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More Whanganui locations revealed for Hollywood film

Filming of a Hollywood movie is continuing around the Whanganui region.

Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Small signs of progress 26 years on from Pākaitore

An important stand by local Māori took place in 1995 and it was not about just one issue.

Why Wanganui Rugby is adding the 'H'

Trevor Olney has long been the driving force behind the decision on the union's name.

Whanganui's South Beach sea had 8 times allowed faecal bacteria

None of the breaches - which occurred in summer - were reported.

Punakewhitu 'systems failure': What next for the maunga?

"It appears to be a systems failure - commonly called a cock-up," the landowner says.

Apology over lack of earthworks consultation

Horizons Regional Council has admitted it did not include hapū in consultation.

Hollywood production hits Whanganui

A Whanganui property is set to be centre stage in a new Hollywood movie.

Teacher deregistered after marrying girl he taught in primary school

Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal says teacher's misconduct was "at the most extreme".

NZ Masters Games: Meet the athletes competing in the most events

Don Weston competes to win - but he also aims to have fun.

Museum Notebook: 'We were poor ... everyone was poor.'

Museum Notebook 'We were poor,' grandmother Maudie told me. 'Everyone was poor.'

Sustainable living focus for founder of popular online group

Whanganui-based Te Ururangi Rowe is building his Aotearoa Kai Gatherers business.

Open Country low key on big profit rise

No room for complacency, says chairman.

Local Focus: The burgeoning backyard business of bridge

NZ's largest bridge suppliers the perfect match. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Child flown to hospital after dog attack

A child was seriously injured after being attacked by a dog on Friday.

Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Iwi checkpoints about protecting communities

'Stop moaning about iwi checkpoints and let Māori leadership help us through.'

Nine newborn puppies found dumped at Whanganui beach

The puppies were discovered at the North Mole on Tuesday morning.