Akula Sharma
Multimedia journalist, NZ Herald
Multimedia journalist, NZ Herald
We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.
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'New risk': Transpower warns of power cuts after slip threatens towers
A slip has threatened the country's power supply to the north.
‘Where is mummy’: Shock after young Kiwi mum dies on family trip
Bianca Antonia Sasha Spence died suddenly while visiting family in India on December 30.
‘Torn into a million pieces’: Family grieve sudden loss of 18-month-old to unknown cause
Little Lily Philpott was put to bed as usual with no signs anything was amiss.