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'A real whodunnit:' Man who killed German backpacker 21 years ago wants to clear his name
Michael Scott Wallace denies killing Birgit Brauer while she was hitchhiking in Taranaki.
Latest from Taranaki
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
All Blacks depth hit as Blues star eyes Japan switch
Another All Black is expected to depart NZ, which could spark a playmaker reshuffle.
Bayleys celebrates standout year at awards night
Exceptional performances across Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Taranaki recognised.
16 Kiwis now $21k richer after Lotto draw – where lucky tickets were sold
The $10m Powerball jackpot was not struck and grows to $12m on Wednesday.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: You can cut all the town bins you like, it won't reduce your rates
Councils have three months to decide who they join and how it will work.
Elite education: Tuition fees at every senior private school and how much they've jumped
The Herald has analysed fees at every senior NZ private school so you can compare.
Back to school: Why big-name pros, ex-ABs are coaching First XV rugby
Mike Thorpe reports on the rise of the schoolboy super-coach.
'Golf beat me today': All Black Barrett battles through blustery Taranaki Open
The Hurricanes midfielder missed the cut after his score blew out in the second round.
Iwi favour two councils for Taranaki
South Taranaki Mayor Phil Nixon also backs two unitary councils over a single body.
Driver rescued in south as weather ramps up, 140km/h gales and tornado risk approach
Nelson and Tasman are already seeing power cuts, flooded roads and slips.
500 schools ranked: New NCEA hotspots list – where top marks meet affordable housing
Analysis reveals schools with highest academic results and cheaper houses.
Forsman hoping good things come in threes with transtasman assault
Single Red looks well placed to win her Australian debut on the Gold Coast tomorrow.
Labour draws battle lines in ‘all out’ fight for Māori seats
The party has announced its seventh and final candidate for this year's election.
Lotto numbers revealed for tonight's $8m Powerball jackpot draw
The lucky numbers have been revealed – are you a big winner?
Super Rugby: How to fix the struggling competition
A draft, more teams or a new finals structure? Here's how to make Super Rugby better.
First XV wrap: This Auckland school has made an early statement
The contest suggested they will seldom be out-muscled, out-run or out-thought this season.
'Change is brewing': Wild rain and humid nights to end calm autumn spell
Most regions are set to see rain by Thursday, with heavier bursts in the west.
'He wasn't my type, I wasn't his. Hours later, we fell for each other hard'
They swore they weren't each other's type, but then something suddenly clicked.
Meet the Kiwi developers who just landed a movie deal with 20th Century Fox
Kieft, Hufton and Angland met on Roblox as 13-year-olds and now develop games fulltime.
'We are scoring the points': Hawks focus on defence in bid to end horror run
The Hawks last won a home NBL game in Taradale a year ago.
'Sideways or down': Fragile house price rise risks stalling - expert
National property values are now 16.8% below the January 2022 peak of $972,643.
Locals ‘hoping for the best’ spotted alleged murder victim’s body in house fire
Stefan Hannon-McGinn and Ethan Howe are accused of murdering Sidney Ross Bridson.
'Horrific' spate of fatal crashes leaves 13 dead in one week
NZTA has recorded 35 deaths on New Zealand roads over April.
First XV power rankings: Which schools will lead the way in each region
Who to look out for on the First XV front over the next four months.
Inside Four Square: Meet the supermarket owners facing the grocery backlash
The long road to owning a supermarket: Why these grocers went all in.
One dead after crash in Taranaki
The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene.
Office fit-out supplier in liquidation after 58 years in business
UFL Group, founded in 1968 by Raymond Reesby, was once Nova Interiors.
Two Auckland players share $1m prize as Powerball jackpot climbs to $5m
Wednesday’s $5.5m Glenfield win was this year’s 10th Powerball jackpot.
'Carry their absence still': Worldwide commemorations to mark Anzac Day
As well as services at home, Anzac Day is being marked from South Korea to South Sudan.
From Gallipoli hero to hedge cutter: The story behind a broken sabre
'I can’t help you much more, boys, but go on, you are doing splendidly.'