'Disproportionate use of seclusion for Māori in mental health unit must end'
Ombudsman says "urgent action" needed over treatment of Māori at Whanganui's Te Awhina.
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Band of brothers fulfil their father's last wish
Johnny Paki released the original in 1998 and now his sons are re-releasing the single.
Seclusion, drug errors at Whanganui mental health facility
Chief Ombudsman's report lists 14 recommendations to Whanganui DHB.
Local Focus: Kung Fu Tea & Chinese Cooking Club exclusive to Whanganui
Traditional Kung Fu Tea & Chinese Cooking Club classes. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Cyclist taken to hospital after Whanganui crash
A car and cycle collided at the intersection of Dublin and Bell Sts.
'They were robbed of everything...'
The thieves also took meat from the freezer, food from the fridge, and keys to vehicles.
One injured after car and truck collide near Feilding
The crash occurred just before 8.30pm on Tuesday evening.
Eco-tourism hub plans developing
The Whanganui Māori Regional Tourism Organisation is leading the initiative.
Rabobank's decision to close accounts frustrates farmers
The bank says it could have better emphasised a more flexible timeframe.
Wintry weather set to replace warm spell
Whanganui was 6C above its normal temperature for this time of year on Friday.
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.
Raetihi to host national eco sanctuary hui
Uenuku Charitable Trust's treaty settlement is to enable the Pōkākā Eco Sanctuary.
Central Whanganui house consumed by fire
The fire started just after 4am on Friday morning.
Gold! Whanganui's Kerri Gowler brings home NZ's first gold
In the base where the rowers learned their skills, supporters gathered to cheer them on.
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 let your demons win': Serial abuser sent to prison
The two victims spoke of his abuse in open court.
'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.
Conservation Comment: The sound of silence
"Quiet parks" are being set aside to conserve natural soundscapes and silence.
Whanganui to get Covid-19 quarantine programme
Community MIQ will only exist on an as-needed basis
Covid bubble returnees and heavy rain cross the Tasman together
Wet weather on way from west, including sodden communities hit by floods last week.
The man behind the kapa haka movement in NZ prisons
Mark Pirikahu has spent the past four weeks judging kapa haka in prisons around NZ.
At a crossroads: How Bulls is thriving
The "humming" town of several thousand people seeing a new influx of residents.
Māori electoral option: Call for info campaign
Info campaigns "need to happen now", well ahead of the 2022 local government elections.
World Test Championship mace making whirlwind visit
Prominent Black Caps players will be accompanying it.
'It was like a big family': Griffin's biscuit factory reunion
A lot of marriages came out of the factory, and "a couple of divorces too, probably".
'Dedicated leader of her people': Te Pāti Māori pays tribute to Esther Tinirau
Te reo Māori educator has been acknowledged as a leader of her people.
War Memorial Centre finalist for Best Venue award
The Whanganui facility was nominated for its hosting of the 2021 Masters Games.
RSV resthome outbreak - 3 hospitalised, 11 test positive
Three rest home residents hospitalised amid RSV rest home outbreak.
Local Focus: One busy backbencher
Palmerston North MP, Tangi Utikere on his first year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Car crashes into Whanganui house, one taken to hospital
The crash occurred just before midday on Monday.