Wind downs power lines in Ruapehu District
The wider Whanganui region had some strong winds and spells of heavy rain on Sunday night.
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Poor wastewater compliance across region
Only 34 per cent of local authorities have fully compliant wastewater treatment systems.
Man sentenced in Wanganui District Court for assaulting sister
Man sentenced for assaulting his sister
Over to public to report and manage myrtle rust
New myrtle rust finds must be reported, gardeners advised ways to keep plants healthy.
Punching sister earns supervision for detainee
Sentenced to six months' supervision for breaching home detention and assaulting sister
Larry Parr honoured for services to film and television
Larry Parr has been a producer, script writer, director and television executive
Entrepreneur returns to his roots
Entrepreneur Henry Newrick's latest project aims to put Whanganui on the map.
Author gives insect story modern buzz
George Potaka has republished Rahor The Blowfly with all new modern illustrations.
Crowds fill marae for reggae muso's tangi
Roads around Raetihi choked as musicians and others farewell Carl Perkins on Saturday.
Crowds gather to farewell humble musician
Friends and family gather at Raetihi's marae for the tangi of reggae legend Carl Perkins.
Farewell to a Whanganui reggae legend
Carl Perkins was a pioneer of his musical genre.
Scientists warn against water machine 'placebo'
Scientists are warning against buying a $4000 water machine.
Dogs trial marks Otairi-Pukeroa Collie Club's 75 years
Craig Johns and dogs net $2000 at club's 75th jubilee event
Scenery and history on Raetihi Gutbuster
April 1 event includes options for cyclists and runners
Raetihi commemorates 1918 fire
Hundreds turned out for a service, an unveiling and a parade for the 1918 disaster
Gutbuster challenge in Raetihi on Easter Sunday
Competitors will run and cycle along the historical Raetihi-Pipiriki road
68th Waimarino Rodeo - still going strong
Cowboys impress the crowd at Waimarino Rodeo.
Carrot munchers gear up for Relay for Life
Angel Joyce is gearing up for Relay for Life with her Waimarino team of 20.
Waimarino iwi launch trust, propose sanctuary
Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little told of iwi's situation and aspirations.
Perils of the Parapara - A lifeline at risk
Is Whanganui's most dangerous road getting worse?
Goat is good with Raetihi food challenge judges
Three goat dishes prepared by Raetihi's Kay Henare gained her the grand prize
Rob Mather takes the honours at Mataroa sheepdog trials
The annual Mataroa sheepdog trials took place at the weekend
Whanganui tribes form environmental trust
New trust launched on tribes' Rā Wawata/ Aspirations Day.
Killer highway closed due to slip danger
State Highway closed after man attempting to clear rockfall was killed.
Fun run backs dementia support team
Two businesses come to aid of dementia group struggling for funds
Family hold out hope for lost loved one
It's been one year since 27-year-old Michael Stewart vanished without a trace.
Nicola Patrick: Tragic death tells us to make the most of life now
Take care of yourself right now - apply your oxygen mask first or you're no use to anyone
Ruapehu's only doctor steps down
Ruapehu's only general practitioner Dr Jim Corbett has stepped down.
Balmy show day draws Raetihi crowds
Raetihi A&P Show popular with families big turn out on the day
Young Guns fire several shots at dog trials
Young trialists show good form at sheep dog event
Busy weekend keeps dog trialists on their toes (or paws)
All go for Wanganui Centre dog trialists as the battle in two competitions
UK couple shocked by New Zealand spray culture
The United Kingdom is much greener than New Zealand, two visitors say.