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Polar blast: Desert Road closed
Snow is expected as low as 300m in some spots of the central North Island.
Snow is expected as low as 300m in some spots of the central North Island.
Ruapehu businesses are looking forward to an influx of domestic tourists this winter.
The vessel has been lifted from the river for a safety inspection and work to its boiler.
Rainfall of roughly 3mm to 5mm is expected each hour for the next few hours today.
A pedestrian pace is urged for mobility scooter users after a crash in a supermarket.
The DHB is currently vaccinating Group 3.
Caseylee McKinney and Renee McKinney were found liable for thousands in unpaid rent.
"We shouldn't shy away from this debate but, equally, we need to respect all views"
Emergency services were alerted to the collision at around 3.30am.
The single-vehicle crash happened just outside Ohakune township.
Director says business collapsed due to Covid-19 and failure to obtain large contracts.
Fixing Ohakune's water leaks could prevent the usual winter "boil water" notices.
It was in the house next door that the very first broadcast for Awa FM took place in 1991.
'He would take me into a side room ... and give me a needle of drugs.'
Employers now need to make jobs attractive in order to keep staff.
Market apothecary gaining a loyal following. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A new survey has shone a light on the state of crime within the Whanganui-Manawatū region.
Shayden Hikaka-Beattie has links to the Manawatū and South Taranaki areas.
Two new rail options look set to boost the Ruapehu winter visitor season.
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash at Kaitoke.
"The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a completely different experience during the winter."
Vonnie Cave was a renowned gardener, photographer, author and traveller.
Whanganui acupuncturist welcomes inclusion under health Act.
Hikitia Rawiri Hakaraia pleaded guilty to the charges in March.
Colourful, inspiring and safe in Palmy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Police have been told that vehicles are failing to stop for red lights in Glasgow St.
NZ is 'the only place in the world where you can play to huge crowds'.
Newest member of Whanganui DHB considers its future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A fire investigator is now on the scene.
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for parts of New Zealand.