They'd only known each less than 24 hours but the new group of friends didn't muck around.

The occupants are safe and the cause of the fire is being investigated.

UCOL is holding a hand on car competition in which students can win a Ford Fiesta.

Fire crews had to deal with a hazardous substance after a truck crash near Ohakune.

Visitor confers honour, opens academy, makes visits, presides at community reception

Bus company says driver "really shaken up" from traumatic crash

Sixth Permaculture Weekend takes in building, gardening and lifestyle change

The delayed diagnosis meant the patient had to have a third of his tongue removed.

Gregory Mulligan crashed into the back of a car while driving intoxicated in Whanganui.

Readers write in: Brian Tamaki; the justice debate; science and religion; the alt-right

Tougher "punishment" tends to produce hardened people more likely to offend again

Campaign to recycling sports gear for children launches in Whanganui

News in brief: Body found; award finalist; new health clinic; sentencing for drug offences

Tupoho kura tumuaki Stuart Kawau was the centre of an expanding educational universe

How much does a blown fuse cost - ten dollars, maybe fifty? How about $100,000 plus.

Controversial Destiny Church leader in Whanganui with Man Up offshoot organisation

Cash was stolen in an armed robbery at the Fitzherbert Ave dairy on Wednesday.

Metro favourites for Saturday's final as they bid to complete triple crown

Conrad Gray appeared in Whanganui District Court and entered a not guilty plea.

A 14-year-old is helping police with inquiries after an aggravated robbery in Whanganui.

A man will appear in court on Tuesday charged with the manslaughter of Daniel John Gooch.

Thirty-eight students complete programmes of study with Whanganui training provider.

Decision a first under Environment Court's new powers

Infometrics' latest economic forecast says provincial New Zealand will drive the economy.

Farmer and dogs rescue stranded cow at Mowhanau.

A cow was stranded on cliffs near Whanganui.

Foreign visitors show us life beyond NZ, but also make us re-appraise our own country

Speeding drivers a neighbourhood menace, resident says.

Readers write: Autism issues; vegan dangers; money for guns and council voting records

A Harper St house received minimal damage from a fire after neighbours raised the alarm.