Heavy snow closes Desert Rd - crash closes detour, motorists told to delay travel
It's a chilly start for snow-covered alpine areas but sunny skies are on their way.
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One person dead in Waiouru crash
One person has died after a truck and car collided near Waiouru.
Long wait over for museum honouring Māori military service
Well over 1000 people attended the dawn opening of Te Rau Aroha, Waitangi's newest museum.
'I'll put you in an ambulance': 'Cheeky' soldier bashed
Corporal paraded bashed soldier: "This goes for any one of you mother.....s".
Paralysed two-year-old speaks first words since horrific Waiouru crash
Words came as a huge relief as parents have been waiting over six weeks for her to talk.
'Miracle child': Paralysed toddler one step closer to recovery
Mum: "I've been waiting and waiting for this day to come."
Life support off, paralysed crash toddler fights on
Amirah Najim-Phillips, 2, has been breathing for 24 hours on her own after a month in ICU.
Fatal crash: 'Mummy's been non-stop thinking about you since I lost you'
Anadion Albertkiu wants her baby son to know he will never be forgotten.
Heartbreaking: Parents of 2yo paralysed in Waiouru crash face life support decision
Two-year-old Amirah's family have been told leaving her on life support would be cruel.
Road toll horror: 19 kids killed on NZ roads so far this year
Eighteen children have died on New Zealand roads since the start of the year already.
Four Waiouru crash victims now out of hospital
A child was killed and seven other people were injured in the two-car collision.
Horror crash: One dead, witness pulls survivors free
A witness says one car tried to overtake a truck on a blind bend.
The men who died in military training exercises
Deaths in New Zealand military training exercises since 1990
91-year-old veteran ticks off Anzac Day bucket list
Clive Jones wanted to see Auckland's Anzac Day service again before he dies.
'Hard and sharp': Earthquake jolts lower North Island
The 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck southwest of Dannevirke at 4.35am.
'Are you ok son?': Mum's selfless last words after crash
Henry Makene believes his mother had a spiritual part in making sure Hollie survived.
Get out the sunscreen, it's sunshine for all
Thames, Alexandra and Wanaka are all expected to get to 28C today.
WWI photographer's medals: From England to Waiouru
NZ World War I photographer's medals to be displayed before Anzac Day.
Grieving parents urge care on roads: 'No parent should go through this'
Parents of two young boys killed in a crash are pleading with motorists to take care.
Kaimanawa horses to be immortalised in bronze
Sculpture is intended to raise awareness of wild horse welfare and benefit town profile.
Six cleared in NZDF probe into instructors misbehaving
Investigations into four others ongoing.
Army put CCTV in barracks to protect recruits
NZ Army to examine whether recommendations to protect recruits were followed.
Exclusive: Rape complainant told she broke rules
Exclusive: Military police told complainant she was in breach of standing orders.
Two musters, 299 horses rehomed, 7 euthanised
The Conservation Department has mustered 306 wild Kaimanawa horses this year.
Helicopter crash victim proud ambassador for NZ wool
Ngamatea Station owner's death after helicopter crash a "tragic loss" for wool industry.
Chester Borrows: Learn your history, no matter how unpalatable it might be
The Land Wars had a greater impact on NZ than any of the campaigns we commemorate
21-year-old's stark warning over stomach surgery
A young NZ woman has spoken about struggling with side effects of gastric bypass surgery.
More than 200 Kaimanawa horses saved from death
Record interest in adopting wild horses will see more than 200 saved.
Child dead following truck v car crash near Waiouru
The death brings the Easter weekend road toll to two.
Riders ready to bust tussock at Waiouru
An influx of trail bike riders will hit Waiouru this weekend for the Tussock Buster.