'I closed my eyes': Bus driver tells of dramatic moment he had to crash as brakes failed
Hannah Francis, 11, died in the crash near Ohakune.
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He celebrated with cake, balloons and tambourine players
'I couldn't hold onto her:' Dad's distress as daughter ripped from his arms in bus crash
Inquest hears brakes failed on skifield bus before Ruapehu crash killed 11-year-old.
Hamilton and Whanganui tie for most beautiful city
The judges couldn't decide - so they split the category to a large and a small award.
Labour Day weekend road toll jumps to eight - highest in a decade
It's the highest it's been in more than a decade.
Gang-related murder charge dropped, trial discontinued
Joseph Johnson was originally charged with murdering Nomads gang member Palmiro MacDonald.
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But why are there so many? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Leigh-Marama McLachlan: The major issues our newly elected MPs need to deliver on
Comment: The pressure is on for Labour to deliver real change over the next term.
One dead in crash near Whanganui
One person has died following a crash between a truck and a car.
Local Focus: Rare opportunity to visit Bricksticks
Converted brickworks turns gallery for Labour Weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Former National MP: 'Nats couldn't run a morning tea'
Chester Borrows shares his thoughts on National's election loss and the local electorate.
New carpark, pool, playground for Whanganui Intermediate
The school has multiple property improvement projects on the go.
Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.
High-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seats
Up to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.
Do criminals freely decide to commit offences?
The courts acknowledge not everyone has free will when it comes to offending.
Local Focus: Lively debate is good for the elderly
Plenty of power in Grey Power. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: To tax or not to tax?
Rangitīkei candidates discuss tax. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Too many in prison?
Candidates agree justice system needs work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: National and Green candidates agree water is the big issue
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'Gone in five minutes': shop owner devastated after blaze
Barry Daily said business had been booming before the fire hit.
Firefighters battling large fire next to fuel station
Police have diverted traffic and ask motorists to travel with care.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
Local Focus: Rangitīkei candidates on which economy we should emulate
New Zealand is unique but isn't everywhere? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Attitude Awards: 'I don't care what people say about what they think I can't do'
In a judgmental society, you get to decide what affects you, finalist says.
New owners, new directions for Ashley Park
Iwi intends to add cultural element to animals and accommodation at tourist venue.
Local Focus: Who is Soraya Peke-Mason, Labour candidate for Rangitīkei?
Councillor to candidate, Soraya Peke-Mason from Rātana. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: What do candidates say are Whanganui's biggest issues?
Candidates talk jobs and community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Two people dead after crash south of Pātea
One person with serious injuries has been flown to hospital.
Stormy Sunday: Gales, heavy rain, 1350 lightning strikes, harbour bridge could close
Authorities are taking no chances with Auckland Harbour Bridge as gales threaten.
Ruapehu District Council mourns death of councillor
Ben Goddard was a former Ohakune fire chief and supporter of St John.
Three men charged after gunshots heard in Whanganui
Three men face a number of firearms-related charges.
Three people in custody after gunshots reported in Whanganui
Police blocked off a number of streets and schools went into lockdown.