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Alison Smith
Multimedia journalist

The New Zealand Herald has more than 200 journalists across the country, bringing you the stories that matter on our website and app, in print and across our social media platforms.

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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First HC Post editor remembers community paper's early days
Opinion

First HC Post editor remembers community paper's early days

19 Dec 12:00 AM
Farm trust connects to the land through regenerative-based trial
Waikato Herald

Farm trust connects to the land through regenerative-based trial

23 Dec 04:00 PM

“If we aren’t restoring the land, we aren’t restoring ourselves."

Kill it while you study it, says marine pest expert
Waikato Herald

Kill it while you study it, says marine pest expert

15 Aug 09:05 PM

A caulerpa expert says 'kill it while you figure out how fast it grows'.

Can Māori knowledge of moon phases help farm resilience?
Waikato Herald

Can Māori knowledge of moon phases help farm resilience?

13 Jul 05:00 PM

“Using maramataka and traditional plant knowledge is about working smarter, not harder."

New documentary captures hope amid damage of severe weather events
Waikato Herald

New documentary captures hope amid damage of severe weather events

08 Jul 05:00 PM

Sija Soman of Waikato made a film that highlights tales of climate action.

Traditional Māori knowledge imparted to farmers
Waikato Herald

Traditional Māori knowledge imparted to farmers

28 Jun 12:00 AM

Traditional Māori knowledge of moon phases shared at Te Kūiti workshop.

How these Atiamuri farmers spent less on fertiliser to make more money
Waikato Herald

How these Atiamuri farmers spent less on fertiliser to make more money

24 May 05:00 PM

"I thought he'd joined a cult": Waikato farmer on how far biological farming has come

Farming isn't work, 'it's his life'
Waikato Herald

Farming isn't work, 'it's his life'

17 Mar 01:07 AM

History of turning Hauraki Plains land into dairy farms is in Warrick Davey's blood.

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This is how long reopening vital Coromandel route could take
Waikato Herald

This is how long reopening vital Coromandel route could take

24 Feb 06:00 AM

Cost of work to reinstate SH25a “in the tens of millions".

That Weekend: The show goes on at Okoroire
Waikato Herald

That Weekend: The show goes on at Okoroire

02 Feb 11:00 PM

Festival to go ahead this weekend after postponement.

'Quintessential NZ': Tairua's new $1m surf clubhouse
Waikato Herald

'Quintessential NZ': Tairua's new $1m surf clubhouse

06 Dec 01:44 AM

"We [...] know in communities like Tairua, surf clubs are part of the community hub."

Whaitiri: The importance of Māori agribusiness
Waikato Herald

Whaitiri: The importance of Māori agribusiness

05 Dec 07:18 PM

It's estimated Māori own $13b in primary sector assets and exported $750m goods last year.

Paeroa company addresses nutrient-overloaded waterways with seaweed
Waikato Herald

Paeroa company addresses nutrient-overloaded waterways with seaweed

05 Dec 05:30 PM

The Fieldays innovation hub was the official launch pad for seaweed research on land.

Starting a new business in the pandemic - two years on
Waikato Herald

Starting a new business in the pandemic - two years on

28 Sep 04:00 PM

'I don't think we really gave much thought to the bigger impact this pandemic would have'

Investigation into claims Coromandel wetland cleared for housing development
Waikato Herald

Investigation into claims Coromandel wetland cleared for housing development

15 Sep 02:43 AM

The area is described as a threatened ecosystem and likely home to numerous species.

'Perfect timing': Meet the family who sailed away from Covid
Waikato Herald

'Perfect timing': Meet the family who sailed away from Covid

14 Sep 09:31 PM

Voyage around the world taught young boys how to sail, plus responsibility and resilience

Non-drinker's success with beer and gin festival
Waikato Herald

Non-drinker's success with beer and gin festival

14 Sep 05:00 PM

The festival was planned a year ago but postponed due to lockdowns and uncertainty.

River of dreams: $1.1m waterside development opens
Waikato Herald

River of dreams: $1.1m waterside development opens

07 Sep 09:26 PM

"It will create an atmosphere that'll be second-to-none in the years to come."

Trying to help those who won't ask for help
Waikato Herald

Trying to help those who won't ask for help

24 Aug 05:00 PM

"There are people out there that can't physically look after themselves."

Conservation, environment key, says mayoral candidate
Waikato Herald

Conservation, environment key, says mayoral candidate

22 Aug 05:00 PM

"It's probably the biggest election we've had with ... climate and local govt reforms."

World first: Backing for Paeroa seaweed project
Waikato Herald

World first: Backing for Paeroa seaweed project

17 Aug 09:42 PM

"We decided we've got to invest in a way that really makes a difference."

Elections 2022: Hauraki mayor returns unopposed
Waikato Herald

Elections 2022: Hauraki mayor returns unopposed

17 Aug 05:00 PM

'If they take water infrastructure away, are councils big enough to carry on their own?'

Time to step up, says mayoral candidate
Waikato Herald

Time to step up, says mayoral candidate

17 Aug 05:00 PM

"I can't continue to be in the background; it's time for ... a more proactive approach."

AgriSea awards success 'still sinking in'
Waikato Herald

AgriSea awards success 'still sinking in'

14 Aug 11:00 PM

"I honestly thought we weren't in the running."

Battle for Crete veteran dies aged 104
Waikato Herald

Battle for Crete veteran dies aged 104

09 Aug 10:00 PM

Brant died after some good wins at housie and having enjoyed a happy hour glass of wine

Celebrating young talent
Waikato Herald

Celebrating young talent

07 Aug 09:00 PM

The standard is very high and it's hoped the exhibition will draw interest.

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'Heartbreaking': The toll of four ram raids in four months
Waikato Herald

'Heartbreaking': The toll of four ram raids in four months

18 May 05:00 PM

"It's not just the physical damage and costs but the impact on their emotional wellbeing."

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Death on Tairua Bar: Coastguard launch warnings existed
Waikato Herald

Death on Tairua Bar: Coastguard launch warnings existed

18 Jan 11:00 PM

Tairua-Pauanui Coastguard took 20 minutes to launch over sandbar, say witnesses.

It's curtains for the iconic Whangamata theatre
Waikato Herald

It's curtains for the iconic Whangamata theatre

13 Oct 02:00 AM

With recent land sales on the main street, Whangamata is in an era of 'development': owner

Lockdown uncertainty: Mayor says Hauraki towns not part of Coromandel
Waikato Herald

Lockdown uncertainty: Mayor says Hauraki towns not part of Coromandel

19 Aug 02:29 AM

Many people in Waihi, Waihi Beach, Ngatea and Paeroa are unsure about Coromandel boundary.

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The sacred mountain where a region's rubbish goes
Waikato Herald

The sacred mountain where a region's rubbish goes

13 Aug 12:00 AM

Mana whenua of Tirohia landfill site don't want rubbish dumped in the land.

'Boat rage' teacher quits: School community wants board to step in
Waikato Herald

'Boat rage' teacher quits: School community wants board to step in

01 Apr 11:00 AM

Board of trustees called on to persuade teacher not to resign.

Record set straight on the true history of Paeroa's L&P bottle
Waikato Herald

Record set straight on the true history of Paeroa's L&P bottle

04 Aug 12:43 AM

Builder of the bottle lifts the lid on the attraction that draws thousands into town.

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