Construction begins on Park and Ride in National Park
Completion is targeted for the snow season and new Whakapapa gondola opening in mid-June.
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Mum's struggles to get mental health help for son
Terrified that her son was going to kill somebody, a mother desperately sought help.
Break out the blankets and brollies - cold snap hits NZ
Cyclone Oma is headed off north, but a cold southerly will bring rain and winds today.
Chester Borrows: Parole ban not the answer
Blunt instruments should never be used for precise procedures
Man accused of murdering baby Bella appears in court
The 25-year-old was granted further interim name suppression by Justice Robert Dobson
Mānuka helping to provide for future generations
Marshall Honey is a growing business that is diversifying a traditional farm's operations.
Two people hospitalised following boating incident at Foxton Beach
Emergency services were called to the beach at 2.15pm today.
Local Focus: Museum opening collection still secret
Museum to open next month but what will be on show? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Ratana kapa haka group to be first on stage at nationals
The Aotea Region's best kapa haka group competes first at Te Matatini this year.
Serial shoplifter jailed after attack with a scooter
Kiu and her brother Tane sent for violent offending involving scooter and machete.
Unruly tourists? British duo distance themselves from group
The men have been charged following an investigation into an alleged roofing scam.
Local Focus: 16-year old NZ Grand Prix winner looks to Europe
Blond ambition and staying on the track wins the day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Sixteen-year old NZ Grand Prix winner looks to Europe
Blond ambition and staying on the track wins the day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Full steam ahead with rail restorations
Hot days in the workshop working with steel and sweat. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Full steam ahead with rail restorations
Hot days in the workshop working with steel and steam. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Protest and counter protest to refugee plan
Former council candidate says some refugees will come from 'Osama bin Laden countries'.
12 questions with Paul Yates: from bit parts to a main role
Producer and part-time actor Paul Yates takes a main role with a new comedy Fresh Eggs.
Animal rights activist survives accident, dog hurt
RAV4 flips three times before crashing through a fence and landing in a paddock.
New recruits' wings a strong incentive for trainee pilots
Academy welcomes a new cohort with a wings ceremony to provide motivation.
From Harlem to Awapuni, basketball rejuvenates tired suburb
New park attracts international basketball superstars. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Harlem to Awapuni, basketball to lift kids out of the ghetto
Awapuni's new basketball park attracts international superstars - the Harlem Globetrotters. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
15-year-old girl missing for more than two weeks
Police are asking for information about 15-year-old girl who has been missing for 17 days.
Highway 61 rider guilty of dangerous driving causing death
James Eric Hiroki and Carey Raymond Leask will be sentenced on March 22.
WWI photographer's medals: From England to Waiouru
NZ World War I photographer's medals to be displayed before Anzac Day.
Names of Kevin Ratana murder-accused revealed
One remains suppressed as three more plead not guilty in Whanganui District Court
British humanitarian Terry Waite talks crime and punishment
British humanitarian Terry Waite speaks about crime and punishment in Whanganui
Love and Learn branches out to embrace Whanganui East community
Centre for children grows to add an advocacy and support trust.
Doctor saves mate after he collapses at Whanganui Beach
Man collapses in water at Kai Iwi Beach, is revived by CPR
Woman rescued from cliffs at Kai Iwi Beach, Whanganui
Emergency services responding to reports of swimmers in trouble
Remains of slaughtered cows dumped at riverside
Dumping linked to recent reports of stock thefts.