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Ruapehu rugby in mourning

Senior co-coach Mark (Boof) Green died on Wednesday when his truck rolled.

Person dies following Ohakune truck crash

The single-vehicle crash happened just outside Ohakune township.

Liquidators probe medical tech company's transactions

Director says business collapsed due to Covid-19 and failure to obtain large contracts.

Council offers $200 per household to fix dripping taps

Fixing Ohakune's water leaks could prevent the usual winter "boil water" notices.

Comment: A passion for our people, our culture and our reo

It was in the house next door that the very first broadcast for Awa FM took place in 1991.

'I gave up telling anyone': Former Lake Alice patient accuses doctor of rape

'He would take me into a side room ... and give me a needle of drugs.'

Whanganui employers struggling to find staff

Employers now need to make jobs attractive in order to keep staff.

Local Focus: Budding herbalist joins alternative medicine market

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

Whanganui man jailed for manslaughter

Hikitia Rawiri Hakaraia​ pleaded guilty to the charges in March.

Local Focus: Creative streets ahead in Palmy

Colourful, inspiring and safe in Palmy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'You have to have your wits about you': Cyclists say cars not stopping

Police have been told that vehicles are failing to stop for red lights in Glasgow St.

Overseas acts lined up for Ohakune Mardi Gras

NZ is 'the only place in the world where you can play to huge crowds'.

Local Focus: Health reforms are an opportunity for Māori

Newest member of Whanganui DHB considers its future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Taihape blaze 'escalated to a second alarm response'

A fire investigator is now on the scene.

Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of South Island

Heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for parts of New Zealand.

Wet & Forget: The unforgettable rise of a multimillion-dollar Kiwi firm

Rod Jenden: "We've been through some pretty tough times... I can tell you it's not easy."