House fire in Taumarunui being treated as suspicious
Crews expect to be at the scene all morning as they try to contain the blaze.
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Person in hospital after crash near Marton
Emergency services were alerted to the crash just before 8am.
Covid: Some DHBs to vaccinate whole communities in one go
Some DHBs are sticking to the Government's schedule, others are going their own way.
Cause of central North Island power outage not determined
Power was restored to the 4000-plus homes three hours after the outage.
'I'm over it': Woman claims mask abuse may make her leave town
Whanganui's Lorina Winsor says she is dealing with her illness the best she can.
Exclusive: Hollywood film production transforms Whanganui's Victoria Ave into 1918 Texas
There was one very well-known extra who took part in the production.
Four thousand central North Island properties without power
A fault on the Transpower network has cut electricity to the central North Island.
Time capsule discovery wows family
Descendants of John Brodie are fascinated by the discovery of the time capsule.
Major traffic delays, power cut in Bulls after truck crashes into pole
Emergency services were alerted to the crash on Bridge St just before 10am today.
Ruapehu trails latest challenge for Australian fundraiser
Montana O'Neill is doing Te Araroa Trail to raise awareness and funds for cystic fibrosis.
Local Focus: Te Pūwaha bonus for surfers
Tanae Bank reinstatement will improve the surf report. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Theft of portable cabin from vulnerable Northlander 'bloody low'
Thieves have been slammed for stealing a portable cabin from a vulnerable Northlander.
Trial of man accused of murdering Jasmine Wilson postponed
The trial in the High Court at Wellington has been halted.
Local Focus: Jazz for peace
Unesco International Jazz Day known only in Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whanganui man named as fatal crash victim
Police name victim of fatal crash near Dannevirke as 24-year-old Whanganui man.
Rob Rattenbury: A reckoning is coming over the history of New Zealand
COMMENT: Many will feel ashamed about what they learn, writes Rob Rattenbury.
Person hospitalised after Gonville crash
One other person was taken to hospital by police.
Bowel cancer killed my friend Ness. This is what I learned
Opinion: We have room in our hearts for everyone, why not let them in, just like Ness did?
How the Whanganui Basin reveals region's geological history
Whanganui geology attracts students, fossil hunters. Dr Hamish Campbell explains why.
'Being so far away is the hardest part': Resident fears for families in Covid-ravaged India
India's total reported Covid-19 cases have now surpassed 18 million.
Hiker rescued from Tongariro Crossing after injuring knee
Emergency call was sent at 6:45pm. It's 6 degrees in the Tongariro National Park.
Person seriously injured in Waiouru crash
They were flown by helicopter to Waikato Hospital.
Central Whanganui streets to become 19th century film set
Road closures have been approved to allow for filming in downtown Whanganui.
Māori 'ready' for seats on council
Ruapehu woman Fiona Kahukura Chase urges Horizons to set up Māori wards.
103-year-old time capsule reveals its mysteries
Glass vessel containing the capsule was broken, but contents were in perfect condition.
Local Focus: RSA poppy appeal continues into May
Longer poppy appeal after last year's online success. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Fire severely damages Hunterville house
Fire and Emergency was alerted to the house fire at 2am and is still on site.
'Chilling detail' of abuse in diary, murder trial hears
The mother-of-two died after she was dropped at hospital badly beaten and dehydrated.
Case to be made to Govt for pilot students
Visas for overseas pilot students could be a lifesaver for Whanganui's flight school.
Personal pronoun badge project for medical school
University of Auckland student Josh McCormack has been blown away by the response.