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Local Focus: Peter Oskam on Candidate Camera
Meet Peter Oskam, standing for Whanganui District Council.
Whanganui on two wheels: Top tips for cycling holidays
The river city is a sitter to become a great New Zealand bike town.
Local Focus: Josh Chandulal-Mackay on Candidate Camera
Meet Josh Chandulal-Mackay, running for Whanganui District Council.
Rugby: Whanganui Development sweep games with Wairarapa Bush Development
In girls' rugby, Whanganui High School's 1st XV took a championship double.
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori: Fifty years of learning the language
Potonga Neilson said when he was young there was no such thing as te reo on TV or radio.
Rugby: Epic match at Cooks between Meads Cup top contenders
Big match composure was the deciding factor for the winning side.
Te Manu Atatū opens shared business space
The space is most suited to small business operators who don't want to work from home.
Former Queen's footman remembers 'beautiful lady' he served
'Liz' had no qualms about cleaning up dog pee in the palace
Young wahine Māori academic in race for Whanganui council
New candidate Aisha Beazley's priorities include housing and addressing homelessness
Whanganui Rugby: Whanganui go top with third straight win
Whanganui now sits at the summit of the Heartland Championship table.
Stephen Perofeta makes last-minute All Blacks debut
Whanganui back took to the field in the last 50 seconds of Saturday's loss to the Pumas.
Songs Without Jokes 'hugely refreshing'
Bret McKenzie takes a new approach in his first solo album.
Local Focus: Andrew Tripe on Candidate Camera
Meet Andrew Tripe, running for mayor of Whanganui.
Shelford to bring up 100 games for the Nua
Only eight other players have achieved the feat in 129 years of Horowhenua-Kāpiti rugby.
As he awaited historic sex abuse trial, ex-teacher also secretly faced more recent charges
Leonard Cave, 75, is now serving an 8-year prison term for historic sex abuse.
Man to appear in court on Whanganui crash charges
The man is scheduled to appear in court on September 13.
Whanganui incident prompts Māori leaders' call on health system
Te Kōhao Health tumuaki Lady Tureiti Moxon said this was not an unusual case.
Tactical talks mobilise tight field for Māori seats
The race is on to win Māori seats in South Taranaki and other parts of Taranaki region.
Local Focus: Michael Law on Candidate Camera
Meet Michael Law who is running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: DC Harding on Candidate Camera
Meet DC Harding, who is running for Whanganui District Council - and mayor.
Local Focus: James Barron on Candidate Camera
Meet James Barron, who is running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Helen Craig on Candidate Camera
Helen Craig is running again for Whanganui District Council.
Police link Tuesday crash to crime spree
Police believe the man stole two cars and committed a burglary on Tuesday afternoon.
Police swarm on anti-social road users
The operation in Whanganui on Saturday night involved multiple agencies.
'It really did lift my heart': Minister moved by Māori mental health efforts
The Minister said the stories he heard were powerful.
Move to oust Shaw as leader "disappointing"
Currently, no other MPs have elected to run against Shaw for the position of co-leader.
Rangitīkei MP Ian McKelvie retiring on '12-not-out'
"One of my major objectives was to bring the place closer together and see what happens."
Te Rohe o Whanganui Māori artists come together for Puanga show
Huritau showcases the work of 17 Māori artists.
Ten puppies abandoned on SH4 near Whanganui
SPCA staff said people should hand in unwanted puppies instead of dumping them.
Tenancy spat: Senior constable asked to move out of his police-owned home
The constable had lived in the house since 2009. Police wanted it for a new officer.