'Really, there needs to be some involvement from everybody.'

A potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.

The hotel's licensee was left with only the clothes on his back and his little kitten.

Officers were active on Guyton St and Wicksteed St about 10.30am on Thursday.

The fire, measuring 300m by 200m, is burning grass, scrub, and pine trees.

'We are not seeing an improvement on the availability of stock in town.'

A daycare centre next to Whanganui Hospital was evacuated.

'There was a lot of anxiety and stress waiting for that confirmation.'

Victor Boyd was recognised at the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.

The foundation supports 80 homes and helps 1500 people reintegrate annually.

The council's boss says Pukenamu Queen's Park should not become a 'bollard farm'.

Ashley Steedman has 'fallen in love with the job'.

'Upon arrival they found one person trapped in a vehicle.'

Defendant calls out: “you’ve got the wrong hit man”.

'They are really proud and stoked.'

'This sort of violence against our staff is unacceptable.'

'Her raw talent across all aspects of the game is truly exciting.'

Police said the road was closed until about 9pm.

Sam Bridgewater co-founded The Pure Food Co.

'We would be lost without them in Whanganui.'

'I’m just trying to help as many people as I can, that’s my passion.'

Police advise residents being targeted to 'close the door and not engage with the person'.

'I was always the class clown, the funny guy, even through my gang life.'

Police said the car fire occurred 'northwest of the airport'.

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Man had left the hospital and taxied to the airport when police were called to assist.

Three students remained in hospital on Thursday afternoon but all are expected to recover.

'Pam gives so much to the community so we wanted to give back to her.'

The lead iwi negotiator says jobs, housing and health improvements are priorities.