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These key seats could help decide who forms a government.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'I don't think anyone is going to stay dry': Labour weekend's wet send-off
The fast-moving front is expected to last until early Tuesday morning.
New weather warnings issued as Labour Day front bears down
Gale watches may be issued for at least the south of the North Island.
Who’s your daddy: Inside the lives of Kiwis with famous parents
Peter Hillary says he grew up 'in the light of Ed Hillary' and is proud of his dad.
Best summer events in New Zealand: 35 ways to fill your calendar
From free festivals to $520 race tickets.
How two dealers' plans for new drug network led to fatal shooting in supermarket carpark
The robbery ended in just over a minute, and the volley of shots lasted three seconds.
Forestry leaders warn Carterton rates proposal risks jobs
Carterton forestry owners face a rate rise of more than 1200%.
Corrected figures push Carterton forestry rates hike to 1260%
Revised figures shifted more proposed roading costs from dairy to forestry.
Snow possible for both islands this week after balmy temperatures
Christchurch Central was warmest today, reaching 24C.
'Deep moral injury': Stuff plans to cut 18 journalism jobs across regional and small-town NZ
Stuff says it will carefully consider staff feedback; union's impassioned plea for jobs.
Wairarapa man dies after collapsing at council meeting
Dittmer had lobbied for decades over 1080 use in South Wairarapa.
Young Farmer of the Year: 30 places open for district contests
The Lower North Island is divided into two regions, Taranaki/Manawatū and East Coast.
Mercury to purchase renewable electricity from Masterton solar project
The project will generate enough renewable electricity a year to power about 27,000 homes.
El Niño drought risk: Wairarapa farmers urged to make plans early
A long-time local farmer advises others to write plans down and make decisions early.
'Heavy black smoke': Firefighters battle blaze at Masterton bar
Seven crews were sent to the scene.
Pain at the pump – which candidates have a plan to help us get around?
The cheapest unleaded 91 is now $3.31 a litre, and the cheapest diesel is $2.99.
Shooting 'wildly': Dog walker hid with her pet as shots rang out
Doreion Peri Ropata Hard's associates have pleaded guilty to aggravated robbery.
Roaming dogs unleash carnage on lambs in Wairarapa
The station manager said it was a scene no farmer wanted to see in their lifetime.
'I saw a big shatter': Woman describes gunfire at ute before fatal shot
Doreion Hard was killed after a drug deal went wrong in a supermarket carpark.
E. coli risk: Masterton’s fluoride-free water fountain removed
E. coli was detected in the Ōpaki supply on September 12.
'Heartbreaking loss': Woman killed in motorbike crash remembered
The 'nurturing and gentle' woman had just finished a lunch date with her husband.
'He's in a bad way': Panicked call to 111 after man shot in ute
Doreion Hard was allegedly shot after taking drugs from two men in a supermarket carpark.
Heavy rain hits South Island as snow traps vehicles, closes roads
State Highway 7 is currently closed through Lewis Pass, with no detour available.
Severe gales and heavy rain set to hit central NZ
The wet and windy start to the school holidays is set to continue for parts of NZ.