Mountain rescue A 21-year-old man has been rescued following a cold, wet night on Mt Ruapehu. Police were called at 5pm on Saturday after the man did not return from a day hike. A search base was set up at Turangi and four search teamsworked until 4am. The man was foundat 12.50pm yesterday. He was cold, had a dislocated knee and was flown to Taupo Hospital. A RNZAF NH90 helicopter, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter, LandSAR personal, staff from Tukino Skifield and Ruapehu Alpine Lifts aided the search. Local iwi Tuwharetoa were also involved. Taupo Search and Rescue Co-ordinator Senior Constable Barry Shepherd says the search teams did a wonderful job. "Conditions were less than ideal with very little visibility, rain and snow, so all credit to the guys and girls at the sharp end. It's a timely reminder to other trampers and walkers to make sure you are well prepared for the conditions, let people know where you are going and stick to your plans."
Hammer robber sought Whanganui police are continuing their inquiries into the armed robbery of Black Bull Liquor in Dublin St on Saturday, July 7. A man armed with a hammer stole cash from the store and left on a bicycle in the direction of Harrison St and then to the Glasgow St area. Police are appealing for sightings.
Driveway theft spike Whanganui Police say there has been a spike in towable vehicles, including trailers, caravans and wood splitters, being stolen from driveways. Police recommend basic security such as wheel clamps, a solid chain and padlock or towbar locks to prevent thefts.
Wormfarm workshop Children are invited to a workshop on wormfarming in Whanganui tomorrow morning. Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre education officer Anna Dawson gives the workshop from 9.30 to 11.30 at the Whanganui Enviro Base in Maria Pl.
Coastal plant-in All are welcome to a coastal planting afternoon with Progress Castlecliff on July 28. Please meet at the Duncan Pavilion, and bring buckets and spades if possible. Warm clothing and gumboots are recommended.
Plastic crisis talk Massey University's Dr Trisia Farrelly gives a talk titled The Global Plastic Crisis: Acting Powerfully at noon on July 20. It's at the Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre in Whanganui's Maria Pl.
