A Wanganui woman found the greenstone necklace found on the shore of Lake Taupo

Firefighters have cut a woman out of a car after the vehicle crashed in Whanganui.

As most Kiwis were partying to see the new year in, others were being born.

The MetService is forecasting rain for much of New Zealand today, perhaps ruining plans for post-party barbecues and sunbathing.

Boxing Day crash victim remembered as one of the "most amazing people" .

Road toll now equal to last summer's following death of motorcyclist.

Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei reveals her first job.

A car filled with adults and children has flipped on SH4 north of Whanganui.

Don't let the morning cloud fool you - it is set to be a fine Boxing Day for New Zealanders, with Central Otago tipped as the best place to be.

The people of Taurmarunui have been part of a social expert, aimed at lowering youth crime

Whanganui GP John Moore is retiring after 38 years on the job Made with funding from NZ On Air.

His father started the practice after World War 2. Now, John Moore has shut the doors for good. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The town of Ashhurst, northeast of Palmerston North, is using its own currency as a way of stimulating discussion about the local economy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The town of Ashhurst, northeast of Palmerston North, is using its own currency as a way of stimulating discussion about the local economy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

There was a record downpour in Auckland, a tornado in Taranaki and "quake lights" above Wellington. Oh, and 2016 was likely also New Zealand's hottest year on record.

Motorists should expect delays for the next two hours after two-truck crash injures two.

A man and woman who lost their way spent a chilly night on Mt Ruapehu before being rescued this morning "cold and hungry".

The roar of motorcycles echoed through Woodville's streets as the 24th annual Lions Ride to Survive Coast 2 Coast once again joined the town's Christmas parade. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

15 year old Palmerston North girl, Sarah Ridsdale wins her first film award. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Whanganui's second annual Santa Run raised funds for charity Kidscan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Around 100 athletic Whanganui Santas have staged a fun run in support of charity Kidscan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Loved ones gathered in Palmerston North todayWednesday to farewell the hero cop who died while saving his daughter from the Manawatu

This year's annual Tough Kids competition was the biggest yet, attracting schools from around the Whanganui region. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

This year's annual Tough Kids competition was the biggest yet, attracting schools from around the region. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Community spirit is alive and well in Whanganui with parents and bike enthusiasts working together to build a huge new bike park for the kids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Community spirit is alive and well in Whanganui with parents and bike enthusiasts working together to build a huge new bike park for the kids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Up to 50 Palmerston North Boys' High School pupils and teachers were sent home on Friday.

There's plenty to see in Whanganui, where Pam Wade gets an elevated view.

Ruapehu Mayor Don Cameron is back at work following the assault on him and his wife in Raetihi on Tuesday night.

The trampers who died in the Tararua Forest Park were found within 1km of the hut they were heading to, police say. The 39-year-old