Martin Johnston
Reporter
Senior journalist, NZ Herald
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Historic 'Dog Tax War' photos revealed
Auckland Library is holding an exhibition of historic images captured by Charlie Dawes.
H-Files: Gum digger killed with an axe
Youth was acquitted of murdering George Crewe near Whangarei in 1932.
H-Files: Teen sent 'p-mail' after train crash
Fourteen injured when Auckland commuter train ploughed into express
Was it a UFO, meteor . . . or an out-of-control Russian satellite?
There's a chance part of the burning night sky object is sitting in someone's backyard.
Most of NZ's wastewater to be tested for drug use
Wastewater from 80 per cent of New Zealand to be tested for illegal drug use
Historic Māori drawings on way back to NZ
Historic drawings were privately held until Herald story about their creators.
'If you're reading this, I must have died!' Woman pens her own death notice
Writing her own death notice tickled Noni Kenny's "naughty" sense of fun.
Golfer hits hole in one twice in same round
Sixty-five-year-old from Kamo records aces at Wairakei Golf and Sanctuary course.
Sailor tells of surviving sinking
The swells were huge when the solo sailor knew he'd have to take his chances in the ocean.
Fears strike may bring penalties for DHBs
Northland DHB risks losing $1.5 million in elective surgery funding, chief doctor says
Thursday the pick in changeable week
Bay of Islands the place to be for summer sun today
Donated blood makes difference for mum
Northland woman Trisha Makene experienced a premonition before her third baby was born. Because of this, Te Ahi was delivered at