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Local Focus: Budding herbalist joins alternative medicine market

Market apothecary gaining a loyal following. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

New report shines light on the shape of crime in Whanganui

A new survey has shone a light on the state of crime within the Whanganui-Manawatū region.

'Ridiculous' or 'necessary' - is an EV subsidy a good idea?

'They're targeting the very people they're supposed to be helping,' one farmer says.

Motorcyclist stable after crash near Kaitoke

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash at Kaitoke.

Obituary: Vonnie Cave remembered for photography, gardening

Vonnie Cave was a renowned gardener, photographer, author and traveller.

Whanganui acupuncturist welcomes inclusion under health Act

Whanganui acupuncturist welcomes inclusion under health Act.

Whanganui man jailed for manslaughter

Hikitia Rawiri Hakaraia​ pleaded guilty to the charges in March.

'You have to have your wits about you': Cyclists say cars not stopping

Police have been told that vehicles are failing to stop for red lights in Glasgow St.

Whanganui golfer hits his fourth hole-in-one

"I've got mates who still haven't got one, so hopefully they'll be next."

Person seriously injured in Waitōtara motorcycle crash

The motorcycles were part of a larger group of about 20 bikes.

Kiwi artist featured on reggae legends UB40's new album

One song features one of the last vocal recordings of House of Shem founder Carl Perkins

Two injured, one critical after crash near Raetihi

Two helicopters were sent to transfer the injured patients to hospital.

Vaccination begins for Māori and Pasifika over-50s

The vaccinations are being rolled out from this week.

Last-minute Māori ward meeting considered

An iwi leader says Whanganui's council didn't do enough to engage with Māori on the issue.

Whanganui land settlement 'to right the wrongs'

Tracey Waitokia sits at the centre of the land claim negotiation.

Local Focus: Confluence bringing together people and documentaries

Couple provide valuable role at Confluence. Made with funding from NZ On Air.