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Polar blast: Desert Road closed

Snow is expected as low as 300m in some spots of the central North Island.

Snow business ploughs on at Ruapehu

Ruapehu businesses are looking forward to an influx of domestic tourists this winter.

Watch: Paddle steamer lifted from river

The vessel has been lifted from the river for a safety inspection and work to its boiler.

Weather: Regional council rules out opening Moutua floodgates

Rainfall of roughly 3mm to 5mm is expected each hour for the next few hours today.

Woman seriously injured in mobility scooter incident

A pedestrian pace is urged for mobility scooter users after a crash in a supermarket.

Whanganui Covid-19 vaccination rollout leading NZ

The DHB is currently vaccinating Group 3.

Whanganui tenants face $8000 bill for unpaid rent, damage

Caseylee McKinney and Renee McKinney were found liable for thousands in unpaid rent.

New Zealand or Aotearoa: Out with the old and in with the older?

"We shouldn't shy away from this debate but, equally, we need to respect all views"

Local Focus: Budding herbalist joins alternative medicine market

Market apothecary gaining a loyal following. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

New report shines light on the shape of crime in Whanganui

A new survey has shone a light on the state of crime within the Whanganui-Manawatū region.

Have you seen this man?

Shayden Hikaka-Beattie has links to the Manawatū and South Taranaki areas.

'Ridiculous' or 'necessary' - is an EV subsidy a good idea?

'They're targeting the very people they're supposed to be helping,' one farmer says.

'You could hear them screaming': Former Lake Alice survivor recalls electric shock punishment

Hake Halo was given electric shocks as a punishment at Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital.

First rail tour group gets 'royal treatment'

Two new rail options look set to boost the Ruapehu winter visitor season.

Motorcyclist stable after crash near Kaitoke

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash at Kaitoke.

Walking the Tongariro Crossing for a good cause

"The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a completely different experience during the winter."