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Soper: Borrows' case belongs to rubbish bin

COMMENT: Having viewed the video on numerous occasions, why the police bothered to prosecute Chester Borrows is beyond me.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Waverley A&P captures charm of bygone days

The Waverley A&P Show has been going for 86 years. People come from around the region to experience what is one of the last old style farming events around.

Mother unhappy at outcome of kohanga reo van complaint

A mother whose 3-year-old son was left unattended in a van outside a Whanganui kohanga reo says she has not been heard in the complaints process which followed.

Judge to rule on Chester Borrows charges Monday

A decision on whether Whanganui MP Chester Borrows will be prosecuted over an incident at a TPP protest will be known on Monday.

Brothers guilty in killing

The jury returned its verdicts yesterday in the trial of two men accused of murdering Craig Rippon. In the High Court at Whanganui

Taihape cops dial-a-driver service

Former policeman Colin Mower is still ensuring Taihape people are safe. He has set up a dial-a-driver service for the town. It's

Watch NZH Local Focus: Ferry to Motueka refloated

Plans for a ferry between Whanganui and Port Motueka have been revisited. And pending a feasibility study by the council, could have the Mayor's support. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Ferry to Motueka refloated

Plans for a ferry between Whanganui and Port Motueka have been revisited. And pending a feasibility study by the council, could have the Mayor’s support. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Rubber ducks run amok

Whanganui locals went a little quackers on Saturday, in the name of charity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Asteroid discoverer's distant past

An asteroid discovered by a former Whanganui woman now has an official name. Jennie McCormick, born and educated in Whanganui, made

Urology patient concerned by constant travel

A Whanganui cancer patient has had to make five return trips to Palmerston North in a month for treatment that he said was previously

Thunderstorms and rain on the way

Squally thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to hit the North Island overnight, with a severe weather watch in place.

Convicted drug mule in fresh drugs bust

No one has managed to speak to convicted Kiwi drug smuggler Antony de Malmanche after drugs were found in his Bali prison cell.

Witness tells of fatal attack

A witness has described the minutes leading up to the attack that killed Black Power president Craig Rippon. The witness visited

Young home buyers: Where to look

Where young home buyers are snapping up properties revealed.

Where young homebuyers should look

Young people living in regional New Zealand have a better chance of owning their own home, according to new figures.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Paraparas repairs prolonged

NZTA say SH4 will be repaired in time for the 2nd anniversary of the huge storms that virtually swept it away. Meanwhile motorists and truckies must wait and count the costs. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Paraparas repairs prolonged

NZTA say SH4 will be repaired in time for the 2nd anniversary of the huge storms that virtually swept it away. Meanwhile motorists and truckies must wait and count the costs. Made with funding from NZ On Air.