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Investors drop out of Whanganui housing market, first-home buyers fill void

"Three months ago it was carnage."

Five years on: How a family airline saved the Whanganui to Auckland route

'It all happened quite quickly'

Obituary: NZ's first Mrs New Zealand

She said her entry in the competition started as a joke she shared with her husband Ian.

Why this 'accessible' footpath has a bollard smack-bang in the middle

The council said the installation of the bollard was a mistake.

Local Focus: International festival looking local

Innovative, creative, challenging? This could be you. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Nine greyhounds dead after racing in Whanganui

Nine dogs have died as a result of racing this season - five within one 18-day period.

Iwi research centre awarded $5m

It will be used for a five-year programme to drive better health outcomes for Māori.

'You can't plan on hope': Pilot school awaits Government decision as numbers fall

54 students are enrolled in the school and waiting to come to Whanganui.

'You let your demons win': Serial abuser sent to prison

The two victims spoke of his abuse in open court.

Homelessness in Whanganui: Solutions floated at community meeting

Whanganui's housing crisis in the spotlight at community meeting.

Wild weather brings slip, power cut and surface flooding

More than 98mm of rain fell in the Whanganui River headwaters over the weekend

River crash investigation complete - but under wraps

DOC staff in a jetboat collided with a man in a kayak.

Legendary soundman swaps stadium tours for coffee

Rob Henry's hopes for a "quiet life" haven't quite worked out as planned.

Local Focus: Winter wine-tasting among the Winter Wonder Fest treats for the senses

Plenty of variety in Winter Wonder Fest programme. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Woman who murdered granddaughter given harsher sentence on appeal

Lorraine Smith, 61, pleaded guilty to strangling 13-year-old Kalis Smith to death in 2019.

Thirteen stand for seven seats on Ngā Tāngata Tiaki

Chairman Gerrard Albert is one of five trustees not seeking re-election

Local Focus: Learning event attracts Māori digital startup accelerator

PMP looking for young people. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Foredune restoration under way

Iwi and Coast Care planting Morgan Street beach. Made with funding from NZ On Air.