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Longboarding revival: Youngest-ever NZ team heads to world championships
'You can longboard anywhere, in any conditions.'
Latest from Taranaki
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Kiwibank circles, as Taranaki residents fail to block TSB sale
TSB's owner to vote on sale of TSB to Heartland this week.
Why this Taranaki dairy farmer built a home for his herd
A big investment in cow comfort is paying off in more ways than one.
Four Lotto players win $250k – where the winning tickets were sold
Powerball has rolled over to $20m on Wednesday.
Weekend cold front to bring heavy rain, severe gales and snow
MetService warns of heavy rain and severe gales as a front moves up the country.
'Once it’s gone, it’s gone': Taranaki locals in court bid to slow TSB sale
Judge's decision to become public on Tuesday.
Kiwibank profit falls to $174m as fierce competition squeezes margins
Kiwibank’s profit fell to $174m as lending grew and margins narrowed.
40 of the best rainy-day activities around the country
Rainproof options range from geothermal spas to indoor climbing.
Nearly $193b of infrastructure projects lack confirmed funding
Sweden and Norway use funded 12-year plans that outlast governments.
Woman found dead after house fire started by candles burns out unnoticed
Joy Brewer's death was discovered days later after a neighbour called police.
Tourists causing headaches on NZ road to get pix for Instagram
'It is not worth risking your life to update your social media account.'
Checkpoint dodgers among dozens dealt with in police crackdown
Two drivers allegedly tried to evade police, including a 15-year-old.
Data centres aren't the problem, our electricity market is
OPINION: New data centres could drive growth, but power-market reform is urgent.
Heavy rain and strong wind watches issued as temperatures set to plunge
MetService said the drop in temperatures will be 'noticeable'.
Another power company's set to join data centre club, but at what cost?
Analysts say a data centre could steady Contact’s cash flow but need big funding.
First XV rugby: The best schoolboy No 10s from around the country
First XV footy features many talented playmakers – here are 10 of the best.
More than 50 jobs secured as Caroline Eve takes over Ballentynes stores
The takeover means Caroline Eve’s workforce will grow to 200 employees nationwide.
Contact backs data centre development, posts record $423m profit
Contact and CDC are exploring a 250MW data centre at Stratford.
Contact profit rises 28% to $423m as giant data centre plan takes shape
Contact’s ebitdaf rose 31% to $1011 million after the Manawa acquisition.
Missing teen found after argument with mum prompts disappearance
The 15-year-old ran into an area of bush in New Plymouth around midnight, police said.
'Concerning': Man in custody after allegedly firing gun in Stratford
Police were called to Oberon St about 9am after a firearm report.
Cold snap puts power system under pressure despite full hydro lakes
Power use reached a record 7415MW, up from 7247MW the previous morning.
Deals worth $24b: Latest overseas investments revealed
Forestry, horticulture and mining featured in the latest OIO consent approvals.
Family fishing trip ends in tragedy as boy, stepmother die crossing notorious river bar
Newly released findings reveal how the Pātea River Bar capsize unfolded.
First XV rugby: 1A semi-finals set, Super 8 final locked in
Covering the latest developments in schools rugby.
Person attacked while they slept, teenager to appear in court
Police arrested two people near the scene and tracked another four to Hamilton.
No easy detour: Mōkau businesses face another SH3 shutdown
The road closes from 6am Saturday, August 22 to 6pm Tuesday, August 25.
Inside the Faull family's bold Bali moves: Two new Ubud hotels opened
The business, partly Kiwi-owned, has 170 hotels and employs 15,000 staff in 20 countries.
'Beautiful': More suspected meteor sightings for second night in row
Skygazers in Auckland and further south saw flashes of light streaking across the sky.
First offshore oil permit granted since ban repeal
Australian explorer EnZed Energy has secured a 12-year offshore permit.