Latest from Manawatu-Whanganui

Outrigger canoe tests out in Kapiti waters

Fifth-generation Holopuni outrigger canoe is put through its paces.

Man behind historic ID card tracked down

Whanganui-born Navy man behind the mystery ID card has been found living in Auckland.

Violence and intimidation at prison needs urgent action

Random inspection finds violence and intimidation at Whanganui Prison.

Home detention for radiator hose attack

Darryl Henderson lost it when told the wreckers didn't sell second hand hoses.

Retirement home leads way in cultural care

Cultural awareness an intrinsic part of retirement village practices

YMCA spring cleaning promotes sustainability

Raise Up youth group focused on fostering a sustainable future for all.

Whanganui River safari like venturing into 'Jurassic Park'

Paul Bloomfield went on a three day guided tour of the Whanganui River and was stunned

St Johns Hill School giving environmental workshop

St Johns Hill School showing other educators how to be an 'enviroschool'

Airline saves bride's day ahead of wedding

One celebration becomes two as airline flies to the rescue.

Editorial: Despite shooting, 'gang town' label is still way wide of the mark

Someone gets shot and, for a brief spell, it's all about the gangs

Revamp with natives for Taihape's gardens

Taihape's town gardens will be planted with natives specific to the area.

Police have a new tool in the fight against beehive crime

Beehive thefts are rising, but police are fighting back.

Gang brawl at pub

Jason Hone Rutherford of Hells Angels was involved in a series of brawls one night in May.

Kidnapper raped stranger to anger ex-partner

Robert Allen Mair will remain in prison until he is considered safe to release.

Jay Kuten: Chester Borrows' admission of profiting from racism is welcome

If we could bottle Don Brash's boring cadences, we'd have a cure for insomnia.

'Review rights' plan for school suspensions

Students suspended or expelled from schools will soon have rights of "review".