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Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of South Island

Heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for parts of New Zealand.

Wet & Forget: The unforgettable rise of a multimillion-dollar Kiwi firm

Rod Jenden: "We've been through some pretty tough times... I can tell you it's not easy."

'Booming' Upokongaro now a destination

"We've gone from a sleepy, country cafe to a place to visit and a destination."

New Zealand Glassworks gets first resident

Her residency is the only one of its kind in New Zealand.

Palmerston North Airport reopening following 'bomb scare' threat

Police: Inquiries into the threat are ongoing.

Hipango returns to Parliament after 'reflecting and spring cleaning'

She has spent the past few months in 'recovery mode'.

From 'stop-go guy' to whānau business venture

"I always thought that was one of the hardest jobs I've been a part of."

Six-year-old Jethro Chiet looking forward to life after cancer battle

"The world is a better place with him in it."

Vaccination begins for Māori and Pasifika over-50s

The vaccinations are being rolled out from this week.

Last-minute Māori ward meeting considered

An iwi leader says Whanganui's council didn't do enough to engage with Māori on the issue.

Whanganui land settlement 'to right the wrongs'

Tracey Waitokia sits at the centre of the land claim negotiation.

'It's not a silver bullet': Horizons to establish Māori wards

Whanganui councillors had opposing views when it came to the vote.

New mum Josie's cancer fight

The 19-year-old is currently receiving treatment in Waikato Hospital.

Local Focus: On a mission to find the best pie in Whanganui

Geoff Horne is on the search for the best Whanganui pie. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

What Covid-19 taught district's new top cop

Scott Fraser was part of the police response team to Covid-19

Where I'd Rather Be: Whanganui

If you know, you know. This arty little town has plenty on offer.