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Taupō Quay building takes home top heritage prize

Since 2020, the building has undergone earthquake strengthening and a full restoration.

Child in hospital after Castlecliff hit-and-run

Police are urging the driver of the car to come forward.

Two cars seen outside burning house where murdered man lay

Two vehicles were seen on the street where the arson happened.

Gang members 'know what happened' to murdered dad

Hori Gage was killed in retaliation for an incident he wasn't even involved in.

Consultation opens on National Park name change

There's also a proposal to change the name of National Park's railway station.

'Significant risk': Killer, sex offender will remain under extended supervision order

Basil Mist served 20 years for sexual offending against girls and killing his partner.

Maze on Medallion offers all the fun of the scare

Entry is free each year, and attracts large crowds eager to get a scare or two.

'Completely unique': Rangitīkei River births NZ first for beer

The first beer brewed with a wild yeast is set to be released later in November.

Secondary school sports awards return

More than 30 different sports are represented.

One dead in suspicious Waitaanga house fire

Police have still not identified person who died in remote blaze.

Five Whanganui teenagers achieve top Girl Guiding award

'It was an incredible experience.'

'Quite a lot to digest': Trends show how Whanganui could look in 10 years

With a high-growth model, the district could have a population of 52,981 by 2034.

Builder skips country after $140k botch-job

The walls of the newly built house were so out of line the roof wouldn’t fit on.

'Ridiculous' Vakarorogo record try haul secures home semi for Whanganui

It's all on next week at Cooks Gardens.

'Dream run': Horrocks clocks up 100 games for Whanganui

'It's been a bit of a dream run, to be fair, without any injuries.'

Ōhakune social housing going ahead despite council, community dispute

'You can consult until the cows come home, but you’ll never satisfy all parties.'

‘Iconic’ Ōpiki Bridge partly collapses into river

Historian Val Burr is urging local councils to take responsibility for fixing the bridge.

Dancers celebrate four decades of putting their best feet forward

Palmerston North’s Over 50s Dance Group started in 1983.