All of Government Controller cut his teeth as a Whanganui ranger
John Ombler is remembered as a trusted leader during his time in Whanganui.
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Local Focus: The Kiwi music festival in the middle of nowhere
Popular music festival is a hidden Whanganui gem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Candidate brings focus back on velodrome roof
"A kid in sport is a kid out of court". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Equity for Māori is core issue for Whanganui DHB
A new holistic approach to health for Whanganui DHB. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
'It's only a matter of time': Hemp industry growing in Rangitīkei and Whanganui
Outdated regulations hampering the hemp industry. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Newest Technology for Oldest Collection
Explore the Sarjeant Gallery from anywhere in the world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Public art for New Zealand's only republic
NZ's only republic gets its first public artwork. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 1080 debate rages on
1080 protesters invade the "Whanganui Chronicle" office. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Local Focus: 1080 Rages On
Heated scenes as 1080 protestors battle the Department of Conservation. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Take nothing but memories, leave no geotags
DOC has teamed up with Leave No Trace New Zealand with a Kiwified code for outdoor ethics.
Tree-mendous efforts pole-axe pernicious pines
Wilding pines removed by hand over decades of hard work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Meet the mite tackling our worst weed problem
The mite to fight the country's most prolific weed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Turoa bus crash: 'All I could hear was a guy running at me screaming'
They'd only known each less than 24 hours but the new group of friends didn't muck around.
Tremors, rising lake temps signal 'unrest' at Mt Ruapehu
Scientists believe the lake activity is part cycle that's long been observed at Mt Ruapehu
Groups honoured in NZ Search and Rescue awards
Rescuers dedicated their time to saving unconscious and delirious patients from danger.
Local Focus: Big clean-up after Whanganui River flooding
Pipiriki boat-ramp kept open by locals during flood. Made with funding from NZ On Air
NZH Local Focus: Clean-up continues after Whanganui River’s flash-flood.
Pipiriki boat-ramp kept open by locals during flood. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Injured woman found in perilous position on Ruapehu
Team effort rescues missing woman lost and injured on Ruapehu
Whanganui: Rapid transit
Darragh Walshe and family traverse the historic and beautiful Whanganui River.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Whanganui rowing club members amongst locals bracing for floods
They've cleared the lower floors of their clubrooms. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Hearing on Taranaki seabed mining proposal opens
Trans-Tasman Resources is proposing to mine 50 million tonnes of iron ore per year off the coast of Patea in south Taranaki. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Insect bite forces emergency rescue of tourist in Whanganui National Park
An insect has put a nasty end to a German tourist's hike in the Whanganui National Park.
New Zealand should be a big conservation park - farmer
Farming, conservation and tourism need to go hand in hand for New Zealand's future, Whakahoro farmer and entrepreneur Dan Steele says. He
Four of the best Central North Island adventures
Ride golf carts, horses or canoes to explore this wonderful area ... or get going on foot.
Kayaking the Whanganui River
Paul Rush tackles foaming rapids on a six-day journey down the Whanganui River.
Whanganui: River of dreams
Novice canoeist Diana Clement satisfies a long-held ambition to paddle the mighty Whanganui River - and all in one easy weekend.