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200,000 tonnes of Auckland rubbish sent to landfill a year
It leaves the kerb in a bin and we never see it again - where does Auckland's rubbish go?
Yarn to tourists becomes popular phone app
WHS old boy shares his start-up success story with his tourism app.
'Turbulent' weather: 100mm of rain expected
Heavy rain and strong winds: weather about to take a turn for the worse.
'Poor decision' leads to court appearance
Whanganui woman banned from road after drink-driving episode
Big waves hitting New Zealand - NI beaches braced
Big waves that pose a risk to people have started to pummel West Coast beaches.
Paloma Gardens hosts special yoga class
Fordell marvel was the setting as a yoga and meditation class rounded out 2017.
Te Araroa trail walkers are good news for town
Trail walkers are "proper travellers", accommodation owner says
Carrick is ready to slay his demons
Motorcylce rider Jayden Carrick will resurrect his career on the streets of Nelson circuit
Berry farm hit by thefts
Windermere Berry Farm has temporarily closed its 'pick your own' berries operation.
Lights out for Majestic Square Christmas decorations
Whanganui's Majestic Square has lost its sparkle after lights in the trees were vandalised
Motorway mayhem: guide to NY traffic hotspots
Hitting the highways? Here's where congestion will be at its worst today.
How missing teen kayaker survived the night
The teenage kayaker missing on the Kaituna River has been found alive this morning.
Search resumes for missing teenage kayaker
The 17-year-old hasn't been seen since yesterday afternoon.
5 hurt, 1 seriously, in crash near Reporoa
All five have been taken to Rotorua Hospital, St John ambulance says.
Govt gives to rural trusts to support farmers
Between 150-200mm of rain is needed to break this dry spell, Brian Doughty says.
New Year's Eve weather: Fine for most
New Zealand's notoriously fickle weather will behave for most tomorrow night.
Be warned: Holidaymakers told to brace for wild night
Strong winds and torrential rain are expected to hit later today.
'I will wear pants whenever I feel like it'
Crusading student welcomes changes to uniform standards at Whanganui High School..
Tenants paying more as rental prices soar
Whanganui's median rental has risen to $320 per week.
'This day gets better and better each year'
Spectators were not disappointed at this year's Boxing Day Cemetery Circuit
Accused man given bail to enjoy a family Christmas
Accused with six bail breaches let out to spend Christmas with family
Police search for occupants of boat found off Port Waikato
Aerial searches are taking place for possible occupants of a dinghy found at Port Waikato.
Whanganui's Richard Dibben: 'Nice day for a ride'
Glimpse at this year's Boxing Day Cemetery Circuit results
Soggy Boxing Day before fine end to year
South to dry out today but north can prepare for rain.
Boxing Day traffic: Where to avoid
Find out when and where to avoid driving if you want to miss the traffic on Boxing Day.
OUR VITAL LINKS: Keeping Whanganui connected
Imposing structure is a crucial communications link for city.
Injured woman found in perilous position on Ruapehu
Team effort rescues missing woman lost and injured on Ruapehu
Dry, warm weather tipped for Christmas
Spoiler: You might want to head to the Boxing Day sales rather than the beach.
Gallery revs up for motorcyle show
Classic motorbikes roar into an art gallery for Whanganui's big event
Big wet a brief relief from humid start to summer
Rain around the country will ease by the end of the day.
Teacher in under-age sex sting named
Whanganui teacher sentenced on sex charges is named.
The next big one? Quake risks revealed
Three slow slips were triggered following the Kaikoura earthquake last November.