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![Three arrests after spate of crimes in Rangitīkei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Three arrests after spate of crimes in Rangitīkei
'We understand the community has been on edge.'
![Lake Alice tower targeted in 'disturbing' vandalism](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Lake Alice tower targeted in 'disturbing' vandalism
'People are treating it like it’s some sort of joke.'
![Rangitīkei landmark buildings' future uncertain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Rangitīkei landmark buildings' future uncertain
The council has decided the historic buildings are surplus to requirements.
!['Bled every cent': Mum secretly used $130k of relatives' money](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Bled every cent': Mum secretly used $130k of relatives' money
Faith Fruean took advantage of the migrants, using their wages to live a bling lifestyle.
![Northland ace shears way to another title](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Northland ace shears way to another title
The Kaiwaka gun was the only shearer to go under 16 minutes.
![Close race for top places in National shearing circuit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Close race for top places in National shearing circuit
So far, the series is led by Southland shearer Nathan Stratford, who won in 2014 and 2022.
!['More than one verbal stoush': Compensation awarded in housing dispute](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'More than one verbal stoush': Compensation awarded in housing dispute
The Marton couple had sought $20,000 from their former landlords.
![Swept away by the current: Teen who drowned in river was a poor swimmer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Swept away by the current: Teen who drowned in river was a poor swimmer
Valentino Laki was with friends and family when he got into difficulty in 2018.
!['Pretty humbling': Tāmata Hauhā boss nominated for New Zealander of the Year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Pretty humbling': Tāmata Hauhā boss nominated for New Zealander of the Year
'You sit back and go, ‘Actually, we’ve done some pretty remarkable stuff.'
![Why a Rangitīkei forestry developer is turning to AI](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Why a Rangitīkei forestry developer is turning to AI
The two companies both work at breaking down financial barriers for carbon farming.
![In profile: Meet Rangitīkei’s comedic communications guy Ben Caldwell](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
In profile: Meet Rangitīkei’s comedic communications guy Ben Caldwell
Someone asked: 'Who is Ben? I hear he’s really cool.'
!['There's a lot more involved': New Marton vet clinic as population grows](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'There's a lot more involved': New Marton vet clinic as population grows
"People will do a lot more work on sick animals."
![Roading contract highlights Rangitīkei road issues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Roading contract highlights Rangitīkei road issues
The district mayor said some of the roads in the region were difficult to use at times.
![Why a key figure at Lake Alice was not charged](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Why a key figure at Lake Alice was not charged
Police had been set to charge the former lead psychiatrist with ill-treating patients.
![‘We’re going to miss him forever’: Superstar cat 'went out on his own terms'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
‘We’re going to miss him forever’: Superstar cat 'went out on his own terms'
Rodney the cat spent his last days "sun-puddling" in Otamatea.
![Signature move: Alleged building consent forgeries investigated](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Signature move: Alleged building consent forgeries investigated
The Rangitīkei mayor says preliminary conversations indicate cases in his district.
![Local councils looking to get more freight on rails](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Local councils looking to get more freight on rails
A local business director says a meeting with KiwiRail is needed to address costs.
![Rangitīkei 'reasonably under control' after weekend storm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Rangitīkei 'reasonably under control' after weekend storm
Most of the roads in the region's towns have been cleaned and re-opened.
![Rangitīkei school to reopen after flood clean-up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Rangitīkei school to reopen after flood clean-up
Marton School staff spent Monday cleaning up after wild weather hit the district.
![Calls for greater fuel competition in Whanganui and Ruapehu](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Calls for greater fuel competition in Whanganui and Ruapehu
The Whanganui council has contacted lower-price suppliers in a bid to drive prices down.