New ZealandSlain elderly couple to be laid to rest todayElderly couple found dead in their King Country home last week will be laid to rest at a big gathering of whanau today.10 Oct 06:34 PM
New ZealandRebooting regions in Auckland's shadowAs all the jobs and big-smoke buzz centres on Auckland, the regions are trying to find a way to carry on, writes Russell Blackstock.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsRuapehu candidate workshops help council hopefulsMore than 30 people attended two candidate workshops in the Ruapehu area recently for those interested in standing in the local body 07 Jul 11:42 PM
TravelGrand old ride on the railsRoger Hall climbs aboard a golf buggy to see some isolated, but beautiful, scenery.18 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandElderly man rescued from bushAn elderly man was rescued after spending several hours in heavy bush near Taumarunui over night.08 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandWoman dies a week after crashA female passenger of a speeding vehicle which crashed near Taumaranui a week ago has died in hospital.30 Jul 11:23 PM
New ZealandMinnie's makin' baconMontaperto is a true country girl. It was a year before boyfriend Jaimee Ellis saw her in makeup or a dress.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne killed in central North Island crashA person is dead and one other seriously injured after a car crashed near a highway this morning.07 May 06:59 PM
New ZealandMan falls from roof in TaumarunuiA 22-year-old man has been critically injured after falling through a roof in Taumarunui last night.23 Jan 08:51 PM
TravelTaumarunui: If you go down to the woods todayElisabeth Easther finally knocks off the other half of the Timber Trail.26 May 12:00 AM
TravelTaumarunui: Off the main trunk lineElisabeth Easther took a quirky rail trip and has been singing the little engines' praises ever since.18 Apr 04:15 PM
TravelKia ora: TaumarunuiThis King Country town will make you feel right at home, writes Elisabeth Easther.28 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandBody found in shallow gravePeople in the Taumarunui community are being advised not to be concerned following the discovery of a man's body in a shallow grave.13 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandSchool bus crashes near TaumarunuiA bus carrying students and teachers from three Wanganui high schools crashed into a ditch on State Highway 4 near Taumarunui this afternoon, injuring eight.23 Sep 04:33 AM
New ZealandThree dead on country's roadsFatal accidents, breakdowns and huge traffic backlogs have plagued the first four days of the official Christmas road toll period.27 Dec 06:48 AM
TravelKayaking the Whanganui RiverPaul Rush tackles foaming rapids on a six-day journey down the Whanganui River.14 Oct 04:30 PM
TravelWhanganui: River of dreamsNovice canoeist Diana Clement satisfies a long-held ambition to paddle the mighty Whanganui River - and all in one easy weekend.11 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandFamily pleads for help in finding missing motoristAlex Binns turns 70 on Wednesday but instead of celebrating, his family are pleading for help to find him.24 Jan 05:42 AM
