Bush rescue: 'They gave us two hours before they were lifting multiple bodies out'
When four teens were stuck in rugged bush, one thing stood between life and death.
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Vehicle crashes into laundromat on busy roundabout
A staff member saw the car hit the laundry door and then the air bag inflating.
Local Focus: Fears world's worst noxious plant could take over
The weed that poses a huge threat to dairy cows. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rescue chopper finds four trampers
Trampers stuck in hail taken to hospital after trouble in rugged bushland.
UCOL, Chambers of Commerce offering 200 free scholarships
The scholarships are only available to Chamber Members and their employees.
Kayaker seriously injured after jetboat collision
A kayaker is seriously injured after a collision with a DoC jetboat.
Local Focus: Calling all Masters, young and old, male and female
Masters Games bigger than previous years. Made with funding from New Zealand on Air.
Man dies after Waverley crash, police release name
The man died overnight Monday after the crash early that morning.
Multiple crashes at SH1 roadworks site
There have been six crashes in the same area since roadworks began on November 3.
Closure date confirmed: What next for Mars staff?
The hunt is continuing to find new jobs for the cat food producer's 140 staff.
Local Focus: Better late than never for Art in the Garden
An important event for Whanganui potters. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ngarewa-Packer wants to be 'unapologetic champion for Māori'
Benefit levels, job growth and environmental concerns are uppermost for new MP.
Weather: Wet for most, chilly for the south
There's snow on the way for some alpine passes as a cold front hits the South Island.
Best of 2020: Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Good people smoke cannabis
Taking a punitive approach to cannabis does not work, writes Leigh-Marama McLachlan.
Hannah Francis inquest: Police inspector says he would lay charges if he had the chance
"...if it's the wrong decision, I have no problem apologising to the family for that now."
Driver: Ill-fated Ruapehu bus overused
Inquest into 11-year-old girl's death hears claims bus workload soared before crash.
Lawyer suggests Ruapehu crash driver too fast
Driver admits lying on document just one day before girl killed in crash.
'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.
Local Focus: New travel agency opens amid global pandemic
Opportunity knocks as travel agency shuts down. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Alf Lyon always said he would live to 100 - He did just that, before quietly slipping away
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.
Local Focus: Whanganui's rich heritage comes at a price
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.