Ucol proposes to cut 17% of staff, affecting Whanganui, Palmerston North and Masterton.

Plunket vaccinated fewer than 100 babies since its December soft launch.

'Butterfly is my strongest stroke, so I always get out pretty fast.'

In 2015, pharmacy owner Shope Olawoyin began thinking about leaving Nigeria.

'I've just got to get up, keep functioning and roll with these punches.'

'Really, there needs to be some involvement from everybody.'

A potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.

The hotel's licensee was left with only the clothes on his back and his little kitten.

Officers were active on Guyton St and Wicksteed St about 10.30am on Thursday.

A daycare centre next to Whanganui Hospital was evacuated.

'There was a lot of anxiety and stress waiting for that confirmation.'

A coroner has highlighted the dangers of rock fishing after Cameron Zimmerman's death.

The organisation has around 1600 members nationally.

Victor Boyd was recognised at the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.

The foundation supports 80 homes and helps 1500 people reintegrate annually.

The council's boss says Pukenamu Queen's Park should not become a 'bollard farm'.

Ashley Steedman has 'fallen in love with the job'.

'They are really proud and stoked.'

'This sort of violence against our staff is unacceptable.'

'Her raw talent across all aspects of the game is truly exciting.'

'Smaller operators play a critical role and do an excellent job.'

The park would be developed on Lagoon Farm, under an airport flight path.

Police said the road was closed until about 9pm.

Sam Bridgewater co-founded The Pure Food Co.

'We would be lost without them in Whanganui.'

'I’m just trying to help as many people as I can, that’s my passion.'

Police advise residents being targeted to 'close the door and not engage with the person'.

'I was always the class clown, the funny guy, even through my gang life.'

Police said the car fire occurred 'northwest of the airport'.