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Sarah Harris
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Reporter, 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.

Check out Sarah’s latest content
Widowed dad: 'Cancer was like a brick in the face'
Bay of Plenty Times

Widowed dad: 'Cancer was like a brick in the face'

27 Mar 04:18 AM
State of the Nation report reveals Kiwi struggle
Bay of Plenty Times

State of the Nation report reveals Kiwi struggle

13 Feb 03:00 PM

Kiwis suffer with rising rents and stagnated incomes.

Injured tramper tied ankle with gaffer tape and sticks
Bay of Plenty Times

Injured tramper tied ankle with gaffer tape and sticks

20 Dec 04:41 AM

John strapped his badly hurt ankle with sticks and gaffer tape before climbing the ridge.

Nationwide leadership drought for marae
Bay of Plenty Times

Nationwide leadership drought for marae

15 Oct 04:00 PM

Māori elders worry as fewer youth rise up the ranks to fill crucial gaps.

Mum killed, baby critical after crash claims four lives
Bay of Plenty Times

Mum killed, baby critical after crash claims four lives

10 Oct 08:30 AM

The horror crash involved members of a church group returning home to Palmerston North.

Murder of Swede tourists: Pensioner still haunted
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Murder of Swede tourists: Pensioner still haunted

16 Jul 09:38 AM

Graeme Pearce has often missed sleep, wondering where murdered Heidi Paakkonen could be.

Solo mum faces life on streets with 9 kids
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Solo mum faces life on streets with 9 kids

14 Jul 06:19 PM

The large family are being evicted for overcrowding their friend's state house.

Heavy rain forecast: It's going to get wet
Bay of Plenty Times

Heavy rain forecast: It's going to get wet

29 Jun 06:54 PM

Some areas of the country could get up to 160mm of rain.

Family of 11 trapped in floods rescued
Bay of Plenty Times

Family of 11 trapped in floods rescued

05 Apr 11:02 PM

The family who were trapped in their cars have made their way to safety.

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