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'It's absolutely stunning': Victorian dress hides a toxic secret
The 175-year-old gown was coloured with an arsenic-based green dye.
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Man faces 17 charges after 11 burglaries
A 28-year-old was arrested in Feilding after a burglary spree in Rangitīkei and Manawatū.
'Punches above its weight': Rangitīkei branch wins national conservation honour
'Our small team is all very conscientious and their heart is in conservation.'
Club rugby: Taihape win extra-time thriller
It was the second extra-time final between the two sides in three years.
Bearing fruit: Kiwifruit growers hit one million tray milestone
'It means young vines are coming into production across our region'.
Mt Ruapehu skifield operators hopeful for fresh snowfall before season begins
Both skifields plan to open on July 4, matching the start of school holidays.
Club rugby: Counties secure first premiership semifinal
Counties came from nine points down at halftime to secure the 34-22 win.
Kevin Page: The fire service smoke alarm visit that wasn’t quite the calendar look
Mrs P brought out her best biscuits and a good top for the visiting crew.
‘Difficult conversations ahead’: Mayor warns rates cap a threat to services
Ruapehu's council has launched a full review of all its services.
One dead in early morning crash north of Whanganui, State Highway 3 closed
The road is expected to remain closed for some time, and diversions are in place.
'Noisy' 4.8 magnitude tremor hits lower North Island in late night jolt
More than 5000 people reported feeling the shake.
Thousands expected in Ohakune for music festival
The Mardi Gras weekend last year contributed about $2.7m to the Ruapehu economy.
‘She was remarkable’: Author revives story of model who became first to walk New Zealand
Esther James had a very specific goal in mind when she set out on her walk.
Whanganui to get share of $2.7m support funding for rough sleepers
Taranaki/Whanganui/Manawatū has NZ’s second-highest post-release homelessness rate.
'Team effort' leads to grand plan for St Johns Hill shopping centre
Hilltop Ltd is planning 'something usable for everybody'.
'Stretching every dollar': Funding secured for next part of Te Hangāruru trail
'We’ve costed it and done all that work, so we’ll be in the ground before you know it'.
Soldier Jared Deal demoted for insulting, threatening officer at Waiouru Military Camp
The threat to kill left the army captain feeling unsafe and more vigilant.
'They just can’t afford it': Rising power bills push households to brink
'If the Government wanted to do something, they could increase the winter energy payment.'
How to fill your winter garden with colour and fragrance
Wintersweet’s waxy yellow blooms scent the air through June and July.
Plumbers weigh new self-certification law
'It had been talked about for a long time; there's certainly a lot of mixed feelings.'
Shelley Loader: Why connection and belonging are important for mental health
OPINION: Community members hold valuable knowledge about wellbeing and risk.
'The fires are rekindled': Whanganui marks Puanga events
Puanga, the star Rigel, marks the Māori New Year, particularly for Whanganui iwi and hapū.
Whanganui River groups call out fish waste dumping at boat ramps
Illegal dumping in Whanganui carries a $400 infringement fee.
'Accepted the inevitable': Energy park project referred to fast-track process
'All you can do is vote with your feet and that’s what we plan to do.'
Rangitīkei ratepayers set for 6.4% rates increase
The 6.4% rise is lower than the 10.75% forecast in the council’s Long-Term Plan.
'It will save lives': Roadside drug testing rolls out in Whanganui
About 30% of all road deaths involve drivers under the influence of drugs.
'Opportunistic offenders': Police warning after spike in hospital car thefts
Four of seven vehicles reported stolen have been recovered.
No time-wasting, just wine tasting: Collaboration the key for Joa's Wines
'Whanganui just sucks you in, it's a wonderful community.'
Ruapehu eruption: Scientists warn 'not if but when'
Scientists say New Zealand is now much better prepared than 30 years ago.
Rural rubbish rethink after council 'dumpster dive'
The council's waste manager says there is 'general disrespect' at rural bin sites.