New plan aims to have Ruapehu waste-free by 2040
A new waste management plan adopted after public consultation aims for zero waste by 2040
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Local Focus: Cave dwellers 100 years on
Santa's Cave dwellers still strong 100 years on. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
New leaders and high achievers named at Nga Tawa School
Head girl Rebecca Nesdale and deputy Holly Hodgson will be school leaders in 2019.
Spectacular thunderstorm: 27,000 lightning strikes hit North Island
Rain totalling 50mm fell in an Auckland suburb in two hours, and others are without power.
Drug dealer theme sparks stoush over kid's burger
A dispute over a "Trafficking" burger has come to a head.
Man jailed for kidnapping that ended in car crash
Jordan Davies and a co-offender were waiting for the man by his car when he finished work.
Home detention for 1000 objectionable images
Brian Pekamu had more than 40 videos depicting child pornography and bestiality.
Former police officer jailed for historical sex crimes
Graham Minnell violated and victimised three girls at various stages for over ten years
Child with meningococcal disease admitted to Palmerston North Hospital
Health authorities following up on others who might have been in contact with patient.
Water restrictions in place in Horowhenua
The restrictions mean people must cut back on their hose and sprinkler use.
Tongariro Crossing has highest rate of rescue incidents
Hazardous crossing continues to attract massive tide of tourists - and troubles.
Small town where Santa's a Māori woman - and no one bats an eye
Central North Island town celebrates onset of Christmas season with a hearty 'kia ora'.
Nicola Patrick: Nothing surprises me anymore -- except these surprises
Nicola Patrick on the spirit of Christmas
Local Focus: Picnic in the Pinetum
Largest collection in the southern hemisphere. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Picnic in the Pinetum
The largest collection of conifers in the Southern Hemisphere is tucked up a valley in the Manawatū. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hundreds gather for Ātihau Whanganui annual meeting
Ātihau Whanganui reported a net surplus of $3.1m for the year and $21.6m total revenue.
Ten ComCom complaints about solar power company
Solar panels in hot demand. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Harness racing corruption probe widens to Auckland
13 harness racing people have so far been charged over Operation Inca
Judge orders $750 reparation for road rage incident
Rowan Loveridge kicked a vehicle as it was driving past him, damaging a rear panel
Children raise the alarm as woman is attacked
The couple was homeless and living in a car at the time of the assault.
The free store giving away four tonnes of food a week
A project that gives to the clients and the volunteers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Zero waste follows popular beeswax workshop
New educational and fun waste minimisation workshops at Ruapehu
Man stole from bus while driver was paying for fuel
Mathew Llewellyn-Thomas has been sentenced for stealing a backpack and its contents
Local Focus: Zilch for the hungry and the volunteers
A community project that gives to the clients and to the volunteers who help out. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Replay recycling campaign kicks into gear
Replay campaign passes recycled sports gear into the hands of youth.
Workers with disabilities welcome at Axiam
Workbridge recognises Whanganui employer for going above and beyond
Main Trunk Line: Train wreck victim pleaded for last cigarette
Fatal landslip menace on main North Island railway line a century ago.
Charity runner admits travelling parts of NZ journey by car
Runner says 1975 record still stands as conditions and road length different in 2018.
Publicity scares off thieves at berry farm
People get a bigger area and supervision as they pick their own strawberries.
Rental property crisis: Single mum with six kids faces living in her car
Whanganui mother of six considers moving her family into her car
Editorial: Mike King delivers message every student should hear
Former comic puts on another great show, this time talking to students about mental health