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Person airlifted to hospital after crash in Taihape

A person received moderate injuries in a crash on SH1 at Taihape.

Recycling crisis: Overflow, contamination could close waste station

Rubbish dumped at Raetihi's recycling facility includes food waste and animal carcasses.

Heating source likely cause of hot tub fire

Firefighters were called to a property in Bulls early on Monday morning.

Tohu Whenua programme to promote region’s landmarks

A travel itinerary based on history and culture will be created for the Horizons region

Whanganui police breath test nearly 10,000 drivers over two days

'Our aim is to prevent tragic incidents on our roads.'

Hapū knowledge could upend kaimoana rules

Hapū say South Taranaki reefs are severely depleted, especially of pāua

Rāhui in place at one of Aotearoa’s top hikes after death on track

Police extended their condolences to the family and the track will reopen Wednesday.

Popular day hike deceptively dangerous

Easter visitors are warned not to be complacent about the Tongariro Crossing.

Life in the bus lane: Barriers being installed to keep trucks out

'I’m hoping that if you see a boom there, you won’t go through it'.

Art of popular children’s book illustrator highlighted in new exhibition

“He wanted to be an artist on his own terms”

‘Make it a destination’: Whanganui Airport cafe changes hands

Emma Ngatai discovered her passion for hospitality at age 5, playing cafe in the backyard.

Bremworth proposes laying off 47 staff amidst major restructure

“It was very quiet ... a lot of people were crying."

Whanganui firefighters warning after double burn-off in Westmere breaks rules

About 10 firefighters responded to the two fires in Westmere.

Art for good: Artist paints volunteers at City Mission Whanganui

Eighteen portraits will be on display at Space Studio and Gallery from March 25.

Stand-up and silliness: Comedy gala returns to Opera House

A lot of effort has gone into 'making sure there is something for everyone'.

Four seasons in one day for Whanganui Secondary Schools Championships

The virtues of an all-weather track were highlighted.

One seriously injured in Ruapehu crash

SH1 remains open following the incident.

Iwi-owned research centre marks milestone

The centre is marking two decades of kaupapa Māori research.