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'With their mates': Defence force plots being added to Rangitīkei cemetery
An niche wall for ashes that can house at least 48 urns is also being built.
Explained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fire
With most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.
Ohakune hotel's history 'as chequered as the iconic dancefloor'
The historic Kings Hotel - the oldest hotel in the central North Island - is up for sale.
Accidental caravan fire a warning to residents
Fire investigators uncovered the cause of a caravan fire near Whanganui.
Te Oranganui hub re-centring traditional Māori birthing methods
'I learned to trust my own māmā intuition.'
Man taken into custody after refusing to leave property
Part of Swiss Avenue has been cordoned off as a precaution.
'A very special experience' as iwi close parts of Whanganui River
"To be uninterrupted made it a different and very special experience."
Strange stench leads to evacuation of homes in Whangaehu
“We used a gas detector to go through a house and building in the area.”
From coal to low-carbon concrete: Bullocks plans for eco-friendly future
'This is a bit of trial but it’s certainly worth a crack.'
Stretch of central NI state highway to close overnight for weeks
Six to eight weeks of closures coincide with a new roundabout opening at Ōhakea.
Forty-year cricket stalwart off to over-60s World Cup
There won't be any 'funsies cricket' in Chennai.
'A massive problem': Conference addressing the hidden cost of violence
“I really think that people don’t want to confront it.”
Future of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts uncertain as buyer backs out
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says the decision is frustrating for local businesses.
Whanganui teams stay afloat in cricket's Coastal Challenge
United smashed Paraparaumu and moved to second spot on the table.
‘New voices unearthed’ in South Taranaki
A new collection of more than 100 poems pays homage to South Taranaki towns.
Letters: More buses supported
Readers have their say on increased public transport and climate change.
Govt scheme just the ticket for Hunterville vet
'I just fell in love with the clinic here.'
Cyclone response slows Horizons port work but project still afloat
Two major projects are set to kick off before the end of 2026.
The Whanganui hospital and the fight against polio
Even Olympic gold medallist and American track star Jesse Owens visited.
No records broken but January hotter than normal
Region hasn't had much relief from the heat at night-time either.
'Freak accident': Cause of large scrub fire revealed
The wind and the dry grass meant the fire moved rapidly up the steep hill.
Te Puna Hapori project timeline revealed
“It shouldn’t be a place that people are afraid to go."
SH3 median barrier project set to begin
Between 2019 and 2023, there were 159 crashes on SH3 between the centres.
How many district councillors does Whanganui need?
'Council representation should be fair and effective for all Whanganui residents.'
Experts warn trampers to be prepared on Tongariro Alpine Crossing
'It’s things like walking the track in jandals.'
Swimmers plucked from Kai Iwi Beach by rescue boat
“The information we had to go on was someone had entered the water and not come out.”
'A challenging process': Big regional rates increase on cards
An audit process needs to take place before the public can have its say.