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Watch NZH Local Focus: Heroes of Tangiwai remembered

Two heroes were honoured at Tangiwai. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Ngamatea School closes for good

A rural country school is saying its goodbyes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Brother, sister killed in smash

Double fatality in National Park a family tragedy.

Watch NZH Local Focus: King Country residents fear trust deal could drain community funds

King Country residents are worried a proposed deal between the local power trust and Trustpower could drain community funds. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Fatal ski crash avoidable - witness

Skifield says the hazard did not exist when its morning inspection was done.

Hillary in Ruapehu ski rescue

A Wellington skier is critically injured after an accident on Mt Ruapehu which Peter Hillary witnessed from a chairlift before rushing to assist with the rescue.

Doing burnouts? Expect a bill

A spate of damage to parks and reserves in the Waimarino has prompted the police to ask the public to jot down licence plate and vehicle

Pigs flee Ohakune fire

A sow breaking free from her burning pen alerted her owner to the fire catching onto the side of his house. The fire started in an

Ruapehu candidate workshops help council hopefuls

More than 30 people attended two candidate workshops in the Ruapehu area recently for those interested in standing in the local body