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New signs advise caution at Ahimate
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Child's body found in Manawatū River search
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Tributes, memorials for 'second to nobody' basketball star killed in crash
Mum of a basketball star killed in a crash has lost her "absolute world" friends say
Promising young basketball star dies in crash
Jake McKinlay has been described as a 'young man full of talent and heart'.
Feilding floods: Residents urged to place sheet in garden to alert helicopter if they need help
Five people in Feilding were evacuated to a St John's Ambulance hall last night.
Tropical Cyclone Ruby expected to miss NZ, but will bring more heavy rain
Tropical Cyclone Ruby is not forecast to hit New Zealand directly, but will bring rain.
'We lost our beautiful girl when she closed her eyes' - rising rugby star killed in crash
The 21-year-old died after falling off the back of a utility vehicle.
All South Island, several regions were considered for 'green' light setting
Two concerns stopped chunks of the country entering in green.
The shearer who vanished 13 years ago without a trace
Bevan Wright's family remain desperate to lay him to rest next to his mother and brother.
Live: 172 Covid cases ahead of traffic light move; 10 new cases near Nelson
Eighty-six people are in hospital and nine are in intensive care.
Legendary Bay multi-sportsman leaves rich legacy
Tony Small made his first-class rugby and cricket debut in 1956.
Breast cancer claims Pharmac fighter Wiki Mulholland
Wiki Mulholland's cancer diagnosis inspired a movement. She has died today.
'Homes for those in urgent need'
The community will be consulted about a new Kāinga Ora housing project in Whanganui East.
Live: Two Covid cases in Tauranga; one in Manawatū - 'We know there will be concern', says PM
As Aucklanders wait for their day of freedom, another city is now dealing with a new case.
'We're doing what we can': Tararua wary after Covid cases reported
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Dentist gets threats after advising extra charge for unvaxxed
The company is happy to treat both but the unvaccinated will face a PPE fee.
Handful of councils eye joint effort to fight Three Waters
National's Chris Luxon has backed a rebel group of councils hitting back at Three Waters.
Two arrested after armed carjacking and high-speed police chase
Pursuit of high-risk offender was initiated with assistance of the AOS and air support.
Espionage soldier 'stashed classified documents in a chiller bag'
Soldier arrested on suspicion of far-right links had mosque terror video, charges say.
Mangaweka residents travelling an hour for Covid-19 jab
Mangaweka locals call for a vaccination clinic and it is on the way
Labour MP's iconic ute for sale for a great cause
Kieran McAnulty is auctioning off his distinctive ute for charity.
'They've mucked it up': Ōhakune locals angry at Aucklanders who snuck onto ski field
The three Aucklanders were arrested on Wednesday.
'Batted above its weight': City thrives in Covid lockdown
Massive distribution centres for both Countdown and Foodstuffs kept this region humming.
What Whanganui gets out of $1.3 billion investment in transport
Roads around Whanganui are set to see a number of safety improvements.
Lockdown Hero: Top chef serves up love on a plate to those who serve the community
Top chef spends lockdown in the kitchen to serve meals to those who serve the community.
Supermarket centre opens 3 weeks early to meet demand
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Local Focus: Two tickets for the price of one
New companion card a welcome accessory. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Students excluded after alleged 'inappropriate sexual behaviour'
The alleged incident involved a group of boys in a school dormitory in mid-June.
At a crossroads: How Bulls is thriving
The "humming" town of several thousand people seeing a new influx of residents.