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Iwi celebrate $21.7m settlement but brace for challenges ahead
Iwi negotiator Aiden Gilbert said the day was joyful but there were challenges ahead.
'Significant risk': Mayor defends closure of homeless camping ground
Whanganui District Council evicts homeless, aims for long-term housing solutions.
Report highlights 'organisational deficiencies' in DoC's Whanganui district
Investigation resulted in all field work in the Whanganui District stopping for 90 days.
Mt Ruapehu crater lake temp rising again
The crater lake is now sitting at 31C, overflowing into the nearby Whangaehu River.
Weird and wonderful: Out of the ordinary ways to see New Zealand
Innovative ways are needed to discover what lies in, on and under Aotearoa.
Horizons investigating earthworks on Whanganui River bank
A large digger was seen pushing dirt and logs into the river.
Health boss: Jab order created 'great deal of angst'
One employee was stood down or lost their job, another "chose to walk away".
Road snowfall warning for SH1 Desert Rd
Snow showers are expected to affect the road on Wednesday.
Conservation Comment: The sound of silence
"Quiet parks" are being set aside to conserve natural soundscapes and silence.
Wild weather brings slip, power cut and surface flooding
More than 98mm of rain fell in the Whanganui River headwaters over the weekend
Kayaker seriously injured after jetboat collision
A kayaker is seriously injured after a collision with a DoC jetboat.
Local Focus: Rare opportunity to visit Bricksticks
Converted brickworks turns gallery for Labour Weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Too many in prison?
Candidates agree justice system needs work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Ian McKelvie, National Party candidate for Rangitīkei?
Old school candidate for Rangitīkei. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Whanganui candidates defend their credibility in a crisis
Jobs, experience or forethought - you decide. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Coal or sustainable energy? Business or the environment? Whanganui candidates state their views
Whanganui electorate candidates on energy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Harete Hipango, National candidate for Whanganui?
"Someone not to be messed around with". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Steph Lewis, Labour candidate for Whanganui?
A mixed rural and urban understanding of Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Who is Alan Clay, Green candidate for Whanganui?
Film director, author, performer and politician. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Horizons' biodiversity spend to become contestable
Councillors decide criteria and desired outcomes from biodiversity funding.
GO NZ: A two-wheeled history lesson on the Mountains to Sea trail
A cycle journey through Ruapehu and Whanganui gives a glimpse of our country's past.
Local Focus: Whanganui electorate explained
An overview of the Whanganui electorate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Better late than never, snow making underway on Ruapehu
Extra busy season expected for local businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Iconic hotel a hit with kiwis
Special deals at the Chateau Tongariro attracting holidaymakers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Safety campaign targets duckshooting
Every 'accident' was avoidable. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Lockdown brings out the TV host in Kiritahi
Less time traveling means more time to be creative. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Could be worse, Whanganui tourism pivots to domestic market
Domestic tourism comprises 80% of visitor numbers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.