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A project is under way to develop Whanganui's "regional brand story".
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Motorheads take over Aotea Square in protest
KartSport Mt Wellington will prematurely shut its doors on October 12.
Wellington crash slows rush-hour commute
Traffic levels around the city were bulging early after several incidents.
Plans for Tegel chicken farm near Dargaville scrapped
Animal activists delighted the plans for the farm has been scrapped.
Breakdowns and crashes disrupt Auckland traffic
Traffic is becoming heavy in most of Auckland's hotspots for the daily commute.
Steve Braunias: The Secret Diary of Derek Handley
I banked my compo cheque of $107,500 from the government without ever starting work
Heavy rain for western areas of South Island
Rest of the country in for a mostly fine day ahead of rain tomorrow.
School holiday weather 'a mixed bag'
North Islanders can expect a dry Sunday and wet Monday.For the South Island, the reverse.
Half rain, half shine for first week of school holidays
Patches of rain and sunny spells are in store for much of the country, including Auckland.
Kiwi researchers hope to detect rheumatic fever earlier
Each year, around 160 New Zealanders die from rheumatic fever or rheumatic heart disease.
Watch: Kiwi stops traffic to help ducks cross road
Traffic was stopped as the woman helped eight ducklings and their mother cross the road.
Search on for 7-year-old Kawerau girl
The young girl was last seen walking home from her Kawerau school around 3pm today.
Repatriated sailors returned to families
Their repatriation is part of project Te Auraki, following a change in government policy.
Scooter driver dies after crash with car
Police serious crash unit investigating circumstances of fatal Rotorua scooter crash.
Rain, icy winds and snow on the way today
The good news is after today spring will slowly return.
AA slams fuel hike as unfair and unjustified
Many fuel stations across the South Island are charging above $2.40 a litre for 91 petrol.
NZ Oil & Gas starts drilling south of New Plymouth
The well will be drilled to a depth of more than 3,600 metres.
Police name man who died after falling into Mt Ruapehu's Crater Lake
Police have released the name of the man who died after falling into Crater Lake.
Winter bites back after brief spring period
Winter is set to batter the South Island before pushing over the North Island on Tuesday.
Carterton children potentially exposed to harmful gas
Reports sound suspiciously similar to hydrogen sulphide, a scientist claims.
Rāhui in place following Ruapehu death
Iwi acknowledged the death and expressed sympathy to the whānau of the deceased.
Police identify mystery plane after Carterton outbreak
Investigations into an mystery outbreak in the Wairarapa have so far proved fruitless.
Police appeal for armed robberies information
Whanganui Police want the public's help to solve several aggravated robberies.
Exotic baits used to trap rats in New Plymouth
Urban trappers in the Taranaki city are taking a slightly different approach.
Arrest after man dies in Upper Hutt stabbing
A man has died following a stabbing in Upper Hutt, north of Wellington today.
Meth addict shot by police jailed for kidnapping and assault
Dick Keefe-Wilson caused chaos at Vinegar Hill while on a methamphetamine bender
Police appeal again for information on Ratana homicide
Police want to know about two vehicles in relation to the Kevin Ratana homicide inquiry
Whanganui homicide investigation continues
Police are saying little about the James Butler homicide investigation
Main Northland highway cleared after rubbish truck rolls
A rubbish truck rolled at the intersection State Highway 1 and State Highway 15.
Hamilton street in lockdown after reports of gunfire
Derby Street in Nawton is reportedly cordoned off from the public.
Kākāpō habitat revealed on Google Earth
Google Earth is providing a rare look into the homes of kākāpō around New Zealand.
Missing for seven months: Theres'a Urlich's family want closure
Family have given up hope seven months since a Kaitaia woman disappeared without a trace.
Taita fatal assault: Police seek possible witness
Police would like to speak to a man who was seen leaving the area in a station wagon.