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Nikki Preston

Herald reporter based in Hamilton

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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Influx of Aucklanders hunting for bargains sees beach town double in size in five years
Property

Influx of Aucklanders hunting for bargains sees beach town double in size in five years

10 Apr 12:56 AM
‘Frantic’ bidding fight sees Lake Rotoiti cottage sell for $3.4m
New Zealand

‘Frantic’ bidding fight sees Lake Rotoiti cottage sell for $3.4m

10 Feb 10:30 PM

The cottage sold for almost two and a half times its RV.

One of the last empty sections at Coromandel beach spot sells for $820k
New Zealand

One of the last empty sections at Coromandel beach spot sells for $820k

26 Jan 01:41 AM

New owners camp on their new plot within hours of buying it.

‘I’ll miss it a lot’: Chelsea Winter’s luxury Tauranga home finally sells
Lifestyle

‘I’ll miss it a lot’: Chelsea Winter’s luxury Tauranga home finally sells

25 Jan 01:55 AM

Celebrity chef’s Bay of Plenty lifestyle property contained her dream kitchen.

One of the Mount’s last original baches sells - but for how much?
Business

One of the Mount’s last original baches sells - but for how much?

17 Jan 02:13 AM

Thirty years ago, it changed hands for just $415,000.

Saleswoman criticised by REA is agent selling ex-PM's former home
New Zealand

Saleswoman criticised by REA is agent selling ex-PM's former home

29 Aug 05:00 PM

The agent was found guilty of unsatisfactory conduct by the Real Estate Authority.

What we know about Omicron XE so far
New Zealand

What we know about Omicron XE so far

05 Apr 02:43 AM

There's still a lot of unknowns about the new Omicron XE variant.

Dying wish: Covid dad pleaded for food for family from hospital bed
New Zealand

Dying wish: Covid dad pleaded for food for family from hospital bed

30 Mar 04:00 PM

The father-of-one died almost a month after being admitted to hospital.

Enchanter tragedy: Mates returned to Three Kings to fulfil fishing dream
New Zealand

Enchanter tragedy: Mates returned to Three Kings to fulfil fishing dream

22 Mar 01:20 AM

Cambridge man in shock after losing three friends in one day.

Boat tragedy: Search to resume tomorrow; still one person 'unaccounted for'
New Zealand

Boat tragedy: Search to resume tomorrow; still one person 'unaccounted for'

21 Mar 06:09 AM

The fishing charter boat sank at 11pm last night.

Large part of the Coromandel without power
New Zealand

Large part of the Coromandel without power

15 Mar 10:18 PM

Parts of the Coromandel will be without power until 1pm.

Mayor lashes out at 'morons' behind horrific attack on Waikato Expressway
New Zealand|Crime

Mayor lashes out at 'morons' behind horrific attack on Waikato Expressway

14 Mar 01:17 AM

'A sad day when people are frightened to travel on our roads because of intimidation.'

DHB board member roles scrapped three months before term ends
New Zealand

DHB board member roles scrapped three months before term ends

10 Mar 03:24 AM

Time is ticking for DHB board members who won't be needed come July 1.

Waikato DHB fearful of fuelling copycat attacks
New Zealand

Waikato DHB fearful of fuelling copycat attacks

03 Mar 02:30 AM

People's safety and fears of informing hackers among reasons for Waikato DHB's secrecy.

Russian expat 'shocked and horrified' by country's attack
New Zealand

Russian expat 'shocked and horrified' by country's attack

02 Mar 10:58 PM

Igor Anany says the war between Russia and Ukraine is playing heavily on his mind.

'We want to see this protest ended' - Wellington mayor
New Zealand

'We want to see this protest ended' - Wellington mayor

01 Mar 09:10 PM

"... People's views have hardened and I think everyone wants our streets and city back."

19,566 new cases: Supermarket warns of fewer online order slots as 'nearly 1000' staff off work
New Zealand

19,566 new cases: Supermarket warns of fewer online order slots as 'nearly 1000' staff off work

01 Mar 05:00 AM

Suppliers, growers, manufacturers feeling pinch, Countdown says.

Aged-care centres around the country locked down
New Zealand

Aged-care centres around the country locked down

01 Mar 01:57 AM

People can only access aged-care centres if they have compassionate grounds to do so.

School locked down after threatening behaviour
New Zealand

School locked down after threatening behaviour

28 Feb 01:06 AM

The Hamilton school was put into lockdown just before midday.

Council gives $200,000 towards saving New Chum Beach headland
New Zealand

Council gives $200,000 towards saving New Chum Beach headland

24 Feb 03:22 AM

The charity that purchased the headland wants government agencies to fund some of it.

Council pulls livestream after offensive subtitle blunder
New Zealand|Politics

Council pulls livestream after offensive subtitle blunder

24 Feb 01:09 AM

The subtitle on the livestream misread "RAT test" as "rape kit".

The cost of keeping TVNZ staff safe from ongoing abuse
New Zealand

The cost of keeping TVNZ staff safe from ongoing abuse

23 Feb 11:36 PM

TVNZ spent more than $25,000 on security for its staff in the past year.

RATs to become main test for Aucklanders
New Zealand

RATs to become main test for Aucklanders

23 Feb 12:25 AM

Covid testing laboratories are already overwhelmed and can't cope with the large numbers.

National MP breaks arms, fractures spine after falling from platform
New Zealand

National MP breaks arms, fractures spine after falling from platform

22 Feb 11:15 PM

National MP out of action after suffering multiple injuries.

'Huge backlog': Covid testing sites swamped - 10% of results taking longer than five days
New Zealand

'Huge backlog': Covid testing sites swamped - 10% of results taking longer than five days

22 Feb 04:51 AM

Some community testing sites continue to face high demand leading to delays in processing.

Person critically injured on Waiheke Island
New Zealand

Person critically injured on Waiheke Island

20 Feb 10:38 PM

Police, St John and a rescue helicopter attended the incident on Waiheke Island.

Falling tree misses killing man by 'half a second'
New Zealand

Falling tree misses killing man by 'half a second'

16 Feb 02:58 AM

"I saw the tree, I swore and then there was a bang."

Massive effort given to clear downed trees and to restore power to homes
New Zealand

Massive effort given to clear downed trees and to restore power to homes

14 Feb 01:57 AM

Most of the power should be restored to the remaining homes today.

Omicron surge - NZ could enter phase 2 within days, long queue at test site
New Zealand

Omicron surge - NZ could enter phase 2 within days, long queue at test site

13 Feb 09:10 PM

Could the country be moving to phase 2 as Covid-19 cases are expected to rise further?

'He's extremely lucky': Teen allegedly stabbed outside Waikato school
New Zealand|Education

'He's extremely lucky': Teen allegedly stabbed outside Waikato school

10 Feb 07:54 AM

The teen's mother and a teacher were just metres away when he was stabbed by a student.

East Auckland restaurant and Rotorua fast-food joint named as latest high-risk locations of interest
New Zealand

East Auckland restaurant and Rotorua fast-food joint named as latest high-risk locations of interest

07 Feb 09:23 PM

Schools are being hit by new Covid-19 cases within days of opening this year.

Some schools requiring Year 3 students to wear masks
New Zealand

Some schools requiring Year 3 students to wear masks

02 Feb 12:31 AM

Schoolchildren of all ages are often choosing to wear masks even if they don't have to.

Ōtāhuhu College staff member tests positive for Covid, four staff isolating
New Zealand|Education

Ōtāhuhu College staff member tests positive for Covid, four staff isolating

31 Jan 07:32 PM

Three other staff members are now isolating.

300+ residents, staff at Omicron-linked retirement home test negative
New Zealand

300+ residents, staff at Omicron-linked retirement home test negative

25 Jan 09:19 PM

Has Omicron spread further in the community overnight?

Council considers exemption for unvaccinated councillors to attend meetings
New Zealand

Council considers exemption for unvaccinated councillors to attend meetings

24 Jan 04:00 PM

Regional council could change policy so any unvaccinated members can attend meetings.

Woman killed by train was with her very young newborn
New Zealand

Woman killed by train was with her very young newborn

19 Jan 11:56 PM

The baby killed in the Hamilton train tragedy was less than a week old.

Car crashes into Coromandel sea
New Zealand

Car crashes into Coromandel sea

19 Jan 08:22 PM

The driver of the car was taken to Thames Hospital in a moderate condition.

Heartbroken Kiwis fear they could be stuck overseas for months and months
New Zealand

Heartbroken Kiwis fear they could be stuck overseas for months and months

18 Jan 11:53 PM

Kiwis stuck overseas blame the Government for back-pedalling over decisions.

Book My Vaccine open for kids
New Zealand

Book My Vaccine open for kids

16 Jan 07:29 PM

Book My Vaccine is now taking bookings for children.

Food poisoning a real threat over summer
New Zealand

Food poisoning a real threat over summer

26 Dec 04:00 PM

Hand washing and cooking raw meat thoroughly could save you from being sick this summer.

Bug off: The unpleasant objects hiding in your food
New Zealand

Bug off: The unpleasant objects hiding in your food

26 Dec 04:00 PM

You won't these nasties on the ingredients list.

Mystery surrounds beachside town's new wavy zebra crossing
New Zealand

Mystery surrounds beachside town's new wavy zebra crossing

22 Dec 10:49 PM

The arty zebra crossing has caused a stir in the district and will be removed.