High St Was Once A Fashion District. Where Have The Labels Gone?
Long-term resident Murray Crane, who has just announced he will be taking over the space soon to be…
Hastings councillor Steve Gibson skips planning session at marae over te reo and faith concerns
“Secondly, the spiritual aspects associated with marae proceedings, including references to beliefs that are not consistent with my…
John Major Meihana jailed for drug-driving causing death of Philipa Ann Beech in Tararua district
He said the feeling that he might have been was “horrific”. But the court was told that responsibility…
Northland weather: State of emergency declared for Whangārei District
Meteorologist Braydon White said Northland was in for “potentially a fairly significant event” moving into Wednesday and early…
Kaipara council chief executive Jason Marris resigns from top job
She hoped he moved to a company that valued him and all he brought to the table. “He’s…
New council-SPCA dog vouchers announced, local lobby group question impact
SPCA’s general manager of animal services, Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell, said the initiative is a much-needed community-focused solution. “This…
Hot summer lifts Splash Planet revenue by $150k despite fewer open days
“We are seeing good numbers through the doors without getting to capacity, which is better for customer experience,”…
Waitārere Beach shooting: Sister says brother was a ‘broken’ man
Timmins’ sister Rachael O’Grady told the Herald her brother was a former soldier and he worked on a…
One dead, three critical after shooting in Waitārere Beach, Horowhenua
“Responding officers were told that a firearm had been discharged at the address and, when they arrived, four…
One dead after two motorbikes crash in Tararua district
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Ex-Kaipara councillor Ihapera Paniora discharged over Whangārei assaults
During the confrontation, she took one victim’s cellphone and threw it across the floor, pushed her in the…
Farmhouse Lodge owners fume at six-hour council raid: ‘Treated like a terrorist’
The fire has compounded the stress of events of a month earlier, which remain raw for owners Novia…