Medical Council apologises to Lake Alice abuse survivors
'We are deeply and unreservedly sorry for this failure.'
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Rugby: Under 20s ready for HYC Heartland Series
Whanganui's first game is against Horowhenua-Kāpiti at Spriggens Park on Saturday.
Rugby: New captain to lead Ranfurly Shield Challenge
Whanganui take on Hawke's Bay in Napier for the Log o' Wood.
'Can't continue to happen': Adesanya ambassador for new anti-violence charity
'Meaningless violence causes harm to society,' City Kickboxing's Eugene Bareman says.
Funding boost for young athletes
The Future Champions Trust helps young sportspeople going to international competitions.
Whanganui Swim Team – making waves and breaking records in Hawke’s Bay
Whanganui’s team of 18 swimmers in ‘the Bay’, competing in Short Course Winter Champs.
Whanganui’s 55th Coin and Stamp Fair a must-see
Rare coins, stamps and collectables are on the radar.
'Just keep going' as customers tighten purses
'They might just have a coffee or something light, or they’ll share a plate.'
Athletics: Outstanding London meet before Olympics
The London Diamond League meet was track and field at its best, Alec McNab writes.
Sea hawk becomes a Magpie: A rare NPC rugby signing from Wales
The Magpies are preparing for a second Ranfurly Shield defence of the season on Saturday.
'Nothing short of horrific': PM acknowledges abuse at Lake Alice was torture
He will deliver a formal apology to all Abuse in Care survivors later this year.
‘National disgrace’: NZ’s landmark Abuse in Care inquiry finds 200,000 harmed
The 3000-page report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations.
Council resists call to reverse Māori ward decision
Whanganui District Council says it's a pushback against Government moves.
Multiple animal carcasses discovered on Whanganui beach
Discharging a carcass into or near a waterway can lead to fines of up to $750.
European air forces' planes touch down
Air force personnel from Spain, Germany and France are visiting Base Ōhakea.
Thousands asked to come to perform ka mate for a new haka record
New Zealand is set to take back its haka world record.
Sunshine to snow: Looming icy polar blast to bring snow to both North, South islands
Niwa says the weather system is 'potentially conducive' to snow.
Social history author to host fashion talk
Outfit of the Month series at Whanganui Regional Museum.
Netball: Young rep teams show promise for future
Whanganui's rep teams attended their respective final tournaments over the holiday break.
Jazz Club celebrates with NZSM Big Band
Jazz students from Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music at Whanganui Jazz Club.
See the best on stage playing in Whanganui
The Musicians' Club has the longest-running Open Mic in Whanganui.
Whanganui High School’s first Olympic gold medallist - Trevor Coker
Whanganui High School’s first Olympic gold medallist - Trevor Coker.
'Offensive': Review finds senior public servant's Rātana speech 'not politically neutral'
The staffer said the Māori world was being 'persecuted' by the coalition's policies.
Woodburner fee leaves residents in the cold
South Taranaki District Council has almost tripled its woodburner consent fee.
Five potholes in recently-repaired road: Motorist fuming after car damaged on state highway
'I instantly felt my car hit about four to five potholes really hard.'
Kiwi comedians delve into art of quitting smoking
'I was on my knees, my eyes were tearing up and my cousins were pissing themselves.'
Council puts buildings with ‘beautiful character’ on the market
'There’s beautiful character in there, it’s just about the right person coming along.'
Kevin Page: In a pickle at the supermarket
OPINION: Kevin Page's shopping trip hits a snag.
Sarjeant Gallery plans better accessibility
Not everyone experiences art the same way.
New facility for Central Plateau emergency operations
It will provide a central point for search and rescue operations and emergency management.
Amazing development for junior squash players in Whanganui
Youngsters try their hand at squash.
Rugby: New generation lines up for North Island Heartland Series campaign
Plenty of Whanganui's female talent has been snapped up by Farah Palmer Cup unions.
Rugby: Winning start to pre-season campaign
They tipped up Manawatū’s best club players in Feilding.
Rob Rattenbury: What is New Zealand’s dress code?
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