Freight train derails after heavy rain causes washout
A locomotive and about 12 wagons came off the track near Hunterville.
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'Full of holes': Up to 20 per cent of infected travellers could be missed by rapid antigen testing
Free rapid antigen tests will be rolled out at pharmacies as the Auckland border lifts.
Monarch butterflies find home in Whanganui garden
In 30 years, Margaret Innes hadn't seen so many monarchs in her garden.
Storm warning: North Island, parts of South brace for deluge
Low-pressure system headed for NZ brings risk of heavy rainfall and flooding next week.
Body of missing man Joe Pryor found after 15-day search
Hundreds of people had joined the search for Pryor who went missing in the Waikanae area.
Students making most of free trades training
Close to 1000 students at UCOL have taken up free trades training.
Hot in the city: Summer scorcher to continue
Beach-lovers rejoice, a scorching Saturday's on the way.
Weather: Forecasters alert to storm off Solomons, could impact NZ next week
Holidaymakers advised to keep an eye on developments.
Who's shooting Whanganui's cats?
The two shootings occurred last Wednesday in Aramoho and the SPCA is seeking information.
Tropical cyclone in wings as holidaymakers head out
'At the time where things are opening up for Auckland, it's not really good timing.'
DHB investigating claim vaccination staff paid for big night out with Prezzy cards
'I am not aware of how the food and beverages were paid for,' DHB boss says.
Why one of NZ's least vaccinated towns won't use vax pass at public facilities
Council chief executive says they're carrying out a proper assessment.
Cheers! Auckland bars readied for reopening
Nerves and excitement combine as hospitality prepares to reopen the doors.
Graves of 31 veterans who died in Lake Alice finally located
Barry Rankin started investigating four years ago and have taken further than he thought.
South Taranaki marae awarded research grant
The project is titled Parara-ki-te-uru, named after the famous spring in the area.
Foodstuffs partners with Uber Eats to deliver groceries
Foodstuffs have partnered with Uber Eats to start delivering groceries to its customers.
Person airlifted to Whanganui Hospital after crash on SH4
The crash occurred around 4.45am.
Blind sales: Desperate buyers snap up homes without even looking at them
About 43,000 bids online for 1500 successful sales worth over $2 billion since August.
Judge reserves decision on whether MoH must release details of unvaccinated Māori to Whānau Ora
Court showdown the final stage of a months-long battle to get the data.
'Almost guaranteed' that Whanganui will be at 'red light' setting
Details around what level Whanganui will be in are expected by the end of the week.
'Significant surge': DHB seeks 133 new staff to cope with Covid
More than 20 critical nurses sought in anticipation of caseload at Waitematā.
'She couldn't breathe': Family of 7's Covid home isolation nightmare
Husband unsure whether to call ambulance because his wife's oxygen readings seemed fine.
Get ready for the 'new, new normal', Whanganui mayor says
"It's not like people won't be able to go out and socialise full stop."
'Ridiculous': Unvaccinated parents at school events, in classes
Days after losing unvaccinated staff, Education Ministry green-lights unjabbed parents.
City of bails: Auckland exodus expected
Already, 100,000 have uploaded vaccine passes to allow more movement.
Will house prices keep rising? All your housing market questions answered
Tony Alexander on the forces at play in NZ's housing market.
Q&A: What will become of the housing market
Tony Alexander answered your housing market questions.
KiwiRail considering vaccine mandate on Cook Strait ferries
Ferry operator looks to join Air NZ to introduce vaccine mandates for inter-island travel.
Health authorities warn rural Māori most at risk
New cases in Rotorua, Taupō and Tararua among the record 207 reported yesterday.
'Highly needed' counselling programme rolling into Whanganui schools
Tawhero School is one of the four Whanganui schools part of the pilot programme.
Covid-19: New cases in Rotorua, Tararua as Delta continues spread across NZ
Reports of two new cases in Rotorua.
MetService warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain
Warnings and watches are in place around the country.
Leading principal expects more than half of Whanganui schools to lose unjabbed staff
"The short- and long-term implications for some schools are going to be dire."