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Chelsea Boyle
Chelsea Boyle is a reporter for the New Zealand Herald

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.

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'It takes a big toll': Family-owned business devastated by $200k theft of honey
The Country

'It takes a big toll': Family-owned business devastated by $200k theft of honey

05 Feb 06:18 AM
Castlepoint shooting: Two found dead at house identified
The Country

Castlepoint shooting: Two found dead at house identified

13 Jan 09:31 PM

A firearm has been found at the address and police are not seeking any other weapons.

Son mourns dad's loss on Tongariro Crossing: 'It was an amazing place to die'
The Country

Son mourns dad's loss on Tongariro Crossing: 'It was an amazing place to die'

13 Jan 07:50 PM

A tourist suffering from cancer died with his son holding his hand on Tongariro Crossing.

Monster marlin: First 'grander' of the year caught by Kiwi
The Country

Monster marlin: First 'grander' of the year caught by Kiwi

07 Jun 02:00 AM

"We didn't realise how big it was really until it hit the deck."

'I knew I wasn't walking out': Hunter rescued after snapping leg
The Country

'I knew I wasn't walking out': Hunter rescued after snapping leg

02 Apr 12:38 AM

There was a "very loud crack" when Robert Franklin hit the ground. His leg had snapped.

Tasman fire: Evacuated pets and stock in best of hands
The Country

Tasman fire: Evacuated pets and stock in best of hands

10 Feb 12:16 AM

"It's our lifework too, to care for animals in any situation."

Animals take $70m injury toll on Kiwis
The Country

Animals take $70m injury toll on Kiwis

09 Jan 04:00 PM

"We do know over the years there have been people who have been killed by cattle."

Be prepared: Plea for others to stay on top of first aid
The Country

Be prepared: Plea for others to stay on top of first aid

03 Dec 12:19 AM

"I saw a pair of feet sticking out from under the quad bike."

'I consider myself lucky': farmer's rescue after quad bike roll
The Country

'I consider myself lucky': farmer's rescue after quad bike roll

26 Nov 02:33 AM

William Blundell has no recollection of being pinned under the bike.

More pain at the pump: 91 fuel creeps past $2.40 a litre
The Country

More pain at the pump: 91 fuel creeps past $2.40 a litre

24 Sep 09:43 PM

Motorists are once again feeling the pinch of petrol prices.

Carpe diem: Three battlers take top fishing spot
The Country

Carpe diem: Three battlers take top fishing spot

22 Sep 08:38 PM

Three unlikely battlers win World Carp Classic in the name of New Zealand.

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