PremiumPremiumKahuRuapehu hīkoi supporting Māori wards cancelledThe hīkoi was organised in support of additional Māori representation on the council.19 Oct 02:30 AM
New ZealandQuick action from crews at mill fireA second pulp fire at Karioi mill is being investigated to find the cause17 Oct 11:15 PM
New ZealandRoad snowfall warning for SH1 Desert RdSnow showers are expected to affect the road on Wednesday.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Whanganui DHB say we're not out of the woods yetOver 44,000 vaccines given so far. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Aug 05:51 AM
New ZealandDelta outbreak: Locations of interest spread to three more North Island townsIt's likely the locations were visited by people on a flight carrying infected passengers.21 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandWeather: Chills to multiply as cold southerly snap moves onto NZMore frosts can be expected over the next four days, especially for inland areas.07 Jul 12:21 AM
New ZealandTemperatures set to rise across the countryThe North Island, Te Ika-a-Māui, might see frosty conditions tomorrow.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolar blast: Desert Road closedSnow is expected as low as 300m in some spots of the central North Island.28 Jun 09:47 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOverseas acts lined up for Ohakune Mardi GrasNZ is 'the only place in the world where you can play to huge crowds'.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHouse 'totally destroyed' by fire near WaiouruTwo fire engines and a tanker responded to the blaze.23 May 11:34 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured in Waiouru crashThey were flown by helicopter to Waikato Hospital.29 Apr 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Signposts to adulthood': Military academy's success story"It is great to look back on how many students have gone from strength to strength."23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat change at Waiouru means for locals and the armyThere's still a good life to be had in the smaller Waiouru camp, Patrick Hibbs says.02 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaiouru Military Base fire under controlThe 150 hectare fire has been contained and crews are checking on smouldering spots.29 Mar 08:19 PM
New ZealandTwo injured in crash near WaiouruSH49 was closed for close to two hours as emergency services assisted the injured.03 Mar 10:15 PM
KahuRuapehu mayor, iwi question Covid complianceRuapehu's mayor is concerned after Aucklanders travelled to the region during lockdown.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWW2 veteran remembered: A century of cricket, tanks, and yarnsKurt Bayer remembers Alan Burgess, the world's oldest living first-class cricketer.06 Jan 02:30 AM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRuapehu District Council mourns death of councillorBen Goddard was a former Ohakune fire chief and supporter of St John.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan sentenced for meth-fuelled accident that killed his baby sonThe driver, who had been smoking meth, overtook on a blind corner near Waiouru.03 Sep 02:13 AM
New ZealandWinter wonderland: Snow covers central North IslandThick snow has covered parts of the central North Island this morning.08 Jul 10:43 PM
New ZealandHeavy snow closes Desert Rd - crash closes detour, motorists told to delay travelIt's a chilly start for snow-covered alpine areas but sunny skies are on their way.08 Jul 10:27 PM
LifestyleS**** towns? No way - a charming road-trip through small-town New ZealandFinding the beauty in the small, the rural and the unexpected.13 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandOne person dead in Waiouru crashOne person has died after a truck and car collided near Waiouru.07 Jun 04:48 AM
New ZealandLong wait over for museum honouring Māori military serviceWell over 1000 people attended the dawn opening of Te Rau Aroha, Waitangi's newest museum.05 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandPedestrian hit by car in serious crash at WaiouruOne person has been injured.15 Jan 10:16 AM
New Zealand'I'll put you in an ambulance': 'Cheeky' soldier bashedCorporal paraded bashed soldier: "This goes for any one of you mother.....s".05 Aug 03:39 AM
New ZealandParalysed two-year-old speaks first words since horrific Waiouru crashWords came as a huge relief as parents have been waiting over six weeks for her to talk.29 Jul 01:52 AM
New Zealand'Miracle child': Paralysed toddler one step closer to recoveryMum: "I've been waiting and waiting for this day to come."19 Jul 07:26 AM
New ZealandLife support off, paralysed crash toddler fights onAmirah Najim-Phillips, 2, has been breathing for 24 hours on her own after a month in ICU.18 Jul 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFatal crash: 'Mummy's been non-stop thinking about you since I lost you'Anadion Albertkiu wants her baby son to know he will never be forgotten.15 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandHeartbreaking: Parents of 2yo paralysed in Waiouru crash face life support decisionTwo-year-old Amirah's family have been told leaving her on life support would be cruel.09 Jul 08:40 PM
New ZealandRoad toll horror: 19 kids killed on NZ roads so far this yearEighteen children have died on New Zealand roads since the start of the year already.14 Jun 02:19 AM
