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Whanganui residents urged to prepare for Cyclone Gabrielle

Civil Defence will be closely monitoring the situation over the weekend.

Cyclone Gabrielle now 'severe category 3' storm as it tracks to NZ - heavy rain watch for 71 hours

The worst of the cyclone is expected on Monday and Tuesday in the upper North Island.

Gas leak in Springvale

The leak is near the corner of Fitzherbert Ave and Burns St.

Reefs 'teeming with life' found on Pātea seabed amid mining case

Niwa says the reefs are rich with thriving plants and animals.

“Enough is enough”: Springvale residents want ongoing flooding issues fixed

A total of 54.7mm of rain fell on February 3, with 31.4mm coming down between 3pm and 4pm.

Clean sweep of Masters Games golds for 96-year-old

Allan Martin plans on coming back in 2025.

Inflation challenges as Ruapehu council considers rates

A rates rise of 8 per cent is likely for 2023/24.

Whanganui River Māori support North American Indigenous leaders

A delegation is travelling to crisis talks about the Colorado River.

Covid vaccine available to under-5s with high health risks from today

Expert welcomes extension of vaccine, but wants more under-5s to get access.

NZ study showing higher rates of heart disease after Covid jabs should be treated with caution - expert

The study provided further reassurance about the safety of the vaccine, an official said.

Company owner says charges of crimes against environment lacked merit

John Turkington says the jury's not guilty verdicts showed charges lacked merit.

‘Facing a crisis’: Tourist town can’t wait three years for upgrade

"Our tourism industry is on thin ice."

First steps taken toward Whanganui club hub development

Four local clubs have expressed interest in the development of the land.

"Curmudgeonly character" coming to Bason Reserve

The Merry Wives of Windsor kicks off on February 23.

Pro boxer's female fitness classes proving popular

He is putting his downtime to good use while an injury keeps him out of the ring.

Conflicting speed signs cause confusion

Waka Kotahi changed the speed limit in 2020.

Mystery surrounds weka discovery: Bird not seen in Taranaki since 1930s

DOC is worried the voracious forager's reappearance could threaten recovering ecosystems.

Plane crash reported in Taranaki

The crash happened on Flint Rd, near the Stratford Aerodrome and Taranaki Gliding Club.