New Zealand
A skull fracture, lies and concrete tomb: What really happened to the man buried beneath his home?
David Hart's body was only found 16 years later when new owners started home renovations.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Fighting for survival: Inside Moana Pasifika’s bid to stay in Super Rugby
Pasifika greats including Sir Michael Jones and Tana Umaga are leading a rescue bid.
'Greatest concern': Heavy rain and gales set to lash South Island districts
The South Island will get the worst of the weather first.
'Never go to bed angry': Pike River father and H&S manager says NZ still learning from disaster
Neville Rockhouse's son Ben died in the blast, with his own father passing hours later.
'Difficult decision': Talley’s to shut Westport fish processing, cut 92 roles
Talley's Seafood says May 15 will be the last day for processing at the site.
Frosty blast hits south as El Nino sets up drier winter for many
Southern centres such as Queenstown and Timaru could drop to 1C.
Mother of baby who suffered serious injuries desperate for answers
Police are speaking with family as they probe the baby's unexplained injuries.
Cape Town by fork: Inside Africa’s flavour-packed culinary capital
Cape Town’s new Marble Restaurant brings award-winning wood-fire dining.
Editorial: This is what NZ tourism is missing
OPINION: We can learn lessons from other countries.
Inside Four Square: Meet the supermarket owners facing the grocery backlash
The long road to owning a supermarket: Why these grocers went all in.
Where Anzac Day could be a washout – and where it will dawn crisp and clear
Twizel is forecast to plunge to -1C, the coldest overnight low in the country.
Kiwi Olympian lands Hollywood role as Charlize Theron stunt double
The Olympic silver medallist doubled as the actor for a new film's whitewater scenes.
Evacuated man describes sound of thunder as hillside collapsed into villas
Tolls have been waived on Northern Gateway after alternative route left impassable.
Rough sex 'normalised online' as strangulation injuries rise, doctors warn
The Cambridge Clinic reports a rise in non-fatal strangulation cases.
'Tall poppy syndrome isn't as strong here': Why I swapped Christchurch for Whanganui
Short commutes, work-life balance and good community were draws for Fin Ocheduszko-Brown.
18-hour deluge and thunderstorms to soak upper North Island before icy Anzac Day
Despite the deluge, Anzac Day dawn services are forecast to be mostly dry.
Local state of emergency ends for Hutt City Council, residents urged to remain alert
The state of emergency remains for Wellington City and Wairarapa.
'Large-scale theft': Police charge trio over 1000kg of stolen pounamu
Two women and a man are set to appear in the Greymouth District Court next week.
Cold, wet blast eases for Wellington as chill spreads to rest of country
Snow may fall on the Kaikōura Ranges and Christchurch may drop to 5C tonight.
Emergency mobile alert issued to Herbertville; Evacuations in Carterton
Police are helping evacuate people in Gladstone.
Mining makeover: Fast-track bid adds heat to Reefton gold rush
Rua Gold seeks fast-track permission, wants application lodged before November election.
Summer isn’t over: 30-plus epic adventures to squeeze in around Aotearoa
New Zealand’s best active adventures to enjoy before the warm weather ends.
First XV rugby: Is this the Auckland 1A team to beat in 2026?
First XV contenders are starting to emerge ahead of the 2026 season.
'Massive flooding' as severe thunderstorms hit Wellington, MetService issues ‘top priority’ warnings
States of local emergency remain in place for Whanganui and Ōhura Ward.
Severe thunderstorm warning lifted, but flooding closes highways
Torrential rain and damaging wind gusts are possible for the lower North Island.
The decline and fall of premier club rugby: Struggle to field top-flight sides
At least six premier club competitions have shrunk going into the 2026 season.
Sewing patterns cut from NZ: What gets lost with the paper and pins?
OPINION: I understand that 'haberdashery' is not a Harry Potter spell.
I’m a South Pacific travel expert. These are the best islands for your next winter holiday
From rustic Solomon Islands to luxe Palau, each spot offers distinct appeal.
Fresh weather warnings as weekend storm rolls in
Already-saturated regions are at risk of more slips and surface flooding.
756 lightning bursts light up night sky as cold blast lashes lower South Island
Wind gusts in Invercargill reached 100km/h as the system swept through.