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'Humbling experience': Taihape's chief fire officer receives King's Service Medal
“It took me about a week to decide to accept it, I didn’t take it lightly.”
'Never seen anything like it': Four injuries after three-vehicle crash closes SH1
One person has life-threatening injuries.
Police crack down on road safety
During the four-day operation, 7755 drivers were breath tested.
‘New territory’: Council proposes 9.1% rates rise
'There is a whole lot of stuff we don’t yet have complete knowledge on.'
‘Significant’ savings: Taihape Town Hall redesign confirmed
Costs and timelines for the redevelopment are yet to be confirmed.
Seriously injured person airlifted to Christchurch after Taihape crash
'One person was trapped in the vehicle.'
Person airlifted to hospital after crash in Taihape
A person received moderate injuries in a crash on SH1 at Taihape.
‘Entirely avoidable’: Farmer jailed for neglecting more than 3000 livestock
The defence argued he was overwhelmed by farm work, not motivated by profit.
Police dogs capture two men after Taihape incidents
'A person had fled after making threats.'
Meth-accused driver in triple-fatal crash named, survivor labels him a ‘scumbag’
Garth Temokina Thompson can now be identifed as the man charged over Taihape crash.
'Huge relief': Residents on winding Napier-Taihape Rd delighted as log trucks taken off
'There were up to 50-odd units of logging trucks a day, it made it really dangerous.'
Rooted in history: Family garden gains national recognition
A childhood home has been transformed into a nationally recognised garden of significance.
Taihape’s Les Clarke awarded King’s Service Medal
'If I saw a gap, if I saw something that needed to be done, I’d do my best to do it.'
Three injured, one rescued from vehicle in Taihape crash
'One person was trapped.'
'Knowledge is power': Highway closures for Christmas parades
NZ Transport Agency warns drivers of road closures in Rangitīkei district.
Three motorcyclists killed in crash were with social club: Another dies in separate bike collision
Four motorcyclists and a car were involved in crash near Taihape at 8.10am today.
Triple tragedy: Three dead after four motorbikes and car crash near Taihape
Emergency services also rushing to second motorbike crash at Tihoi, Bay of Plenty.
Refrigerated truck crashes in Taihape blocking road
A person was treated for minor injuries.
Spring Fling to celebrate grandstand centennial
Taihape’s Spring Fling and Memorial Park Grandstand centennial takes place on Saturday.
Huriwaka Wind Farm makes fast-track list
The wind farm near Taihape would be big enough to power 150,000 homes.
Rugby: Waverley's Cowan to coach inaugural NZ Heartland Under-20s
The team will take on the New Zealand Māori Under-18 Ngā Whatukura side.
'Ridiculous situation': MBIE reverses council notice to fix
'It seemed absurd that the council would take this position.'
'Bleak future' fears after mill closures
Community leaders say the impact will be widespread across Ruapehu and surrounding region.
'Right fair and just': Rangitīkei votes on Māori wards
Mayor Andy Watson says everybody has the right to know how councillors stand on the issue.
'No one is going to want to live here': Proposed mill closure threatens town
The proposed closure of two large North Island mills is already hurting the local economy.
Person seriously injured after logging truck rolls
"We did have three fire trucks, a Hazmat unit and a support vehicle there.”
Showers hitting Whanganui this weekend
'The best chance for any outdoor excursions would be Saturday morning.'