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Mum's grief: 'They let him down'

The mother of a disabled teen who died after drowning in a bath says carers failed to use common sense and that ultimately led to

Rubbish dumped outside hospice shop

A Whanganui hospice shop has been forced to pay hundreds of dollars to remove a pile of rubbish dumped overnight.

Elderly man on the run

A man in his 70s who is alleged to have defrauded woman in Whanganui is still on the run after failing to appear in court.

Iwi agrees to 1080 drops - with conditions

After eight months' consultation Ruapehu iwi Ngāti Rangi has agreed to aerial 1080 operations in its area - with many conditions. TBFree

PM adds weight to 3 Keys

Prime Minister John Key received a "wonderful, warm reception" when he spoke at the launch of the Whanganui branch of Three Keys on

Whanganui spring garden event still on

It didn't come top in the Den of Dragons competition but the Spring into Whanganui event will still be on next year, organiser Frances

Man accused of killing stock

Keegan Borthwick is alleged to have killed a $150 ewe and a $1200 ram at Parikino on December 24 intending to steal the carcasses.

Facebook messages prompt assault

The messages Colin Smith read had been between his partner and the victim.

Rape trial begins

The trial for a Whanganui man accused of rape began in the Whanganui District Court this week. The man, who has name suppression

Four new recruits join Whanganui Police

Former All Black Glen Osborne, 44, joins three other rookies bolstering police numbers in Whanganui.

Police find missing Whanganui boy

Police have found a missing 9-year-old who hadn't been seen since yesterday morning.

Tongariro Alpine Crossing: Snow for it

Chris Daniels finds 10 good reasons to do the Tongariro Crossing in winter.

Happy ending for dog found in car

A mystery dog found in a car with a smashed window has gone to a new home.

Son in court for assaulting and threatening mother

"You're lucky that's all I'm going to f***ing do," Cody Amer told his mother after slapping her in the face during an argument. Later

Diversion completed for Whanganui High School assault

A teacher's aide accused of assaulting a colleague at Whanganui High School has successfully completed diversion and had his charges

Text rage leads to car attack

A woman upset about text messages her boyfriend had sent shunted his car into house. Jennifer Hazel Whareaorere appeared in the Whanganui