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Multiple motor vehicle crashes along icy Ruapehu roads

Emergency Services are still in attendance at two of the crashes.

Kaye says NZ 'needs to build back better'

Kaye says National's plans don't just apply to the "central Aucklands of this world".

NZ Army's $100m makeover: Chief of Army speaks

Herald senior journalist Kurt Bayer sits down with Major-General John Boswell.

One dead after car rolls in Manawatū-Whanganui region

The single-vehicle crash occurred just before 6pm.

Face left unrecognisable: MP's estranged brother sentenced for brutal murder of woman

Eric Ara Mete has been sentenced for the murder of Lorna-Anne Marie Thompson.

Prison sentence for killing scooter rider

The driver was a good person "at core", but angry and violent when troubled and drinking.

Scott Guy's widow speaks out: 'I will find my husband's killer'

A decade ago, a young man was gunned down at his gate as he went to work.

Dream to reality: Wanganui Metro Women to make history

Raising a Wanganui women's team to play in Manawatū has been a dream of Bridget Belsham.

Local Focus: 'A gold medal day' for KiwiRail

Plans progress for Kiwirail freight hub. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Crash victim a dedicated animal lover and advocate

Jazmine Jones-Collings spent her life giving back to animals and the people she loved.

Local Focus: Ticket sales strong for first gig at the Arena

Arena Manawatū ready to expand capacity for Blindspott. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'It's a heartbreaking process to go through': Five years on from the Whanganui flood

The weekend of Saturday, June 20, saw Whanganui subject to the worst flooding on record.

Ticket sales strong for first gig at the Arena

Arena Manawatū ready to expand capacity for first post-lockdown show.

Firearms, drugs, stolen excavator recovered in Hells Angels Gang bust

Police raided a number of properties in the operation targeting the gang.

Marton needs 'courageous conversation' about Cook statue

Marton's Captain Cook statue will remain covered until further notice.

Suzuki Series safe

Popular motorcycling event puts New Zealand and Whanganui in the global limelight.

Why council covered up Captain Cook statue

Council wants to take time to consider its options.

Local Focus: Better late than never - Ruapehu snowmaking under way

An extra-busy season is expected for local businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.