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Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai “Tarsh” Kemp moved to burial ground
Takutai Moana Natasha "Tarsh" Kemp died, aged 50, after battling kidney disease.
Opinion: MPs mourn Takutai Tarsh Kemp – what happens next and who might take her seat
OPINION: There’s a lot on the line for Te Pāti Māori.
'Huge relief': Residents on winding Napier-Taihape Rd delighted as log trucks taken off
'There were up to 50-odd units of logging trucks a day, it made it really dangerous.'
'Ride free brother': Second motorcyclist killed in triple fatal 'will never be forgotten'
Three people died in Saturday's crash. Lesley Brooks, 46, was a mum of three.
Three motorcyclists killed in crash were with social club: Another dies in separate bike collision
Four motorcyclists and a car were involved in crash near Taihape at 8.10am today.
Triple tragedy: Three dead after four motorbikes and car crash near Taihape
Emergency services also rushing to second motorbike crash at Tihoi, Bay of Plenty.
'No one is going to want to live here': Proposed mill closure threatens town
The proposed closure of two large North Island mills is already hurting the local economy.
Person seriously injured after logging truck rolls
"We did have three fire trucks, a Hazmat unit and a support vehicle there.”
Rain, wind, snow to put a damper on this weekend
MetService issues watches for rain, wind and even heavy snow for parts of the country.
Showers hitting Whanganui this weekend
'The best chance for any outdoor excursions would be Saturday morning.'
Leaky school's rebuild delayed; now deemed earthquake-prone
Taihape Area School's rebuild is now scheduled for 2025.
Whanganui ambulance officers under pressure
Patients may have to self-transport to hospital or a medical clinic during planned strike.
Young musical talent wanted for Gumboots Band
Young Rangitīkei musicians boosted by district council.
Kiwi racing legend appointed MotoGP chief steward
Simon Crafar takes over from Freddie Spencer, aka Fast Freddie.
Chronicle Q&A: Taylah Barrett on sporting aspirations and sushi
'It’s satisfying being able to make tackles, especially because I’m so small.'
Roading and water services moving in-house in Rangitīkei
Rangitīkei District Council bring roading and water services in-house.
Waiouru exercises important in 'volatile, uncertain and complex world'
Realistic scenarios help soldiers keep ready for any eventuality.
Community voices heard on Rangitīkei’s long-term plan
The Marton pool, kerbside collection and Marton's main street were the key topics.
Injured player Ollie Thomson's Givealittle reaches $40,000
The bull sale has given the Thomson family an extra financial boost during a tough time.
Name change proposed for Rangitikei district
Public feedback is invited on the proposal and another to name a new suburb in Feilding.
Taihape firefighter honoured for multiple services to community
'I love the community - my family has lived here for five generations.'
‘More harm than good’: Call for rethink on Māori wards
'We have previously decided that these are the best representation arrangements ...'
Club rugby: Tight game means tight table
There was just one point in it by the end of the game.
Person critically injured after incident in Rangitīkei district
The patient was flown by helicopter to Whanganui Hospital.
Helicopter needed to airlift victim after Rangitīkei River accident
The victim was flown to Palmerston North Regional Hospital.
Landlocking 'particularly acute' problem in Taihape
More than 70 per cent of remaining Māori land in Taihape is landlocked.