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Whanganui on two wheels: Top tips for cycling holidays
The river city is a sitter to become a great New Zealand bike town.
GO NZ: Why you should visit Whanganui for a weekend getaway
It's a great time to visit this often-overlooked city, for food, art, festivals and more.
Local Focus: New travel agency opens amid global pandemic
Opportunity knocks as travel agency shuts down. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
GO NZ: A two-wheeled history lesson on the Mountains to Sea trail
A cycle journey through Ruapehu and Whanganui gives a glimpse of our country's past.
North Island skifields to open for July school holidays
Good news for snow lovers - the North Island ski areas plan to open this year.
Inter-regional travel bans could prevent ski fields from opening
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts is 'pushing really, really strongly' for the ski fields to open.
Whanganui River: Green New Zealand
Phil Williams and friends paddle the Whanganui River and find more than they expected.
Grandma struggles to find her own place
Whanganui grandmother is sharing with 14 family members because she cannot find rental.
Local Focus winter hacks: Moving the hot stuff around
Palmerston North's EnviroMan says push the heat around. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Cutting it for cancer
A young girl cuts her hair for a cancer victim wig. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ruapehu: Full on full blast
Liam Dann doesn't let a forecast storm stand in the way of a warming family holiday.
Whanganui: Rapid transit
Darragh Walshe and family traverse the historic and beautiful Whanganui River.
Local Focus: Otaki candidates - What's the biggest issue in Ōtaki?
Ōtaki candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whanganui: Lift up your eyes
There's plenty to see in Whanganui, where Pam Wade gets an elevated view.
Tongariro: Mountain adventure
Andrew Gillick tests his driving and cycling skills in Tongariro National Park.
Grand old ride on the rails
Roger Hall climbs aboard a golf buggy to see some isolated, but beautiful, scenery.
Kia ora: Himatangi Beach
Try fish and chips at the beach - washed down with as much wildlife as you can handle.
Kia ora: Palmerston North
This small North Island city is home to more than 100 cultures, finds Elisabeth Easther.
Kia ora: Waiouru
Wild Kaimanawa horses couldn't drag Elisabeth Easther away from this adventurous town.
Ohakune: Flying visit a mountain high
A view from above takes a Tongariro National Park experience to new heights.
Road to family adventure
Even with three kids in tow, Rob Cox manages to have a ball in Rotorua and Ruapehu.
Powderhorn Chateau, Ohakune
Tristram Clayton finds a warm welcome and cold craft beers at the foot of Mt Ruapehu.
Kia ora: Raetihi
Tranquil yet full of interest, this town is well worth a visit, writes Elisabeth Easther.
Raetihi: Acting the goat
Escape city life and discover this tiny Central North Island town, writes Rachel Grunwell.
Mt Ruapehu: High in the hills
Rachel Grunwell visits Ruapehu in summer for a weekend of adventure.