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'A very sad time for our school': Students involved in Westmere crash
'Our entire school teaching and support staff have all been affected very deeply.'
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Waiōuru scrub fire 83% contained, but hotspots remain in bush
The fire was 83% contained on Sunday afternoon, including a 30m wide strip.
Waiōuru scrub fire likely to take several more days to contain
Strong winds and rain challenged fire crews on Thursday.
'Too much history was disappearing': New book on NZ Police dog history set to be released
Dante Road took five years, Rob Rattenbury's longest writing project to date.
Waiōuru scrub fire: Rain and winds set to test crews, more support brought in
Strong westerly winds and showers were expected to roll through today.
PM holds meeting for local supporters, Stanford addresses curriculum rollout criticism
Luxon said it was rare for Prime Ministers to hold public meetings during campaigning.
Take the T-bird away: Ford Thunderbird club convenes in Whanganui for a bit of fun, fun, fun
About 40 cars were displayed, with owners attending from Nelson up to Whangārei.
'Beginning of solid rebuild': Ruapehu ski fields reflect on 2026 ski season
Both ski field operators felt the uncertainty from a few years ago had passed.
'Well worth it': Whanganui gymnasium installs new $160,000 floor
The floor meets international approval and replaced one that was about 30 years old.
'They're willing to take you on': Why do some birds swoop so low?
Magpies, mynas and spur-winged plovers are Whanganui's main swooping-season culprits.
NZTA to install average speed safety cameras on stretch of SH1
There have been 23 deaths and serious injuries on the 30.9km stretch of road since 2019.
'It's looking mint': Popular Mountains to Sea track reopens with new bridges
'I think the track is looking in the best condition that I’ve seen it since 2015.'
'Fully booked out': Hāwera ready to handle major BMX event
The South Taranaki town last hosted the North Island BMX titles in 1995.
Driver flees police, crash scene; leaves two people seriously injured
Police abandoned the pursuit after the car fled at speed.
'Disappointed, devastated': Council opts to remove Matipo Park's main entrance bridge
The council estimated it would cost about $475,000 to replace the bridge.
Car crashes into tree in Whanganui, two seriously injured
Road users were diverted as two fire crews assisted police and ambulance.
Biocoal manufacturer lines up as potential buyer for closed Ruapehu mill
Ngāti Rangi opposes the application in its present form over river discharge.
Rangitīkei bodybuilder to captain NZ at natural bodybuilding Olympia
'It's not every day that the words Bulls and Las Vegas get used in the same sentence.'
'Economic collapse for Whanganui': East Town workshops closure recalled 40 years on
The railway workshops 'meant everything' to many workers.
The Force awakens in Whanganui with new lightsaber group
'This thing has taken off; the lightsaber stuff has taken off and it’s going nationwide.'
'Our legacy is still being written': Rātana Wāhine get over the line with grand final win
The side lost one game all season, which was against Linton Cobras in the first game.
'Icing on the cake': How All Blacks made a 100-year-old's rugby dream come true
Sola Pelenato Aki shared a heart-warming interaction with favourite player Rieko Ioane.
'Well-involved': 10 crews battle Hāwera house fire
The fire was upgraded to a second alarm and crews battled the fire for over two hours .
'We're both traumatised': Marton woman and dog badly injured after dog attack
'I didn’t sleep for two days when I came home because I kept recalling it over and over.'
'I hate that I have to do this': Woman to run from Auckland to Marton in gumboots
'It sucks, we're in 2026 and we are still losing our kids to suicide; it's not okay.'
Truck, ute crash leaves person seriously injured, blocks lane on SH3
A person was trapped in the ute when fire crews arrived.
'True statesman of the game': Meet Whanganui Rugby's new patron Bob Barrell
Barrell is the union's highest points scorer with more than 1000 points from 1963 to 1977.
'No information': Council split over Taihape toilets
The community group sought council backing for a $2m grant application due November 30.
'Fairly logical': $2m plan to refurbish Marton main street adopted
After 225 submissions, the draft’s 11 priorities were cut to seven.
Whanganui's Maia Paki wins national pool rescue title
The 11-year-old also claimed silver medals in the 50m brick carry and obstacle swim.
'He's pretty committed': Firefighter reaches 50 years of service
Steve 'Monkey' Monks became deputy chief fire officer in 1993 and still holds the role.
Fire crews battle 'well-involved' shed fire
Two crews from Whanganui battled the 4m by 5m shed fire on Wednesday afternoon.