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.
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Meteorologist's gloomy forecast spells doom for cricket fans today.
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'We’re just here to help other families now,' the mum of the late 4-month-old says.
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Cricket fans are set to pay for today’s sun-soaked day.
Efeso Collins 'most beautiful man with an orientation of love'
He was remembered as he lived - with love - following his sudden death.
Super Sun-day: ‘Significant jump in temperatures’ on way
There’s more hot air on the way, especially for some South Islanders, MetService says.
‘You’re kidding me’: Hidden graves found under city church during renos
The graves may have been covered in the 1960s to squeeze in more pews.
Muriwai firefighters honoured a year after dying in landslide
The pair died while responding to a landslide as Cyclone Gabrielle tore through.
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‘Costco baby’ hits first weight target, parents hoping to go home 'soon'
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Families flock to free concert featuring former Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett.
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Police "trying to piece together the circumstances" that left man critically injured.
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No other vehicles were involved, police say.
Expect major delays and cancellations: Commuter woes on Auckland trains
Commuters face further disruption after a morning of cancellations and delays.
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Dad-of-two 'so hurt and sad' young man couldn’t be saved.
‘I think my time’s up’: Grandfather’s brush with death after frightening bee encounter
Bees had never bothered Sean Pont, so life-threatening allergic reaction came as a shock.
Everything you need to know about cruising on the refurbished Norwegian Jewel
The freshly spruced up Norwegian Jewel is back sailing the waters of Asia.
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Family 'forever grateful' for neighbours' brave bids to save her husband, Jane Young says.
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His son just wanted to help, but Steve Miller is urging others to "leave it to the pros".
Watch: Traffic chaos as boat blocks northbound motorway lanes
The worst congestion is expected later this afternoon.
Four men charged after 'violent' home invasion, car spiked twice in 100km police chase
Neighbour woke up to sounds of ‘shouting and fighting’.
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Teen colleague was among first on scene as volunteer fireman, sharing jokes with hurt pal.
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'Seized up and started to drown': Man rescued from water in Far North
A man has been given CPR, a police officer at the scene said.
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A mother needed transfusions after losing 2.6 litres of blood.
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Police appeal for couple amid concerns for ‘missing’ swimmer
Mystery surrounds fate of man seen jumping into water.
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More than one offender was involved in the early-morning theft, police say.
Road worker critically injured after being hit by car driven 'at speed'
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Police officer hit with bottle, six arrests amid suspected gang presence at festival
Anofficer was hit by a bottle outside the hip-hop festival Juicy Fest in Wellington.
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Three vehicles involved in North Shore crash early this afternoon.
Residents evacuated after fire in high rise apartment building
Fire and Emergency sent a large crew to blaze on the 9th floor.
Toddler dies after being hit by car in driveway
The toddler was flown to Starship Hospital, but later died.
Rāhui in place, search continues for swimmer missing from popular beach
Surf life saver patrols in place south of where swimmer went missing.
Former PM Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford to marry this month
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Four hikers rescued from rocks after seaside fire
Photographs show the fire burning, spewing smoke from the bushy area on Banks Peninsula.
Road toll rises in holiday period's final hours
Witnesses called for help, but person couldn't be saved after Waikato crash.
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‘I’ve got a family, I cannot die’: Kayaker's warning after surviving plunge into Wellington Harbour
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Weeks before his death, Sebby Chua asked his parents for a baby sister.
Santa among hundreds evacuated during St Lukes fire alarm; supermarkets slammed
Santa among those forced from mall after fire alarm.
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Staff left to clean up mess this morning as police investigate.
Jackpot: Meet the couple taking triplets home for Christmas
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'Why don’t you die?’: Kiwi kids facing increased antisemitism in schools
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Low cloud grounds flights at Wellington Airport
There will be delays and cancellations - passengers are advised to check with airlines.
'It's hard every day': Parents find hope in fundraiser after son died taking LSD
Parents say they'll "do anything to bring awareness" about safe drug taking.
The great white shark Google alert switcheroo: Warning sent to Scots was meant for Kiwis
There’s never been a confirmed sighting of a great white shark in Scottish waters.
Watch: Dramatic rescue at sea off Cape Reinga after man injured on ship
First call for help came when ship was 550km northwest off the coast.
Baby's stolen headstone is back - but where has it been?
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Mystery substance on Hawke's Bay beach prompts warning after dogs fall sick
The public are warned not to swim at Haumoana Beach and to keep their dogs out of water.
40yo woman charged with murder after man's death in Mt Wellington
A man was found dead at a Lynton Rd property just before 2pm yesterday.
Watch: 'We've all got families, we want to live' - Dramatic sea rescue
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Laws to stop Kiwis lighting up to be gutted under Government says former Health Minister.
Auckland mum’s plea after baby’s headstone disappears
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Police say woman's death 'unexplained'.
Police investigating 'unexplained' death of baby girl
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West best for long weekend weather
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Auckland shooting: Residents hear gunshots, police find bullet holes
Two vehicles and a garage appear to have bullet holes in them, police say.
The silent transition: Menopause and the workplace - why don’t we talk about it?
Normalising discussion of menopause at work is long overdue, former top female CEO says.
‘Amazing community’: Mourners arriving in Far North town after dog attack death
One of the woman’s daughters has had to undergo surgery after also being attacked.
Day the road gave way: Family’s fight for survival after quad bike plunges over bank
A simple trip to Saturday-morning kids' football nearly cost Auckland family their lives.
Is $193k truly the secret to happiness in New Zealand? Why you’ll actually need more
Mo' money, mo' problems?
Cancer nurse's shock diagnosis and the promise between friends that may have saved her life
Emily Grant has spent the past 10 years looking after those with cancer.
'Our little angel... gone too soon' - community mourns six-year-old girl
Primary school-aged girl died after incident involving vehicle on Tuesday.
A new foul weather system is looming - here's where rain and wind will hit
Brief reprieve in weather before new round of nastiness arrives tomorrow.
Diamond in the mail: Gifted stone helps families of sick kids
Reminiscent of the Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants - but with a more important job.
'They’ve been very lucky': Rescue helicopter boss after trio survive Waikato crash
Chopper on a rescue mission came down 'partially under control', boss says.
Is this Aussie mum the All Blacks biggest fan?
She even named her son after a Kiwi rugby legend.