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Several Waverley crash funerals this week

Flowers and gifts appear at the site of last week's horrific crash near Waverley.

Fluoride court costs hard to swallow

Fluoride battle comes to an end - but at quite a cost.

Rotting goat and deer carcasses turning up on beach

Guardian of Castlecliff Beach says it's in the worst state he's seen it in for decades.

Waverley crash victim survived serious crash a year ago

"A small community like this, 80 per cent of the time it is people we know."

South Taranaki iwi wins food innovation award

Kaitahi frozen smoothy drops win Fine Food New Zealand Champion of Innovation Award

Faces of a tragedy: Victims of Waverley crash horror

Ani Nohinohi is still fighting for her life after losing those closest to her.

The heroes who helped: Community rallies after horror crash

Beautiful sunny day ended in shocking deaths on a highway and community in mourning.

Crash victim turned 8 day before she died

Nivek Madams was surrounded by extended family as she died in Waikato Hospital.

Head-on collision near Waverley kills seven

Horror crash outside of Waverley kills seven people, with one more fighting for life.

Bizarre tales of Whanganui prove truth is stranger than fiction

Stranger than fiction -- these quirky tales from Whanganui's bygone era are all true.

Over to public to report and manage myrtle rust

New myrtle rust finds must be reported, gardeners advised ways to keep plants healthy.

129 years of 1st XV rivalry returns to Collegiate

Collegiate hoping to win title for first time since 1991.

Busy two days of Central Squash doubles

Friday and Saturday will see 58 teams vying for championships.

Couple trial new crop on Manutahi dairy farm

The honey produced from rewarewa trees is "boutique", sought after and can fetch $40 a kg.

Opinion: Oil and gas ban all costs, no benefits

When the Govt decided to ban offshore drilling, it ignored the best advice of officials.

Whanganui Boxon to face Hawera Hawks in TRL Premiership semifinal

All remaining teams have the weekend off after the planned quarterfinals fall through.

ASB St John programme starts in Whanganui at Gonville School

It aims to educate students about ambulance services and the importance of first aid.

Defence Force says it uses fire eco-foam

Defence Force is unsure how to respond to Horizons Regional Council's abatement notice.