Ruapehu cleaning up but more bad weather expected
Road outages will be cleared “as soon as possible”.
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Jiu-jitsu and pancakes: Adam Crick's perfect weekend
Ultramarathons take a back seat this particular weekend.
Abbreviated music festival still brings heat to Ridgway St
'There was no point crying, we just had to pivot and get on it with it.'
Rental market is high on supply but are prices a barrier?
New data shows the median weekly rent in the Whanganui district was $465 in December.
Offers of help flood in after 'next-level' vandalism at bike park
The bike park shelter has been removed due to ongoing vandalism.
Goodbye to bottlenecks: New expressway plans welcomed
'There are still a few bottlenecks but when they’re gone, it will get better and better.'
'Iconic' piece of Mountains to Sea Trail reopens
The 36-kilometre Mangapurua Track starts from the end of Ruatiti Road.
'Relentless' Ngarewa-Packer challenging again in Te Tai Hauāuru
It's still unclear who she will be up against.
A city with a past: Unearthing scandals and secrets in Whanganui
There's no time like the present to air Whanganui's dirty laundry.
'Definitely in a third wave': Council brings back Covid response measures
Regular rapid antigen testing, social distancing and face masks return to facility.
Te Awa Tupua: Whanganui at the confluence of global trends
OPINION: The sacred river can ensure intergenerational prosperity for the region.
Hopes Black Ferns' World Cup triumph will inspire more girls
The Whanganui Rugby chairman thinks the win will empower more women to give rugby a go.
The Whanganui mayor who was 'expunged' from history
A new book shines a light on the life of former Whanganui mayor Charles Mackay.
Wage squeeze: 'We'll pay the best, the most that we can'
Chamber chair Glenda Brown said businesses are pressured to pay premium wage rates.
Kura students gather to celebrate its 30th birthday
Small Dannevirke school Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tamaki-Nui-a-Rua celebrates big milestone.
Man, 48, in custody after shots fired during family harm call-out
Officers went to a Foxton house to talk to him when shots were fired.
Long-time councillor lauds Three Waters in maiden MP address
Soraya Peke-Mason's swearing-in has allowed NZ to join an exclusive group of countries.
Whanganui fall short in Meads Cup final to South Canterbury
The visitors took a strong fight to a team at their peak at Pleasant Point.
Govt probes allegations of mistreatment at Chateau Tongariro
Govt investigation probes allegations of staff mistreatment at iconic Tongariro hotel.
Distill my beating heart: Locally made gin and vodka ready to go
'Everyone is willing to share their experiences and help each other along the way'.
National ticketing system on the way for public transport
The National Ticketing Solution will be rolled out in stages, starting in Canterbury.
Long weekend weather: Fine conditions forecast for most of NZ
But rain and frost warnings for some parts of the country.
18-year-old arrested for Palmerston North jewellery burglary
He appeared in Masterton District Court and was remanded in custody to reappear on Friday.
Explained: The 'summer switch' about to bring warm days to NZ
After a chilly start, the back-half of October marks a slide into summery temperatures.
Local Focus: The pool party Stratford residents have been waiting for
Stratford residents celebrate the opening of Wai O Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre.
Claims of 'gassy' rental not proven, but further checks ordered under urgency
The tenant alleged a leaky gas heater had caused her and her children to become ill.
Prisoner claims it's hard to avoid trouble when surrounded by murderers and rapists
'I am trying, I am trying not to get into trouble.'
Burglars target two jewellery stores in one evening
Police want to speak to anyone who may have witnessed and filmed the burglaries.
'Surely this is madness': Uproar at hui over water bottling consent
There was uproar at a community hui on a water bottling consent granted in Whanganui.
New MP's swearing-in will make political history
Soraya Peke-Mason will be sworn in by the Speaker, her cousin Adrian Rurawhe.
New research explores impact of Covid response on Māori
Research by Te Atawhai o Te Ao aims to improve future pandemic responses.