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'We are human' - Behind the phones at Healthline

This year, Healthline experienced the highest level of abuse towards staff in its history.

'We are keeping the marae warm'

A weaving project is adding another injection of life to Te Ao Hou Marae.

Century-old club provides friendship, social support for women

In its heyday, the club had about 200 members but numbers have dropped.

Driver injured and SH4 blocked after car crashes into tree

Motorists told to expect delays after driver seriously injured, State Highway 4 closed.

Report highlights 'organisational deficiencies' in DoC's Whanganui district

Investigation resulted in all field work in the Whanganui District stopping for 90 days.

Summer deluge: Parts of North Island warned to brace for heavy rain, possible thunderstorms

Severe weather watch for parts of the North Island with heavy downpours on the way.

Four babies born in Whanganui Hospital on Christmas Day

"It was quite a busy day."

Chin chin! The Whanganui gin company born in a Castlecliff garage

"We're out there at the moment making a bit of noise and letting people know we exist".

Flood-prone Anzac Parade homes: What's the answer?

Massey University team researches facts for Horizons' Anzac Pde flood solution.

New Covid-19 location of interest identified in Hāwera, no new places in Whanganui

A Covid-19 case visited a the Hāwera Warehouse and the Plaza in Palmerston North

Police appeal for information after man chased girl, dog down Feilding street

Anyone who witnessed the incident should call 105.

Whanganui teacher retires after 50 years in education

A lot has changed during the 50 years Gillian Eades has been in education.

Mission impossible: How we overcame struggles to hit 90% fully vaxxed by Xmas

Take a look at how New Zealand's rollout progressed in 2021 before reaching 90 per cent.

Whanganui records second hottest December day since 1978

Whanganui's temperature soared up to 29.3 degrees on Wednesday.

Investigation launched into Rangitīkei train derailment

Monday's wild weather is believed to have damaged the track, causing the derailment.

Man pleads not guilty to ill treatment of children at Lake Alice

The 89-year-old appeared in Whanganui District Court today.