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Car wheel sparked $1m Tongariro fire, drone photos reveal destruction

The key to the recovery of the scorched Tongariro National Park is eliminating weeds.

Leslie Parr revealed as man twice ruled insane after committing two separate killings

Leslie Raymond Parr killed partner Fiona Maulolo in Naenae in April 1997.

Lifeguards pull pair from rip at Castlecliff Beach

Lifeguards James McGregor and Lucy Reid were the first lifeguards on the scene.

Council playing catch-up with heating in housing portfolio

'It’s a little behind time, but it’s being addressed.'

Slalom, painting, slam dunks: Excavator operators show off skills

Marton's Dean Cave says he'll 'give it a good nudge' for his home crowd at the nationals.

Motorcyclist dies following serious crash with car at Mangaweka

The crash happened just before 11am.

One person dead after crash at beach near Whanganui Airport

Police say the crash involved a motorised bike.

Storm leaves $2m bill for Rangitīkei roads

The storm triggered 778 roading callouts, mainly in Turakina Valley.

Beyond the veil: Exhibition explores fascination with unknown

Three waka-themed works explore whakapapa, myth and journeys across time.

Kakaramea School marks 150 years of rural education

The school's first headmaster in 1876 had one leg and ran the school for 12 years.

Rowing great and renowned sports journalist join Sports Hall of Fame

'JB' Phillips is the first inductee to not have represented New Zealand in sport.

'It begins with curiosity': Drainpipe telescope of early star-gazer on show

'[It] reminds us that scientific discovery doesn’t always begin with expensive equipment.'