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Tests come back negative from Whanganui prison inmates

The prisoners had tested negative on rapid antigen tests on Friday afternoon.

'Final wall of resistance': Māori vaccination rollout stalls

The rollout was now slowing significantly with fewer first and second doses reported.

Local Focus: Colour for Cross St

Community initiative to make Whanganui route more people-friendly in the short term.

The Auckland problem: Higher infection rate, lower booster uptake

Unboosted Aucklanders eligible for their third jab need to get it now, expert says.

Live: 1901 new Covid-19 cases as Omicron continues its surge

That brings the number of active community cases across the country to 11,601.

Ngāti Maika welcomes restoration of Pākaraka name to settlement

Ngāti Maika sees the decision as "an acknowledgment and tribute to our tupuna".

'It's a tough time': Te Manu Atatū's plan to help businesses through Covid

"It's a tough time to be in business without any external support."

A North Island town's name has officially changed - here's why

"None of the reasons given against changing outweighed the case to right this wrong."

Team to care for taonga Māori collection

It's the first arrangement of its kind in Aotearoa.

PGF-funded marae upgrade project nears completion

A $16 million marae renovation programme is drawing to a close.

Ngarewa-Packer calls for 'real-time' Omicron updates

'They need to adjust to us.'

Five suffer minor injuries in central Whanganui crash

There were no serious injuries in two-car collision, say police.

'You want good thoughts': The art of tukutuku weaving

Weaving is an experiential way into the richness of Māori culture.

'Not for police to tell families what they need': Top cops take knowledge to Wellington

An 'integrated community response' to home violence is making a difference.

'We are prepared': Whanganui braces for Omicron

There is "plenty of work ahead" as Omicron nears the River City.

World Athletics honours Peter Snell and Cooks Gardens

Snell set a new world record on the Whanganui track on January 27, 1962.

Whanganui benefit numbers fall in 2021 driven by industry growth

Extra effort put into getting long-term beneficiaries into work, minister says.

Coastguard, public help in rescue after Wanganui River capsize

'Quick and calm rescue' for boat that capsized near Whanganui Port.