Damaged 1080 trucked 1000km for disposal in Marton landfill
The 1080 bait was damaged during flooding on the West Coast, then taken to the landfill.
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Otiwhiti Station is an iconic Rangitikei farm steeped in history.
Cannabis growing in one room while child sleeps in the other
John Waara told the judge he wanted help with his addiction.
Kapa haka group flies the culture flag at regional conference
WHS is the only school in the lower North Island with a Confucius Classroom.
Walking lightly on the earth: First steps to reduce carbon footprints
Bus travellers are treated as second-class citizens despite their smaller carbon footprint
Proceedings issued against firms behind Taihape Area School
They were issued in 2014 and two Whanganui companies are among them
Native wildlife to benefit from Ruapehu 1080 operation
Aerial 1080 operation around Mount Ruapehu in late July will have conservation benefits.
Region's MPs oppose euthanasia, are unlikely to change
Maori oppose euthanasia, Rurawhe says. McKelvie opposed it from start.
Search warrant results in cannabis found, man sentenced
Judge: "I don't imagine your GP is keen on you smoking cannabis when you've got emphysema"
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Connor Williams' fight started the moment he was born.
The food show for the food industry
NZ's largest specialist food distributor goes on tour. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Yolkers crack the big time
New Zealand's Yolk Ferns have been crowned world champions at egg throwing.
SH1 fatal crash: Family torn apart, 2yo won't walk again
"We are just praying to God that our baby is going to stay here with us."
Locals show support for refugees
Big increase in locals at Refugee Day celebration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Refugee day grows with support from locals
Big increase in locals at Refugee Day celebration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The Waverley Horror Show for Ratana
Eighteen tries to one in an absolute embarrassment at Dallison Park.
Sole survivor of crash that killed seven disputes Coroner's report
She disagreed with witness accounts and said there was no point in pointing fingers.
Whanganui aviation hub set for take-off
Indian trainee pilots bring $50 million to Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Intensive farming rules divide council, environment groups
Environmentalists want plan change "called in" - Horizons chairman opposed to it.
Horror crash: 'It's really hard when kids are involved'
The Waverley community is still reeling one year on from the horror crash that killed 7.
Gift of life: Surgeon's organ donations saved lives
More organ donors are needed, but what's involved? One family tells of going through it.
Whanganui region marae take on Civil Defence roles
Visiting academic talks to local people about indigenous emergency management.
Rugby: Poor decision-making costs Metro
St Johns Club Whanganui Metro slip to fifth on the Manawatu Colts division rugby table.
Police appeal for sightings of missing teen girl
Jaymilee has been missing from her Whanganui home since Friday
How do you thank another driver?
Wellingtonians like to toot while Aucklanders prefer to flash their hazard lights.
Racing: Kiwi Earl Bamber gets third in GTE class at Le Mans
Another trip to the podium at the iconic race, although this time is a lower division.
Conservation Comment: Heard of the Zero Carbon Act?
"Bill has been watered down to get buy-in, but how can you water down an emergency?"
Meet John Lennon's Kiwi family: 'I sipped whisky in Beatles' hotel'
Beatles John Lennon and Ringo Starr met extended family members in Wellington in 1964.
Temperatures to drop 3C-4C early next week
Auckland is forecast to drop from a high of 17C today to 14C by Tuesday.
Four Waiouru crash victims now out of hospital
A child was killed and seven other people were injured in the two-car collision.
Rugby: Metro poised to strike
Metro sit poised to strike in fourth spot in the Manawatu Colts division rugby competition
Local Focus: NZ's youngest councillor sees climate change as the challenge of the century
Councillor Chandulal-Mackay on the region's challenges. Made with funding from NZ on Air.