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Museum explores revolving curatorial role for hapū and iwi

It would allow each iwi to curate an exhibition based on the Taonga Māori collection.

Night at the Museum returns with Puanga celebration

"It's the most well-known local legend."

700,000 Kiwis over 60 haven't had first Covid jab

Many people over 65 years old have been frustrated at being unable to get vaccinated.

Nine DHBs still unaware of staff vaccination status

Is your DHB recording its staff vaccination information?

Local Focus: From waste to taste

Whanganui Kai Ora action group saves valuable resources. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Rātana home destroyed by fire

Fire and Emergency was alerted to the blaze shortly after 5.30am on Monday.

Whanganui will lose its voice in health reforms - Reti

He expects the failure of Māori Health Authority, with 'huge sadness'.

DHB apologises after Covid vaccine privacy breach

A letter has been sent to those affected.

Temperatures set to rise across the country

The North Island, Te Ika-a-Māui, might see frosty conditions tomorrow.

Snow business ploughs on at Ruapehu

Ruapehu businesses are looking forward to an influx of domestic tourists this winter.

Watch: Paddle steamer lifted from river

The vessel has been lifted from the river for a safety inspection and work to its boiler.

Weather: Regional council rules out opening Moutua floodgates

Rainfall of roughly 3mm to 5mm is expected each hour for the next few hours today.

Woman seriously injured in mobility scooter incident

A pedestrian pace is urged for mobility scooter users after a crash in a supermarket.

Whanganui Covid-19 vaccination rollout leading NZ

The DHB is currently vaccinating Group 3.

Whanganui tenants face $8000 bill for unpaid rent, damage

Caseylee McKinney and Renee McKinney were found liable for thousands in unpaid rent.

New Zealand or Aotearoa: Out with the old and in with the older?

"We shouldn't shy away from this debate but, equally, we need to respect all views"

Person seriously injured in Horowhenua bridge crash

Emergency services were alerted to the collision at around 3.30am.

Crash investigation: DoC river operations on pause

DoC's Whanganui River operations are 'stopped' for 90 days as a result of collision.