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First alerts issued for two days of stormy weather starting in north
The upper North Island is set for a lengthy period of heavy rain and strong wind this week
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Datagrid's $5.1b 'AI factory' faces three major hurdles
Why Chorus walked away from its Datagrid partnership.
South chills, north basks: Split week of rain, single-digit temperatures and sun on way
Invercargill is forecast to plunge to 4C overnight on Wednesday.
Mortgage free hotspots: How Northland home owners are ditching debt faster
In Northland, 40% of homes are mortgage free, well above Auckland levels.
Sixteen Kiwis almost $20k richer after Lotto Second Division draw – where were tickets sold?
The $15 million Powerball jackpot was not struck and will now roll over to $17m.
Kauri tracks shut for nine months as kauri dieback protection work begins
The upgrade will reopen the Four Sisters Walk, which has been closed since 2019.
‘Live performance keeps me alive’: Why Jordan Luck won’t leave the stage
The Exponents are set to play to about 40,000 fans at Auckland Domain.
'No going back': World-class canyoning spot eyed for hydro scheme
Federated Mountain Clubs says de-watering Morgan Gorge would destroy a unique site.
Teenage kea ‘gang’ tracked in record flock at Aoraki Mt Cook
Leg bands with tiny microchips, costing under $1 each, are scanned at 13 hut sites.
Penguin found on Auckland Harbour Bridge saved by motorist, has flipper amputated
Now named Bridge, he lives with another one-flippered penguin in Franz Josef.
Mountain oysters, huhu grubs, mealworms: Wild snacks on menu for Hokitika Wildfoods Festival
Around 8000 people are expected to pass through the gates this Saturday.
Humid-hit Auckland to reach 27C as two systems collide over country
Just before 7am the super city was already at 21C.
'Potential force-feeding' of children at Gloriavale investigated
A police investigation called Operation Moonshine focused on parenting practices.
'Critical': Regional mayors react to Air New Zealand flight cuts
Temporary schedule cuts are because of volatile jet fuel prices from the Middle East war.
Weather squeeze: Two systems set to collide for howling wet end to week
Weather warnings have been issued for both ends of the country.
Air New Zealand to cut 1100 flights but no routes, CEO says
Jet fuel has overtaken labour to become the airline's biggest cost, boss says.
Tropical system brings 100km/h winds, several regions in firing line
MetService has already recorded gusts of up to 90km/h in the north.
'Owes her career to me': Weinstein gives prison interview, says Paltrow betrayed him
The producer said Brad Pitt confronted him over one harassment incident.
The new gold rush: Inside the race to tap NZ's critical minerals
New Zealand has identified 37 minerals as critical to its economy and security.
National's Dr Reti announces retirement from politics - he reveals why
Reti's upcoming retirement may prompt the PM to remove him from Cabinet.
Legendary West Coast pub removes outdoor seats to avoid $20k fine
Blackball pub owner says the outdoor tables have been there for decades.
How Gloriavale's former leader avoided jail for sex offending spanning more than 20 years
The judge ruled Howard Temple would not go on the Child Sex Offender Register.
Search for person swept out to sea near Greymouth enters fourth day
Police are still trying to identify the missing person and link them to a kayak.
Search continues for missing Greymouth kayaker swept out to sea
The Greymouth Star understands the victim is a local man in his 30s.
How to spend the perfect 24 hours in Auckland, according to top hotel concierges
What would the dream Auckland itinerary look like?
Search underway after person swept out to sea on West Coast
A kayak found nearby may be linked to the missing person.
A deadly pattern: The three Christchurch women murdered by 'monitored' violent offenders
All three killers were on parole or under active Corrections monitoring.
Heavy rain watch for Fiordland, southern Westland and Southland this weekend
Fiordland and southern Westland face up to 36 hours of intense downpours.
'They are extraordinary': A Kiwi couple's $150m gift to NZ wildlife
The $150m will be spent over 10 years in massive conservation projects across New Zealand.
Summer is back: Most of the country set for warm weekend
Aucklanders are advised to 'slip, slop, slap and wrap' ahead of a packed sporting weekend.