Latest from Ashhurst
'Absolutely stunning': New $825m highway nears completion
The new highway will open in June, with the exact date not yet set.
'Almost smell' new highway: Mayor ready for pending opening
Highway costing $824.1 million to be open from June to motorists.
Ashhurst plagued by arson attacks
Police are asking the public for information after four fires in as many days.
Live: Two Covid cases in Tauranga; one in Manawatū - 'We know there will be concern', says PM
As Aucklanders wait for their day of freedom, another city is now dealing with a new case.
Local Focus: Te Āpiti welcomes drivers to Ashhurst
Art design and native planting greet visitors. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Local Focus: Te Āpiti welcomes drivers to Ashhurst
Art design and native planting greet visitors. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
11 VC winners from New Zealand
Eleven men in NZ armed forces were awarded in the Victoria Cross in WW I
Chance to see animated flyover of new route through gorge
Great progress on new road, NZTA says.
Mum's fitness high: 'I was bouncing off the walls'
'It was just this high, this adrenaline rush'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Widow hugs soldier who crashed Unimog, killing husband
"Go out and live the best life you can" the widow said to the soldier.
NZTA unveils 13 options for Manawatu Gorge
The NZ Transport Agency has unveiled 13 options for the Manawatu Gorge.
'Water everywhere': Dream home turns to nightmare
Lesley and George bought a house to escape tragedy. What they got was even more trauma.
Local Focus: Dream home turns into a nightmare
Lesley and George bought their house to escape sadness. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Ashhurst residents angry over speeding cars
Ashhurst residents don't like the new gorge route. Made with funding from NZ On Air
One seriously injured in crash
As a result of the accident, traffic has been reduced to one lane.
Car flips in Ashhurst
Emergency services have freed one person after a car flipped onto its roof in Ashhurst, near Palmerston North. A police spokeswoman
Faces behind the grim road toll
They are the 19 names that make up this holiday season's high toll. Behind every name is a story, and family left grieving.
Crash victim a 'precious soul'
Boxing Day crash victim remembered as one of the "most amazing people" .
Road toll rises after motorcyclist dies
Road toll now equal to last summer's following death of motorcyclist.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Manawatu town embraces own currency
The town of Ashhurst, northeast of Palmerston North, is using its own currency as a way of stimulating discussion about the local economy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.