Judge slams Hell's Angels code of silence after violent attack: 'you chose to protect extreme violence and cowardice'
Three Hell's Angels associates refused to talk about a man who was beaten into a coma.
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Is Whanganui an employees' market?
It's no longer a case of a "rigid nine-to-five in an office".
50 years on: The day Maadi Cup underdogs Whanganui High School made history
In 1972, Whanganui High School upset cross-town rivals Collegiate in the Maadi Cup.
Schools urged to not let Covid 19 cancel traditional camps
The Y would like to see schools work harder to ensure "invaluable" camps can go ahead.
Whanganui Hospital reopens after bomb scare lockdown
No evidence was found to substantiate the threat.
Comment: Whio, what an investment
Opinion: Let's keep the investment flowing until we see whio on every river bend.
Groups work together for better Māori employment outcomes
Māori employment plan works alongside advances in education, health - Katarina Hina.
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: Police warning - 'serious concerns' over safety at concert at Parliament protest
Meanwhile, mayor is calling for urgent financial support for affected businesses.
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.
Is esports the next big sport in the region?
"There is a draw card between healthy gaming and unhealthy gaming."
'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."
Ngāti Maika welcomes restoration of Pākaraka name to settlement
Ngāti Maika sees the decision as "an acknowledgment and tribute to our tupuna".
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."
Manaaki campaign aims to support region in challenging times
The "Are you all goods?" campaign is running over 10 weeks.
Massive effort given to clear downed trees and to restore power to homes
Most of the power should be restored to the remaining homes today.
Cyclone Dovi: Households without power; trees damage cars; slips, road closures
Wild weather caused havoc across the country - now the clean-up has started.
Big boost for Big Boost - Kiwis flock to get booster job as Omicron surges
The equivalent of one Kiwi city's population got their booster over 28 hours.
Officer bashed, person stabbed at gathering of 'anti-social road users'
Police are calling for witnesses after a 'volatile' early-morning encounter.
Local Focus: Live at Lads for the kids
Lads brewery fundraising for Starship Children's Hospital with live band this Saturday.
Burglary victim told he'd inherited debt from previous owner
"He turned up and said the debt is yours."
Offender turns life around after stealing horse float
Financial strife caused Wayne Maunder to turn to crime but he's since got back on track.
Recidivist disqualified driver threatened with jail term
Andrew Springfield was warned continuing to flout the law by driving could result in jail.
'Devastating' dog attack kills at least 80 lambs, many more injured
Cost of shearing and burying adds to financial loss from dog attack on lambs.
Heavy rain hits North Island - new warnings of more to come
Adding to the humidity, intense rain is forecast for east from Hawke's Bay to Coromandel.
Car crashes into powerpole in Foxton, police attending
Diversions are in place as crews work to restore the powerlines.
PGF-funded marae upgrade project nears completion
A $16 million marae renovation programme is drawing to a close.
Mōkai Pātea negotiators 'intend to be victorious'
Mōkai Pātea people want old wrongs righted and a new future through their claims.
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.