Cherie Howie is a reporter with the New Zealand Herald specialising in general news and features.
Cherie Howie has been a reporter at the New Zealand Herald since 2011, starting at the Herald on Sunday and continuing with the NZ Herald daily and the Weekend Herald. She’s from Motueka and studied at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch and Aoraki Polytechnic in Timaru before working in Dunedin, Invercargill, Blenheim and overseas, including stints at the Southland Times and the Marlborough Express. She specialises in general news and features, and is most interested in us - how we live, what makes us tick, our triumphs and challenges and, when they tell us something new, stories from our past. The work Cherie is most proud of was a 6-month project showing that 40 years after the Erebus disaster, 257 dead was not just a number, working with families of almost 150 of those on board flight TE901 to tell the stories of adventurous souls who set off on a big adventure, and never came home. In 2021 she also tracked down the whereabouts, and sometimes dramatic tales of adventure, of the summer Olympic Games’ gold medals Kiwi athletes have brought home since the first, swimmer Malcolm Champion’s as part of the triumphant Australasian freestyle relay team in 1912. Cherie can be contacted at cherie.howie@nzme.co.nz.
‘It's magical’: Kiwi teacher working as Santa's elf in Lapland village
Experiencing phenomena like the Northern Lights makes up for long work hours, Kiwi says.
Spate of crashes leave one dead, several injured and part of SH1 closed
Seven people have died in road crashes around the country since Wednesday.
'The supermodels of the dog world': What it's like to own a greyhound
Racing dogs also 'incredibly lazy' in retirement, a rescue owner says.
Ex-rugby player fired from teaching job over misconduct allegations to return to work
Commissioner's decision puts teacher’s ‘mana ahead of the law’, former board leader says.
Watch: ‘I just embraced the Steve Irwin instincts in me’: Brothers rescue beached shark with bare hands
Brothers showed “fantastic empathy”, but expert sounds warning for set net users.
Praise for stabbed security guard as police minister visits hospital
“We shudder to think what could’ve happened if knife-wielding offender wasn’t stopped."
We're expecting! How Jack Tame predicted his wife's pregnancy
'It’s amazing how much a line on a stick can change your life,' popular radio host says.
'Reckless, unlawful, irresponsible': Police furious at Tamaki's highway convoy
Police say thousands of people were affected by Saturday's convoy.
Tamaki blasts lack of respect for NZ flag after leading highway-blocking convoy
Destiny Church leader, supporters are protesting the flying of flags other than NZ's.
Former Tipene Funerals undertaker accused of misconduct denies charges
Former Casketeers' undertaker Fiona Bakulich is accused of putting bodies in plastic bags.
‘Wettest day since 1979’: State of emergency for Westland as flooding causes evacuations, road closures, slips
Part of SH6 will stay closed all weekend due to flooding, fallen trees and slips.
Derailed: Auckland trains won't be running for 96 days over coming 13 months
One last push: Acting mayor says the closures are "unfortunately necessary".
'I birthed my niece and nephew': Auckland surrogate makes sister-in-law a mum
Like the fictional Phoebe in Friends, Rebecca Haworth helped her brother become a dad.
‘Assault incident’ at Z petrol station in Papatoetoe leaves two injured, one critically
A 'sharp' weapon was involved and one person was critically injured, a witness says.
Mayor says deaths inevitable unless Govt cracks down on spectators as well as boy racers
Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell said yesterday's illegal car meet was 'gut-wrenching'.
‘Outstanding’: Huge coastal farm station on market for first time in 30 years
The station boasts dramatic views across Cook Strait to the Kaikōura Ranges.
Giving NCEA students confidence: Meet Kiwi maths teacher-turned YouTube star
There’s no black cape, but Subash Chandar K comes out at night to help those in need.
‘Kind, generous’: Mother’s grief for man who died after being found critically injured on road
Two men have been charged with murder following the man's death.
‘Suspicious’: Fire destroys building on grounds of historic Queen Mary Hospital
It took firefighters four hours to put out the fire in the hot springs resort town.
Newmarket clothing shop owner charged with making intimate visual recordings
The married man has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges today.
Santa’s little helper: Kiwi teacher to work as elf in Santa village in Finland
Kids already warned to be on their best behaviour with the Arctic Circle-bound teacher.
Shots fired in Act, Tui beer online smackdown after meme takes swipe at university's Treaty course
'Hey @actnewzealand, keep my beers’ name out of your mouth’.
The dog with no name: Hope and heartbreak on patrol with animal control
City in canine crisis as council shelters fill amid rising attacks and roaming incidents.
Bluebridge ferry Connemara suffers engine issue, drops anchor
More than 450 people were on the ferry when the incident occurred.
TVNZ cost-cutting plans could transform wider NZ media, union leader warns
The union strikes back after TVNZ this week proposed a series of major changes.
Rescue effort under way after navy ship runs aground, crew in life rafts
The incident took place near Samoa, the New Zealand Defence Force said.
Nurses union slams Health NZ response to alleged racism at North Shore Hospital
Plea comes after patient request to avoid Asian ethnicity staff was initially given okay.
‘I knew I had cancer’: Grandmother’s health message after first ignoring symptoms
Before cancer diagnosis, she only went to the doctor for her grandkids.
‘When’s it going to be my turn?’: Kiwi journalist’s terror as Israel airstrikes hit Beirut
'It was just bang after bang after bang, and the building shaking.'
Former National Party minister accused of child sex abuse
Complainants understood to be boys then aged under 16.
Ministry of Education responds over claims school staff ate free lunches meant for students
Hard to learn right from wrong when ‘teacher’s nicking your lunch’, David Seymour says.
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Woman found on beach: Jo Sione-Lauaki victim of foul play, police reveal
Mother of eight's body was found on remote Northland coastline on August 2.
‘Like a scene from The Purge’: Residents stunned after multiple businesses violently targeted in overnight burglaries
Supermarket, petrol station, liquor store and book shop hit.
'She had all these dreams': At least three Kiwis a week dying from accidental overdoses
"Millions are spent preventing road deaths. The same is needed for drug overdoses"
‘It is fraud’: Students kicked out after spike in out-of-zone parents sending kids to school
Hundreds of parents have had to prove their residence after enrolment fraud spiked.
New human rights boss stands by pro-Israel comments, 'transphobia’ accusations
Stephen Rainbow has also faced accusations of being transphobic.
'I feel like I need to be an octopus’: Mum on her year with triplet sons
One year, three times the fun for parents of 'spontaneous' Auckland triplets.
‘Absolute tragedy’: Father died outside Parliament amid fight to save elderly mum’s waterfront home
A bank is forcing the sale after $40,000 mortgage arrears built up over three years.
Man ran from mental health centre, stole SUV at knifepoint before fatal Waikato crash
Stunned motorists spoke of erratic, speeding driver before tragedy.
‘I didn’t hurt my wife’: Husband denies ‘rumours’ at wake for mum found dead on beach
"Because I’m Black Power, they instantly think, ‘Oh, he’s done that'."
‘We’re prepared to withdraw our children’: Scrap threatens preschool’s future
Parents not happy at board plans to make preschool in upmarket suburb ‘more inclusive’.
‘We can’t forget about them’: Record KidsCan waitlist to support kids as cost of living bites
Not just those in economically-deprived areas needing help, middle-income struggling too.
‘Help’: Husband believes ‘someone else was involved’ after wife’s final text before unexplained death
"She sent me a text that said, ‘Help’", Jared Sione-Lauaki says of wife Jo's final message
'A guy came out and started blasting': Witness describes terrifying moment person shot
"Guys in balaclavas" were trying to grab a woman before one was shot, witness claims.
First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast
A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.
Southern city blitzes July high temperature record as southerly blast looms
A heavy rain warning and two watches have been issued in Fiordland.
'Merchant of death': Four Kiwis who took their own lives linked to Canadian murder-accused
Kenneth Law has been charged with 14 counts of first-degree murder in Canada.
Lotto Powerball not struck, rolls over to $23 million
Global IT crisis not an issue for tonight’s draw, Lotto spokeswoman says.
Kiwi family stranded in US after IT outage 'chaos' pleads for Air NZ to ‘get us home’
“All the communication is, ‘Go to the app, give them a call’, but it leads nowhere”.
Govt pledges to repair 95% of potholes within 24 hours
The Government agreed on new pothole repair targets with NZTA and roading contractors.
Heavy rain watches, 10m waves as 'weather bomb' looms
High waves are also expected near the centre of the rapidly deepening low.
'OK pedophile’: Property company manager accused of sending ‘inappropriate’ emails to blogger
'I don’t do genital mutilation of minors,' a manager wrote, using work email.
Weather bomb could brush past country, heavy rain watch for four regions
‘If this occurs, the media have permission to use the term “Weather bomb!’, says expert.
Woman's death in Palmerston North being investigated as homicide - police
Police remain at the property this morning, neighbours say.
‘My life has been better’: Auckland mum loses eye to cancer, finds dreams
Surgeons had to remove a woman's eye after discovering a mandarin-sized tumour.
‘Like talking to a brick wall’: Dad’s fears for tot as Vector cuts overnight power ahead of 6C temperatures
Power will be out from 10pm to 6am, as temperatures plunge.
Kiwi doctor swaps medicine for truck driving
The stress of being a doctor is so bad 'nobody wants to do it' Jeff Kai Fong says.
'We don't want to be forgotten': Wairoa promised millions for flood clean-up as PM visits affected locals
Mum who spoke to PM feared for her and young son's lives as floodwaters rose 'so fast'.
Watch: Terrifying moment as stranger tries to smash into Tesla as 4yo slept inside
Frightening incident occurred as dad and daughter drove through wealthy coastal suburb.
Holiday traffic building as travellers leave Auckland for Matariki long weekend
There is life south of the Bombays, but it’ll take you twice as long to reach it.
Life and death on NZ roads: Truckie on 40 years of horror from the driver's seat
The bodies are still warm, says truckie of victims he's pulled from crashed vehicles.
‘He didn’t deserve this’: Guilty verdict for murderer of ex-All Black’s cousin
Murder victim sent Kiwi dad text saying ‘I love you’ as he lay dying of stab wounds.
'I'm so sorry': Watch the emotional moment lifelong Kiwi prisoner reunites with family
Beyond the wire: Documentary follows Kiwi prisoners on first 100 days of freedom.
If I could turn back time, I’d give you all the news: RNZ pumps out historical news alerts
Gremlins caused havoc with RNZ push notifications this morning.
Small town, big talk: The hunt for a man on the run with his kids
Resident’s heartfelt message for missing kids' mum after she showed him photo of trio.
‘Passed me like I was standing still’: Shocked truckie on Waikato Expressway crash that left one dead
Witness will be cuddling own kids "extra hard" tonight after crash's traumatic aftermath.
Rain to ease in north, but parts of the south still in firing line
Wet weather to ease in upper north, but Bay of Plenty, Tasman still in firing line.
Commuter warning ahead of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localised flooding fears
Local flooding and water pooling are expected, most likely in north and east Auckland.
‘I won’t be able to make it to Germany’: Young law student’s plea for surgery in NZ
Not everyone has the means to raise $180,000 to travel overseas for surgery, student says.
'They have betrayed us': massive Auckland protest against contentious fast-track bill
Opponents fear environmental impact of Government's proposed law change.
Grief, aroha and unity in small town NZ: Community vigil for eight killed on roads in three weeks
Vigil is for anyone who needs it - whether they knew those killed, or not, says organiser.
Long weekend traffic builds as holidaymakers return home
Yes, Auckland traffic is the worst.
What it’s like to be young and living on the street in Auckland
From sleeping on a playground slide aged 13 to developing PTSD.
High school rugby coaches stood down after ref, players abused
Coach's foul-mouthed tirades spoiled teens' ‘great game’ - witness
'Slow', 'lazy': Mum blasts fellow parents' bad behaviour on school sport sidelines
Children as young as 7 were mocked and laughed at by parents, a Christchurch mum says.
‘In everyone’s best interests’: Greens push for end to Darleen Tana investigation
A key witness hasn’t been interviewed as part of independent review into allegations.
Cadaver dogs used in search for missing woman
The experienced tramper, 79, has been missing since March.
‘How could you rob us of our time with Myles?’: Scammers target rugby player’s funeral
Widow forced to post warning after scammers post fake funeral link.
‘Extraordinary’: Meet the husband and wife diagnosed with breast cancer a year apart
Man was so shocked at his diagnosis that he initially told people he had “chest cancer”.