The fire, measuring 300m by 200m, is burning grass, scrub, and pine trees.

'We are not seeing an improvement on the availability of stock in town.'

A daycare centre next to Whanganui Hospital was evacuated.

The Kai Hub is facing closure in May if it does not receive regular financial donations.

'There was a lot of anxiety and stress waiting for that confirmation.'

Taihape, Taumarunui and parts of Taranaki are under a strong wind watch.

The top prize is $7000 and a solo exhibition at the Sarjeant Gallery.

Police are still looking for a man who jumped into the hospital worker's back seat.

Minister Simeon Brown says work on the new Waimarino Wellness Centre will be accelerated.

The organisation has around 1600 members nationally.

Victor Boyd was recognised at the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.

Police said the lone officer was approached by an 'aggressive person'.

The foundation supports 80 homes and helps 1500 people reintegrate annually.

Ruapehu's mayor says the community is being ignored over the Raetihi centre.

The project needs volunteers, items or financial donations, and specialist knowledge.

South Taranaki, Rangitīkei, Ruapehu and Whanganui are jam-packed with family-friendly fun.

The council's boss says Pukenamu Queen's Park should not become a 'bollard farm'.

Ashley Steedman has 'fallen in love with the job'.

'Upon arrival they found one person trapped in a vehicle.'

The Manawa Kawa was found in native forest in the Tāngarākau Gorge.

Defendant calls out: “you’ve got the wrong hit man”.

There's a 30 to 50% chance of Taranaki Maunga erupting in the next 50 years.

'If things unfold positively, we pass it on to the ratepayers. It’s as simple as that'.

Whanganui athletes set 50 personal bests at the championships.

'They are really proud and stoked.'

Replacing them with native species could be considered in the future.

Forty-two councils will hold a poll for Māori wards in 2025 elections.