One dead, six injured after school bus crash near Whanganui
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the scene of the crash.
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Whanganui region braces for Cyclone Gabrielle
Whanganui is expected to be hit by severe southeast gusts on Tuesday.
Marton fatal rail crash: Permit costs 'prohibitive'
Contractors hadn't applied to be there because the permit cost too much.
Mixed support for Māori wards from mayoral hopefuls
Just over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.
Painful drug given to small child at Lake Alice
A child was given a paralysing drug, probably as a punishment at Lake Alice in 1978.
Serious injuries in Marton crash
Diversions are in place after a crash on State Highway 1 near Marton.
'Every week's a crisis': Eat or pay bills as cost of living cripples family budgets
"Food is one where it's making a terrible impact ... That's a basic."
Māori wards included for Rangitīkei elections
Each ward represents a population of approximately 1400.
'She's very special': Te Ara a Maria visits Whanganui
"She's like an icon really. She's very special."
Groups work together for better Māori employment outcomes
Māori employment plan works alongside advances in education, health - Katarina Hina.
'It was a good save': Marton volunteers contain house fire
Two Marton fire trucks attend Wing's Line house fire.
'We are human' - Behind the phones at Healthline
This year, Healthline experienced the highest level of abuse towards staff in its history.
Investigation launched into Rangitīkei train derailment
Monday's wild weather is believed to have damaged the track, causing the derailment.
Rangitīkei flooding fears ease, Pipiriki Raetihi Rd closed by mud
Heavy rain caused some issues around the region on Monday night.
Whanganui to remain in Red, move to Orange confirmed in time for New Year
Whanganui will remain in the red setting until December 30.
'We should be in orange': Whanganui mayor and MP at odds over traffic light system
Whanganui's mayor and MP have differing views on the framework.
Vaccine mandates for council staff on the table
All councils are undertaking a health and safety review before deciding on mandates.
Lake Alice patients frustrated by police investigation delay
Former patients have spent decades waiting to see if their pleas for justice are answered.
Cup-winning Kiwi to be immortalised in town's main street
Council stumps up $155,000 for bronze casting, community to raise money for plinth.
Local Focus: Getting into The Gullies, Auckland artist chosen for Rangitīkei's first artist residency
Offer to reward artist and local farming community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rangitīkei council decides on future representation
The preferred option will see the council retain the same number of councillors.
Iwi collective urges Māori to take their whānau for Covid jabs
Te Ranga Tupua has reactivated to help support local Māori through the Delta outbreak.
Forecourt heavyweight Gallagher Group sells fuel systems arm
Marton-based electronics firm employs 100; hydrogen-based growth beckons.
State Highway 1 near Marton reopens after truck hits rail bridge
Driver suffers minor injuries after his truck hits a railway overbridge.
Whanganui Covid-19 vaccination rollout leading NZ
The DHB is currently vaccinating Group 3.
Truck and train collision victim named
Police and the Transport Accident Commission are investigating the crash.
Let us pray? Does prayer/karakia have a place in politics?
Councillors say time for reflection is important before decision making
Person in hospital after crash near Marton
Emergency services were alerted to the crash just before 8am.
New playground to open after four years of 'blood, sweat and tears'
Te Rūnanga o Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa has worked closely with the playground's designers.
Local Focus: Vaccinations available while you party
Targeting young people with a measles jab. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Explosive revelation: What sparked Marton lockdown
A person brought what was thought to be explosives to the police station.
Explosives removed from Marton police station
Parts of the town including Marton School were placed in lockdown and cordons set up.