Frustration building over $11m new bridge sitting idle
The new Mangaweka Bridge over the Rangitīkei River is scheduled to open in June.
The new Mangaweka Bridge over the Rangitīkei River is scheduled to open in June.
Fire and Emergency said none of the people needed help being removed from their cars.
Growing blaze closed main trunk line for nearly six hours.
Each ward represents a population of approximately 1400.
Many Anzac Day commemorations have been scaled back across the region.
Crews were alerted to the fire in Taihape just before 1.30am.
Dedication, a wide range of skills and being able to drop everything are needed.
A motorcyclist had to be rescued from the bottom of a bank after a crash near Taihape.
People with symptoms urged to get tested, isolate if necessary to help "slow the spread".
RATs take just 20 minutes to get a result versus days for PCR testing.
Roads across the wider Whanganui region are closed due to flooding and slips.
Rain - sometimes heavy - is expected to fall right through this weekend.
Taihape Subway remains the most recently notified location of interest in the area.
There's plenty of rain on the way for the region this long weekend.
Locations of interest in the Whanganui DHB area are continuing to increase.
Mōkai Pātea people want old wrongs righted and a new future through their claims.
The district has joined the Welcoming Communities programme.
"We've been very, very lucky in this region so far, but it's just a matter of time."
Niwa predicts a hot summer, with possible drought and heavy rain events.
A weaving project is adding another injection of life to Te Ao Hou Marae.
Those visiting libraries in Rangitīkei will now need to be vaccinated.
The new facility is expected to open on Wednesday.
The Rangitīkei and South Taranaki districts are now 90 per cent fully vaccinated.
Monday's wild weather is believed to have damaged the track, causing the derailment.
Whanganui will remain in the red setting until December 30.
An exhibition includes a special item for a Whanganui Regional Museum staff member.
Another 325 vaccinations are needed for Whanganui to hit 90 per cent first dose.
The building has been deemed high risk in an earthquake.
Whanganui's mayor and MP have differing views on the framework.