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Awards honour outstanding achievements of Northland businesses and individuals
Northland Waste has been recognised for its people-focused growth in this year's awards.
Mum's mission to give grieving families a unique keepsake of their lost little loved one
Julie Tapp began her work after her son, Ezra, drowned in 2014.
Morning quiz: How many fins does a thruster surfboard have?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.
Claire Trevett: Dodging hospital protests won't help Luxon's problem in health go away
Turning a blind eye to protesters won't help Luxon address the problem with health.
Letters: Killing an icon at Western Springs
OPINION: It was disappointing to see the local oligarchs finally have their way.
'Living life as normal' Street attack survivor makes remarkable comeback
Rob Ludlow spent months in hospital and rehab following a street attack. Look at him now.
'It was a rollercoaster': Couple recognised for 30 years of business success
Clare and Tony Davies-Colley have led key Northland businesses and Whangārei developments.
Sister acts as pregnancy surrogate for brother and sister-in-law after baby loss
Rebecca Haworth gave the gift of parenthood to her brother and sister-in-law after their first daughter was stillborn.
Kākā advocate banned from botanic garden over ‘harassment’ claims
Animal welfare inspectors say the bird is doing fine at Dunedin Botanic Garden.
Health watchdog apologises to surgeon's former lover after ignoring complaint
Philip Polkinghorne's lover said she was 'snubbed'.
'F*** off:' Meth mum's sentencing delayed after she arrived at court in 'drug-fuelled state'
Lilly Quigley reappeared this week with a judge noting she looked better than last time.
Unhappy meal? Submissions overwhelmingly reject Wānaka McDonald’s
The majority of submissions made about a McDonald's restaurant are not lovin' it.
Watch: Alleged phone thief returns to cafe, asks for PIN
Woman seemed surprised when staff refused to give her details to unlock device.
Company director jailed over $1.6m tax fraud spent money on gambling, takeaways and liquor
Case involved PAYE of about 60 staff employed by business.
'Monopoly': School lunch provider says Govt changes will cut 30 of 37 jobs
One local supplier says 30 of its 37 staff members could lose their jobs.
US election: View from the Bay of Plenty
US division intensifies as the 2024 election looms.
Documents reveal Treasury’s fears for Health NZ's finances: 'The more we hear, the worse it sounds'
Treasury expects the desired $2b in savings will be extremely hard to achieve.
Luxury Airbnb drug lord successfully appeals 'excessive' sentence
At the peak of his drug peddling, Louis Hall squandered almost $1m at the casino.
Greta’s tragic end: Levin woman calls for firework notifications
SPCA warns loud noises can frighten animals, leading to injuries, stress, and even death.
Report card: How Rotorua Lakes Council scored over past year
The mayor also shared a message.
Mike King: A timeline of mental health ups and downs
King is back in the headlines, this time for controversial comments about alcohol.
Watch: Fire tears through South Auckland factory as trains halted
Public warned to stay indoors.
Otahuhu factory fire
Video shows smoke billowing from a factory in Otahuhu, Auckland. Video / Claudia O'Neill
Smith & Caughey’s prepare this year's Christmas display
This Christmas, Smith & Caughey’s will showcase the nostalgic New Zealand illustrated book The Adventures of Hutu and Kawa by Avis Acres. Video / Dean Purcell
Firefighters brace for busy Guy Fawkes, urge safe celebrations
Fire and Emergency NZ have said fires caused by fireworks are mostly preventable.
Almost 60kg of greenstone seized by Customs at border returned to hapū
“Pounamu is part of who we are."
A summary of Philip Polkinghorne's sentencing on meth charges
The 71-year-old retired eye surgeon admitted possessing methamphetamine and a meth pipe. Video / Aja Lethaby / Mike Scott
'Gutted': Office for Māori Crown Relations set to lose 40% of its staff
The “flawed” plan would be a significant setback, PSA representative says.