad
Kelly Stratford's photo was used without consent in the campaign.
Te Mātuku launches whānau voice report series to guide health decisions
The reports provide a grassroots view of what communities need most.
'Strong position': Milk production hits August record
Waikato and Taranaki led the gains, while growth in the South Island was more subdued.
Giant penguin fossil unearthed on Taranaki coast sheds new light on extinction
The fossil skull found in Taranaki is 31% longer than that of an emperor penguin.
Tory Whanau U-turns on future mayoral bid, eyes run for Parliament
Whanau has previously said she'd 'love to have a crack at being a minister'.
Community mourns as search for missing Waikato man ends in tragedy
Police said the body was found about 3.30pm on Monday in New Plymouth.
Heavy rain watch issued for Bay of Plenty
Two separate weather fronts are driving widespread rain across the North Island.
'Weather rollercoaster': Heavy rain warnings in place for multiple regions
Northland, Auckland and Bay of Plenty face downpours through to Wednesday.
Southern Ocean low, subtropical 'plume of moisture': Waves of rain to lash school holidays
Forecasters say low pressure in the Southern Ocean will drive rain and strong winds.
Third-oldest living All Black dies, aged 93
Stuart Freebairn was the last surviving player for the All Blacks' 1953-54 tour.
Heavy rain and gale warnings hit central NZ regions
Winds hit 133km/h at Wellington's Mt Kaukau during overnight gales.
Community garden grows kai and connection
“Gardens grow vegetables, orchards grow fruit, but community gardens grow people.”
Injury-hobbled Magpies overwhelmed by Taranaki
The Magpies had five changes in the team from week to week.
‘Totally unsurvivable’: Chilling warning to Govt before teen’s fire death
Foam-filled furniture cuts average escape time in a house fire by 90%.
Cost of living pressures keep households pessimistic in confidence survey
Lower-income households remain hardest hit as essentials eat up pay.
'Payout has definitely helped': Rural spending picks up in Taranaki
Shops in Stratford report locals buying higher-end appliances once more.
'I moved because I wanted life': Cancer patient on why she left NZ
About 400 New Zealanders are diagnosed with myeloma each year.
Incoming storm: 120km/h gales, heavy rain to wallop regions
Severe weather warnings are in place for parts of the North and South islands.
Opinion: Nitrate in drinking water - research v headlines
OPINION: Research shows nitrate in water may pose less risk than some claims suggest.
Stunning comeback from jockey after horror injury run
Tough as nails, Elen Nicholas is back in the saddle in style.
'Too fast': Cancer survivor died in sea biscuit river tragedy
A coroner said the jet ski towing her was speeding and called for more 5-knot limit signs.
How Shavaughn Ruakere overcame her private ‘shame’ for historic new role
It's her most daunting challenge so far.
'A most enjoyable afternoon': The Women’s Institute in NZ
"The underlying aims of the Institute are homemaking, co-operation, and citizenship."
'Ran out of options': Fugitive accused of $1.8m scam surrenders after year on the run
He's accused of splurging $117,000 on luxury jewellery before handing himself in.
Teen robber given 80% sentencing discounts, back reoffending five months later
Katana Faulkner has left a trail of victims around North Island.
Race day rituals: Inside Zoe Hobbs' path to sprinting success
Tokyo will be Hobbs’ fourth world championships since she debuted in 2019.