Articles by Eva de Jong
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National
Heating source likely cause of hot tub fire
Monday, 24 March 2025, 4:04pmA fire in a hot tub in Bulls is believed to have been started by a nearby heating source. Fire and Emergency NZ shift manager...
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National
Whanganui police breath test nearly 10,000 drivers over two days
Monday, 24 March 2025, 1:52pmWhanganui police breath-tested almost 10,000 drivers and handed out a flurry of infringements over a two-day stint. Central...
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National
New Zealand’s most popular day hike deceptively dangerous
Saturday, 22 March 2025, 4:01pmWalkers are being warned not to misjudge the difficulty of the Tongariro Crossing as thousands of people are anticipated...
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Lower North Island
Bremworth proposes laying off 47 staff amidst major restructure
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 3:09pmWorkers at Bremworth could be facing cuts to 47 staff - including 20 in Whanganui - under a new proposal being considered...
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Lower North Island
Drought declared in Horizons region; minister announces support for farmers
Friday, 7 March 2025, 3:36pmDrought has been declared in the Horizons region, which includes Whanganui, as farmers face tough conditions from the run...
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Lower North Island
‘Not suspicious’: Investigation into Whanganui fire continues
Friday, 7 March 2025, 2:57pmAn investigation into a blaze in a former fish and chip shop on Rangitikei St in Whanganui East has found the fire was not...
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National
WorkSafe making inquiries into dry cleaning chemical spill
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 3:12pmWorkSafe is making inquiries after two people were taken to hospital after a chemical spill at a Whanganui dry-cleaning business. Four...
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National
Four injured in crash on SH4; three taken to hospital
Monday, 3 March 2025, 11:27amThree people, one in a serious condition and two with minor injuries, have been taken to Whanganui Hospital after a crash...
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Lower North Island
Pilot made forced landing after ‘significant fuel leak’
Friday, 28 February 2025, 4:57pmThe Civil Aviation Authority says a pilot carried out a forced landing in a paddock in rural Manawatū on Thursday because...
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Lower North Island
Chemical spill at dry cleaning business; two people injured
Friday, 28 February 2025, 3:10pmTwo people, one in a serious condition, have been taken to Whanganui Hospital after a chemical spill at a dry cleaning business...
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National
Pilot injured after plane makes forced landing inland from Manawatū coast
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 3:00pmA pilot is reported to have minor injuries after a forced landing in Manawatū. Maritime NZ’s Rescue Co-ordination Centre...
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Lower North Island
‘It is creeping south’: Continuing hot, dry weather a concern for farmers
Monday, 24 February 2025, 2:25pmA run of drier weather has farmers staying vigilant, with rain needed to avoid an autumn drought. According to the National...
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Lower North Island
Crash on State Highway 4 Parapara; road reportedly blocked
Monday, 24 February 2025, 1:16pmA crash has reportedly blocked State Highway 4 Parapara Road, with the number of people involved and extent of injuries unclear. A...
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Lower North Island
Car crash cuts power to 1170 properties near Whanganui
Monday, 3 February 2025, 11:40amMore than 1100 properties lost power after a car crashed into a power pole at Kai Iwi near Whanganui. Fire and Emergency...
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National
After 10 years in Bali jail, new hope Kiwi man could be brought home
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 7:55amThere is hope the Government can secure a prison transfer for a Whanganui man who has now spent 10 years in a Bali prison...
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National
Police target drink-drivers during festive season
Friday, 6 December 2024, 12:57pmA police operation targeting drink driving in the Central District has caught 27 drivers over the limit, with Whanganui drivers...
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National
SH3 closed near Kai Iwi due to vegetation fire
Friday, 6 December 2024, 12:44pmNZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising road users to avoid a section of State Highway 3 near Whanganui due to a fire...
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National
More than 100 cases in NZ this year: Health NZ issues warning to gardeners
Thursday, 10 October 2024, 7:29amGardeners are being warned of a dangerous disease that can spread from potting mix. Legionnaires’ disease can be caught...
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National
Mt Ruapehu life pass holders 'devastated' at losing their $4k passes after liquidation
Thursday, 5 September 2024, 12:15pmRuapehu Skifields Stakeholders Association representatives say life pass holders are “miffed” and turning away from the slopes...
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National
Five potholes in recently-repaired road: Motorist fuming after car damaged on state highway
Tuesday, 23 July 2024, 10:02amA Whanganui motorist’s car is damaged after hitting potholes on a stretch of recently-repaired state highway. Holly Kyte,...
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National
'A very rare thing': Four Square owner on double Lotto win
Monday, 27 May 2024, 4:33pmA Whanganui Four Square store owner says selling two winning Lotto tickets at his Castlecliff store “made his day”. The first...
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National
A few beers later and four mates own a crayfish boat
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 1:25pmA night at a Whanganui pub ended in four mates splitting the purchase of a 39ft crayfish boat together. The only problem...
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National
Man who fell 30m down Rangitīkei cliff in stable condition
Monday, 29 January 2024, 12:42pmA teenage male who fell 30m down a cliff near Mangaweka is now in a stable condition in hospital. On January 26, the man...
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National
Whanganui's hot summer weather sets record
Monday, 22 January 2024, 2:56pmWhanganui struck a record-breaking overnight high on Sunday night. MetService meteorologist Clare O’Connor said Sunday, January...
