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Cars impounded, bottles thrown at police in wild weekend on Taranaki roads
A driver speeding at nearly twice the limit was spiked near Inglewood.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Electrician by day, cosmos by night: Photographer chases clear NZ skies and world's biggest prize
Evan McKay has been shortlisted in the world’s biggest astronomy photography award.
Brave the 'Angry Cheese Roll' and other must-try foodie spots across NZ
Embark on a country-wide journey of flavour.
Gordon’s first black-type success comes with a bonus quinella
Prioress is in the form of her career and secured a valuable stakes win at New Plymouth.
Millar time at New Plymouth as trainer's double bookends programme
Janelle Millar has now accumulated more than 150 victories in her training career.
A farming legacy that's lasted a century – and still counting
The Bashford-Nicholls Trust grants about $300,000 a year in scholarships.
Super Fund-backed offshore wind project pushes ahead as rivals withdraw
The partnership has invested $15m to test a 1GW wind farm off South Taranaki.
'I'm not good enough': Experienced teacher's frustration after being told to retrain in NZ
Catherine McVey says completing another qualification could cost about $16,000 for a year.
Primary school returns to pen and paper after ditching iPads
Ōmata School has shelved iPads for years one to four this school year.
Missing boy found safe after search in New Plymouth
An amber alert was issued after he disappeared on Queen St in New Plymouth.
Group of injured trampers rescued from Mt Taranaki by helicopter
Three trampers have been rescued, two with serious injuries.
'Legend of Australian journalism': NZ-born Derryn Hinch dies at 82
Born in New Plymouth in 1944, Hinch began his career at the Taranaki Herald.
Legal threat slows $620m TSB–Heartland merger plan
Taranaki locals dig their heels in, but deal is still set for completion in December.
Rain warning lifted in most areas, rough weather reaches central North Island
Air NZ has warned of potential flight disruption, ferries cancelled and slips close roads.
Air NZ warns travellers of weather disruptions before long weekend
MetService warns winds could reach severe gale strength across several regions.
'Out for trouble': Inside the 60-second, $80k raid on a jewellery store
More than 100 items were stolen in the early morning smash-and-grab in New Plymouth.
Man at property to fix window flown for surgery after 'frenzied' pit bull attack
Dogs King and Loyal later chased a boy from his scooter before turning on another man.
'A reckless act': Inexperienced climber fell 600m to his death on icy mountain
Vladimir Levchenko tackled the Taranaki Maunga climb with unsuitable gear and skills.
Health NZ shelves major hospital restructure
Nearly 100 frontline workers had reportedly faced reapplying for their positions.
'World changed forever': Family, fans in shock after Kiwi influencer's death
Joel Yukich built a loyal online following with more than 115,000 fans.
Climber’s nightmare 300m fall ends with axe in abdomen on Taranaki Maunga
Planning, and a well-organised rescue team helped save the climber.
'Slow but steady': Car crash victim utters first words after waking from coma
More than $36,000 has been donated towards Phoebe Nolly’s recovery.
'Stoked as bro': Family celebrates buying first home just days after eviction | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Nikitia Pouwhare and her family bought a three-bedroom home just eight days after receiving an eviction notice. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
'Noisy' 4.8 magnitude tremor hits lower North Island in late night jolt
More than 5000 people reported feeling the shake.
Climber rescued from Taranaki Maunga after fall in rough conditions
Teams battled poor weather for more than five hours to reach him.
What to do across NZ for Matariki
Matariki will be celebrated nationwide from July 8–11, with a holiday on Friday, July 10.
'Already bought my Lotto ticket': Dad's lucky escape after tree crashes on to truck
The Taranaki business owner was trapped after a tree toppled during a 'howling gale'.
Gales lash lower North Island as roofs lift and trees fall, disrupted Wellington flight becomes most tracked in the world
State Highway 53 has closed due to rising river levels.
'I have not seen anything like this': Nine Auckland private hospital, surgical expansions
Private hospitals, specialist Auckland health boom: nine sites of expansion listed here.
Fresh scrutiny on Bali bombing survivor's role in meth 'shop' run from mum's house
The record haul found $350,000 in cash and 443g of meth linked to Logan Maxwell.