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One dead after serious crash on Taranaki highway
Police are investigating the crash, which preceded a horror weekend of seven road deaths.
Latest from Taranaki
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'S*** attitude': Tattoo parlour worker fired after complaining she wasn't being paid
Now the former Brutal Ink employee has been awarded $30k after taking her case to the ERA.
More rain and gales before winter chill sets in
Temperatures will drop to seasonal averages after what has been a warm start to winter.
Severe thunderstorm watch for top half of North Island after 6200 lightning strikes pummel south
MetService warns the electrical storms bring a threat of tornadoes.
Cafe owner faces threats after posting photos of child who scratched $4500 leather couch
Netsafe’s Sean Lyons warned such online posts can fuel ‘vigilantism’.
Thunderstorms and tornado risk as second wave of 'prolonged rain' to hit North Island
MetService warns thunderstorms could bring gusts up to 100km/h.
Race to lodge interest in Govt's $200m gas exploration fund
The Government's gas exploration fund has received 11 expressions of interest.
What does the proposed TSB/Heartland merger mean for customers?
Heartland Bank assures that its product offering will be maintained.
Heartland Bank to buy TSB for $620m
The merged bank will maintain a regional focus and be the seventh-largest bank in NZ.
Medical professional beat her son with a stick, striking him up to 40 times for taking food
She accused her son of eating food she had prepared for the week and of taking money.
'Final warning': Primary school urges parents to talk to kids after bus complaints
Students could face a one-week stand down from the bus if behaviour continues.
Woman jailed over farmer’s killing back in custody, faces fresh hurdle to freedom
Jodie Hughes was convicted of manslaughter for her role in the murder of Jacob Ramsay.
Long-awaited pool plan for Les Mills' flagship finally set to make a splash
Two decades ago, a pool was planned. Work is now due to start on building the facility.
NZ's top finance professionals: Deals of the year revealed
Who won what and why? The big winners at the Infinz Awards.
Biosecurity pays price if rates cut, council warned
'There are some trade-off decisions that need to be made.'
Self-taught artist finally wins $30k award after being finalist five times
His oil painting won over hundreds of entries, including a portrait on a fake fingernail.
Defence Force sent to boys’ high school after 'unstable chemical' prompts evacuation
Headmaster Sam Moore says everyone on site is safe and not in danger.
Your next art escape: Hidden galleries, trails and workshops around Aotearoa
From glassblowing to bone carving, get hands-on in NZ.
Mongrel Mob trio targeted one of their own in brutal prison yard bashing
He had his head stomped and kicked repeatedly, to the point of unconsciousness.
'Five months of mayhem': A tiny Kiwi town being swarmed by world sporting champs
More than 50 of the world’s best surfers will compete in a 10-day window at Manu Bay.
Gallery erupts in cheers and tears as verdicts delivered in murder of terminally ill man
Sidney Bridson was shot dead on his doorstep, dragged inside and his home was set alight.
From Wellington to the World Cup: Singh 'made right decision' returning to NZ
The All Whites will face Iran, Egypt and Belgium from June 16 in California.
'This is my backyard': Meet the Kiwi trio taking on world's best surfers
Billy Stairmand, Alani Morse and Tom Butland will represent New Zealand at the top level.
House sales slide as Iran war, fuel costs and rate fears hit buyers
National sales in April fell 7.9% year on year, REINZ data shows.
'I'm well and truly up to it': Barbarouses on World Cup role for the All Whites
Barbarouses made his All Whites debut in 2008 and makes his first World Cup at 36.
‘I know how it is’: 3x world surfing champ on energy and inspiring NZ's next generation
Local wildcards Billy Stairmand, Tom Butland and Alani Morse get starts at Manu Bay.
NZ has nearly 12% less gas in reserve than previously thought
The OECD says 'immediate action' is needed to restore energy resilience and affordability.
Sideline parents punch and headlock kids at school rugby game
A witness says parents punched two boys and put another in a headlock.
$12m Powerball jackpot up for grabs in tonight's Lotto draw
The lucky Lotto numbers have been revealed.
'Kill or be killed': Accused says doorstep shooting of terminally ill man was self-defence
The Crown alleges terminally ill man Sidney Ross Bridson was murdered in cold blood.