Two states of local emergency have been declared across the Manawatū-Whanganui region after heavy rain caused flooding and slips overnight.
New Zealand
Sun, Apr 19
1:59
More than two dozen homes have been evacuated and key state highways closed for a period as intense downpours overwhelmed parts of the region today.
Saturday 12:18pm
0:49
A person was found dead following a housefire in Rangataua, with police suggesting the discovery may be connected to a fatal crash which occurred nearby, shortly after.
Crime and Justice
Saturday 11:49am
Pictures taken at Pukepuke Lagoon last week as the lakebed ran dry and the aquatic life which called it home lay as carcasses or eagerly awaiting saving.
Wed, Apr 15
Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 on Bulls Bridge this morning.
Mon, Apr 13
The third race at Taupō, and 10th of the season, will now go ahead next weekend in the historic round in Christchurch.
Motorsport
Sat, Apr 11
Manawatū-Rangitikei president of Federated Farmers Ian Strahan said farmers who had no choice but to purchase diesel for their generators and tractors were sending money into a “black hole”.
The former villa-turned-mock-castle is a familiar site to travellers on the State Highway 3 link to Wellington - and has, for decades, been home to a series of restaurants.
Fri, Apr 10
Mayor Bernie Wanden says the law change progressing through Parliament will make a difference.
Mon, Apr 6
From March to April stags begin roaring to attract hinds, signalling the start of many hunting competitions.
Environment
Sun, Apr 5
Police were aware of the planned event ahead of time and worked to interrupt multiple related gatherings either side of midnight.
Police said the semi-automatic shotgun may have been altered and has likely been discarded in the area.
Tue, Mar 31
The council unveiled the new design in January after research found most residents could not recall the council’s existing crest logo.
Politics
Wed, Mar 25
Emergency services were called to State Highway 57 at around 2.30am on Monday.
Mon, Mar 23
Emergency services were called to the four-vehicle crash at the intersection of Rangitikei Line and Flygers Line just before 8.30am.
Tue, Mar 17
Police are investigating three fatal crashes in Hastings, Mangaweka and Lindis Pass today, with multiple roads closed and serious crash inquiries under way.
Sun, Mar 15
Police were notified that the body had been found in the water near Dittmer Drive in Awapuni at around 7.20pm.
Emergency services were called to an area off Airport Road about 4:40pm yesterday.
Two people have died in unrelated single‑vehicle crashes in Paparoa and Foxton, with both incidents now under investigation.
Sat, Mar 7
Officers were called on Sunday after staff discovered the break-in, with initial estimates putting the value of the stolen property at "more than $20,000".
Fri, Mar 6
Now in its fourth year, Harakeke Berries harvested 130 tonnes of strawberries last season.
Tue, Mar 3
Fire and Emergency NZ said it was notified of the blaze on Puriri St at 11.54pm and sent two trucks from Whanganui.
Sun, Mar 1
Police were notified by the public to lumps of tar scattered around central roads and state highways on Wednesday morning as unsuspecting drivers tracked the substance during commutes.
Fri, Feb 27
Police received reports of chunks of tar on State Highway 1, State Highway 4, and State Highway 49, between Waiouru and Sanson this morning.
Wed, Feb 25
After years of consultation and delays, Ruapehu District Council has approved $54,000 to ensure Ohakune’s long-promised gateway signs are built before critical consents lapse in September.
Mon, Feb 23
