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New motorbike impounded, owner faces charges after clocked doing more than 200km/h
A man has been charged with three driving-related offences.
Name change proposed for Rangitikei district
Public feedback is invited on the proposal and another to name a new suburb in Feilding.
Ruapehu civil defence controller calls for more resources
'Communities are the first level of response during emergencies'
Person critically injured after incident in Rangitīkei district
The patient was flown by helicopter to Whanganui Hospital.
Kaimanawa muster: Wild west comes to Waiouru
The wild horse muster didn't go ahead last year because of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Voices of Gallipoli celebrated at National Army Museum Te Mata Toa
A special civic service will be held in Waiōuru on Anzac Day.
New homes needed urgently for Kaimanawa horses
There's an urgent call to rehome Kaimanawa wild horses.
Desert Road to close at night for five weeks
NZTA advises the detour will add about 30 minutes to travel times.
Mt Ruapehu records driest October on record
October also saw the hottest temperature on record in Ruapehu for the month.
Snow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummet
The cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.
State Highway 1 reopened between Taihape and Waiōuru
The Desert Road section of the highway remains closed.
New chapter starts for Ruapehu council and iwi
The agreement establishes 'a framework for a co-operative and collaborative future'.
Calls for greater fuel competition in Whanganui and Ruapehu
The Whanganui council has contacted lower-price suppliers in a bid to drive prices down.
Whanganui hit with rain and single-digit temperatures
Temperatures got as low as 2.2C in Waiouru.
Mixed support for Māori wards from mayoral hopefuls
Just over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.
'I do what my heart tells me': One woman's mission to honour the fallen
The graves of around 15,000 Kiwis have already been visited.
Seven crews put out fire near railway tracks
Growing blaze closed main trunk line for nearly six hours.
Ruapehu council divided on pokies policy
Mayor Don Cameron had to use his casting vote in the split decision.
MIQ: The two-year tour of duty no soldier wanted
Behind the lines with the Defence Force's largest deployment in 50 years.
Rangitīkei flooding fears ease, Pipiriki Raetihi Rd closed by mud
Heavy rain caused some issues around the region on Monday night.
Local Focus: Life lessons from Les - 103 not out
WWll veteran Les Morice has a peaceful recipe for a long and healthy life.
Housing top priority for Ngāti Rangi
The central North Island iwi is developing housing opportunities in the Ruapehu area.
Ruapehu hīkoi supporting Māori wards cancelled
The hīkoi was organised in support of additional Māori representation on the council.
Quick action from crews at mill fire
A second pulp fire at Karioi mill is being investigated to find the cause
Road snowfall warning for SH1 Desert Rd
Snow showers are expected to affect the road on Wednesday.
Local Focus: Whanganui DHB say we're not out of the woods yet
Over 44,000 vaccines given so far. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Delta outbreak: Locations of interest spread to three more North Island towns
It's likely the locations were visited by people on a flight carrying infected passengers.
Weather: Chills to multiply as cold southerly snap moves onto NZ
More frosts can be expected over the next four days, especially for inland areas.
Temperatures set to rise across the country
The North Island, Te Ika-a-Māui, might see frosty conditions tomorrow.
Polar blast: Desert Road closed
Snow is expected as low as 300m in some spots of the central North Island.
Overseas acts lined up for Ohakune Mardi Gras
NZ is 'the only place in the world where you can play to huge crowds'.