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Adam Pearse
Deputy Political Editor

Adam Pearse is Deputy Political Editor for the New Zealand Herald based in the gallery in Wellington.

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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PM says Govt is considering whether to build a new oil refinery
Northland Age

PM says Govt is considering whether to build a new oil refinery

20 Feb 10:33 PM
Watch: PM faces continued questions about his Waitangi Treaty Grounds absence
live
Northland Age

Watch: PM faces continued questions about his Waitangi Treaty Grounds absence

06 Feb 12:13 AM

The Prime Minister's opted for Akaroa over Northland this year.

‘I just gave them $10m’: Shane Jones threatens to stop funding for Waitangi National Trust
live
Northland Age

‘I just gave them $10m’: Shane Jones threatens to stop funding for Waitangi National Trust

05 Feb 02:59 AM

It came after David Seymour had his microphone taken off him twice during his speech.

Seymour's mic taken away, protesters turn their backs during Waitangi speech
live
Northland Age

Seymour's mic taken away, protesters turn their backs during Waitangi speech

04 Feb 10:51 PM

The atmosphere was intense as David Seymour bent down to pick up the wero.

Te Pāti Māori to demand a new Te Tiriti Commissioner to audit Governmentt policy
Northland Age

Te Pāti Māori to demand a new Te Tiriti Commissioner to audit Governmentt policy

04 Feb 01:34 AM

The co-leaders indicated it could be a bottom line policy.

Mexican Ambassador to meet with Winston Peters amid Shane Jones' ‘xenophobic’ comments
Northland Age

Mexican Ambassador to meet with Winston Peters amid Shane Jones' ‘xenophobic’ comments

04 Feb 12:13 AM

The comments from Shane Jones have been deemed 'xenophobic' by the Greens.

Ngā Puhi to welcome Te Pāti Māori, Māori Queen ahead of Government pōwhiri
Northland Age

Ngā Puhi to welcome Te Pāti Māori, Māori Queen ahead of Government pōwhiri

03 Feb 05:03 PM

The remaining five political parties will be welcomed tomorrow.

Waitangi 2025: Fallen MP inspires Marama Davidson's challenge to Govt amid political return
Northland Age

Waitangi 2025: Fallen MP inspires Marama Davidson's challenge to Govt amid political return

03 Feb 03:19 AM

Davidson's return comes eight months after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Waitangi 2025: An absent PM, a returning Green leader and the tension-raising Treaty bill
Northland Age

Waitangi 2025: An absent PM, a returning Green leader and the tension-raising Treaty bill

01 Feb 05:00 PM

Organisers accept reaction to the Treaty Principles Bill could disrupt proceedings.

Watch: Luxon announces overhaul of Education Review Office to lift achievement
Northland Age

Watch: Luxon announces overhaul of Education Review Office to lift achievement

05 Aug 04:48 AM

More than 200 people also gathered on Parliament's lawns today to protest s7AA repeal.

Northland power cut: Cabinet to address energy and fuel security after blackout
Northland Age

Northland power cut: Cabinet to address energy and fuel security after blackout

21 Jun 12:52 AM

Energy Minister Simeon Brown is expected to provide more details this afternoon.

NZ-linked Russian billionaire oligarch targeted in latest sanctions
Northland Age

NZ-linked Russian billionaire oligarch targeted in latest sanctions

11 Oct 03:30 AM

Fifty-one oligarchs, including Abramov, have been targeted through the new sanctions.

New-look Waitangi dawn ceremony celebrations a hit
Northland Age

New-look Waitangi dawn ceremony celebrations a hit

05 Feb 11:04 PM

Hundreds turned out for the morning ceremony

Northland health advocates welcome damning review
Northland Age

Northland health advocates welcome damning review

16 Jun 05:00 PM

The number of DHBs in New Zealand could be reduced to just eight from the current 20.

One active Covid-19 case left in Northland
Northland Age

One active Covid-19 case left in Northland

08 May 09:23 PM

The latest update on Northland's fight against Covid-19.

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Level 2 a lifeline for Northland businesses
Northland Age

Level 2 a lifeline for Northland businesses

07 May 05:00 PM

Hairdressers and bars are making sure to tick every box ahead of a move to level 2.

Northland 20 days without a case
Northland Age

Northland 20 days without a case

06 May 10:57 PM

The latest information regarding Northland and New Zealand's fight against Covid-19.

DHB expects increase in Covid-19 testing in winter
Northland Age

DHB expects increase in Covid-19 testing in winter

05 May 05:00 PM

We may see a rise in the number of people 'under investigation' for Covid-19 in hospitals.

NZ goes two days without new Covid-19 case
Northland Age

NZ goes two days without new Covid-19 case

04 May 09:53 PM

The number of Northlanders under investigation for Covid-19 in hospital has decreased.

Seventeen Northlanders under investigation for Covid-19
Northland Age

Seventeen Northlanders under investigation for Covid-19

04 May 06:00 PM

The 17 Northlanders had either not been tested or they were waiting on a test result.

No new Covid-19 cases for NZ, four active in Northland
Northland Age

No new Covid-19 cases for NZ, four active in Northland

03 May 10:41 PM

The latest update on Covid-19 in Northland.

No new Northland Covid-19 cases as NZ's death toll rises
Northland Age

No new Northland Covid-19 cases as NZ's death toll rises

01 May 10:10 PM

The latest update on the fight against Covid-19 for Northland and New Zealand.

Four active Covid-19 cases left in Northland
Northland Age

Four active Covid-19 cases left in Northland

01 May 07:00 PM

From Monday, anyone who wants a Covid-19 test will get one according to the Northland DHB.

Two weeks without new Northland case
Northland Age

Two weeks without new Northland case

30 Apr 10:25 PM

The latest update on Northland's fight against Covid-19.

Edge equestrians win national volunteer award
Northland Age

Edge equestrians win national volunteer award

30 Apr 06:00 PM

Formerly on an 800-acre Whananaki farm, the Edges have volunteered for over 40 years.

Nine Northlanders under investigation for Covid-19 infection
Northland Age

Nine Northlanders under investigation for Covid-19 infection

29 Apr 06:00 PM

The nine possible coronavirus cases are spread across Northland DHB's four hospitals.

Northland recoveries grow, NZ's Covid-19 cases up by 2
Northland Age

Northland recoveries grow, NZ's Covid-19 cases up by 2

28 Apr 10:52 PM

The latest update on all things Covid-19 for Northland and New Zealand.

NZ's Covid-19 cases rise by three, none from Northland
Northland Age

NZ's Covid-19 cases rise by three, none from Northland

27 Apr 10:45 PM

The latest update on New Zealand's fight against Covid-19.

Coach profile: Active Attitude's Ashleigh McCaw
Northland Age

Coach profile: Active Attitude's Ashleigh McCaw

24 Apr 08:00 PM

As director of Active Attitude, Ashleigh McCaw offers opportunities in a range of sports.

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What does stress do to our brains in lockdown?
Northland Age

What does stress do to our brains in lockdown?

21 Apr 04:24 AM

An expert suggests choosing a certain time of the day to stress can reduce its bad effect.

Northland Covid-19 case in hospital, NZ death toll at 11
Northland Age

Northland Covid-19 case in hospital, NZ death toll at 11

17 Apr 08:00 PM

A Northland Māori man in his 70s is in a stable condition in hospital.

New Northland Covid-19 case in Whangārei hospital
Northland Age

New Northland Covid-19 case in Whangārei hospital

17 Apr 04:21 AM

A Māori man in his 70s, now in hospital, is Northland's latest case of Covid-19.

NZ Covid-19 death toll rises, Northland cases hold at 26
Northland Age

NZ Covid-19 death toll rises, Northland cases hold at 26

16 Apr 10:29 PM

The latest update for Northland's and New Zealand's Covid-19 battle.

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Support for DHB clamming up on Covid-19 case locations
Northland Age

Support for DHB clamming up on Covid-19 case locations

16 Apr 09:00 PM

Anecdotally, many members of the public want more specific information released.

Northland Covid-19 cases stay at 26, media support coming
Northland Age

Northland Covid-19 cases stay at 26, media support coming

15 Apr 05:00 PM

Ardern, ministers and public sector CEOs will take a six-month 20 per cent pay cut.

No new Northland cases, PM takes 20pc pay cut
Northland Age

No new Northland cases, PM takes 20pc pay cut

14 Apr 10:53 PM

The latest update on Northland's Covid-19 battle.

Death toll rises, student support package announced
Northland Age

Death toll rises, student support package announced

14 Apr 05:00 PM

Māori make up seven of Northland's 26 Covid-19 positive cases as of yesterday.

Four more deaths as Northland case tally stays at 26
Northland Age

Four more deaths as Northland case tally stays at 26

13 Apr 08:53 PM

The latest update of Covid-19 in Northland.

NZ Covid-19 death toll doubles, Northland cases hit 25
Northland Age

NZ Covid-19 death toll doubles, Northland cases hit 25

11 Apr 12:37 AM

Two deaths have been reported today, taking New Zealand's Covid-19 death toll to four.

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Northland's Covid-19 detectives on the trace
Northland Age

Northland's Covid-19 detectives on the trace

10 Apr 05:00 PM

Northland is renowned for its ability to contact trace infectious diseases and viruses.

No new Northland cases, PM lays out lockdown exit plan
Northland Age

No new Northland cases, PM lays out lockdown exit plan

08 Apr 11:52 PM

The latest Northland information regarding Covid-19.

DHB declines to release Covid-19 case location details
Northland Age

DHB declines to release Covid-19 case location details

08 Apr 10:49 PM

For now, Northlanders will not know how many positive cases are in their districts.

Northland Covid-19 cases hit 20, $87m education plan set out
Northland Age

Northland Covid-19 cases hit 20, $87m education plan set out

08 Apr 05:00 PM

New Zealand family harm incidents were on the rise, according to the Police Commissioner.

Northland Covid-19 case tally hits 20
Northland Age

Northland Covid-19 case tally hits 20

08 Apr 02:35 AM

The latest update on Northland's and New Zealand's battle against Covid-19.

Weekend testing to begin, case tally up to 18
Northland Age

Weekend testing to begin, case tally up to 18

07 Apr 07:00 PM

Find out whether a Covid-19 testing centre near you is open on the weekend.

Northland case tally at 18, PM denounces Clark
Northland Age

Northland case tally at 18, PM denounces Clark

06 Apr 11:20 PM

The latest information concerning Northland's Covid-19 case tally.

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Psychologists warn of Covid-19 consequences
Northland Age

Psychologists warn of Covid-19 consequences

06 Apr 11:00 PM

Keeping simple routine was vital during lockdown, psychologists say.

Northland Covid-19 cases grow, lockdown will last
Northland Age

Northland Covid-19 cases grow, lockdown will last

06 Apr 06:00 PM

Northland hospitals are still clear of any confirmed Covid-19 cases, as of yesterday.

Northland case tally at 17
Northland Age

Northland case tally at 17

05 Apr 10:33 PM

The latest update on Northland's Covid-19 case tally.

Child takes Northland's Covid-19 case tally to 16
Northland Age

Child takes Northland's Covid-19 case tally to 16

05 Apr 06:00 PM

As New Zealand's Covid-19 case tally breached 1000, Northland recorded its 16th.

DHB's urgent advice to Kaikohe New World shoppers
Northland Age

DHB's urgent advice to Kaikohe New World shoppers

04 Apr 04:49 AM

The warning is for people who shopped at Kaikohe New World between March 20-30.

Twelve possible cases in Northland, 13 positive cases
Northland Age

Twelve possible cases in Northland, 13 positive cases

03 Apr 12:34 AM

The 12 cases under investigation are spread across three Northland hospitals.

More police in Kaitaia, no new Northland Covid 19 cases
Northland Age

More police in Kaitaia, no new Northland Covid 19 cases

02 Apr 05:00 PM

More police are heading to the Far North to help maintain Covid-19 lockdown rules.

One Northland Covid-19 case recovers
Northland Age

One Northland Covid-19 case recovers

31 Mar 05:00 PM

Northland's tally remained at nine as 58 more cases were announced yesterday.

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