Investigation launched into Rangitīkei train derailment
Monday's wild weather is believed to have damaged the track, causing the derailment.
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Whanganui to remain in Red, move to Orange confirmed in time for New Year
Whanganui will remain in the red setting until December 30.
Whānau memories flood back in exhibition
An exhibition includes a special item for a Whanganui Regional Museum staff member.
'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.
'Sharp minds' chosen to negotiate Mōkai Pātea treaty claims
Iwi from the Taihape area have announced their negotiators.
Up to 33 unvaccinated Whanganui DHB workers could lose jobs
The staff will be stood down on pay.
Teens harassed over woman's Covid charge, court hears
She and two other women are accused of crossing Auckland's level 3 boundary.
Quick action from crews at mill fire
A second pulp fire at Karioi mill is being investigated to find the cause
Trust keen to get Treaty negotiations started
Taihape iwi sign their first agreement in Treaty of Waitangi claim negotiations
Mangaweka residents travelling an hour for Covid-19 jab
Mangaweka locals call for a vaccination clinic and it is on the way
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.
Vaccine milestone: 40k doses now delivered across Whanganui
The DHB is now more than a third of the way through its vaccine rollout.
Local Focus: Epic local turnout for Papakai Park
Neighbour's initiative sparks community park clean-up. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Snowfall, wind warnings for Desert Road
A heavy rain watch has also been issued for the Central North Island.
Wild weather: Heavy snow warnings in the south
The heaviest snow is expected in north Canterbury and south Marlborough.
Covid bubble returnees and heavy rain cross the Tasman together
Wet weather on way from west, including sodden communities hit by floods last week.
Wild weather: Tornado, thunderstorm warning for Auckland, Northland, Waikato, Coromandel
Warning of 120 kilometre per hour winds or a small tornado.
Legendary soundman swaps stadium tours for coffee
Rob Henry's hopes for a "quiet life" haven't quite worked out as planned.
Polar blast: Desert Road closed
Snow is expected as low as 300m in some spots of the central North Island.
Settled weather on the way for Hawke's Bay, but drive with caution
Temperatures set to stay at the 14C to 15C mark for rest of the week.
Rug up NZ, a 'polar blast' is on the way
A polar snap is set to farewell what has been a potentially record-breaking warm June.
Whanganui Covid-19 vaccination rollout leading NZ
The DHB is currently vaccinating Group 3.
Ruapehu rugby in mourning
Senior co-coach Mark (Boof) Green died on Wednesday when his truck rolled.
Taihape blaze 'escalated to a second alarm response'
A fire investigator is now on the scene.
Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of South Island
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for parts of New Zealand.
House 'totally destroyed' by fire near Waiouru
Two fire engines and a tanker responded to the blaze.
Cause of central North Island power outage not determined
Power was restored to the 4000-plus homes three hours after the outage.
Four thousand central North Island properties without power
A fault on the Transpower network has cut electricity to the central North Island.
How Elton John's postponed NZ shows launched a tribute act
"I did meet Elton once ...but I never imagined I would be doing what I'm doing now."
Mandate to negotiate Taihape claims achieved
After five years the claims trust has achieved mandate and hopes opposing group will join.
Winter is coming: Rain throughout New Zealand this week
Rain, cloud and showers are set to descend on most of New Zealand this week.
Ministry of Education accused of 'stealing' Taihape farm
Locals established the farm 30 years ago. Now it's in a landbank for Treaty settlements.