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Whanganui land settlement 'to right the wrongs'

Tracey Waitokia sits at the centre of the land claim negotiation.

'It's not a silver bullet': Horizons to establish Māori wards

Whanganui councillors had opposing views when it came to the vote.

New mum Josie's cancer fight

The 19-year-old is currently receiving treatment in Waikato Hospital.

Local Focus: On a mission to find the best pie in Whanganui

Geoff Horne is on the search for the best Whanganui pie. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

What Covid-19 taught district's new top cop

Scott Fraser was part of the police response team to Covid-19

Where I'd Rather Be: Whanganui

If you know, you know. This arty little town has plenty on offer.

Let us pray? Does prayer/karakia have a place in politics?

Councillors say time for reflection is important before decision making

Rugby: New Zealand U20s call up for Central Hawke's Bay player

Central Hawke's Bay player has been called up to the New Zealand Under-20s squad.

Dublin St Bridge congestion 'depriving Whanganui East'

Mayor says there is no short-term fix.

Time capsule discovery wows family

Descendants of John Brodie are fascinated by the discovery of the time capsule.

Major traffic delays, power cut in Bulls after truck crashes into pole

Emergency services were alerted to the crash on Bridge St just before 10am today.

Ruapehu trails latest challenge for Australian fundraiser

Montana O'Neill is doing Te Araroa Trail to raise awareness and funds for cystic fibrosis.

Local Focus: Te Pūwaha bonus for surfers

Tanae Bank reinstatement will improve the surf report. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Theft of portable cabin from vulnerable Northlander 'bloody low'

Thieves have been slammed for stealing a portable cabin from a vulnerable Northlander.

Trial of man accused of murdering Jasmine Wilson postponed

The trial in the High Court at Wellington has been halted.

Local Focus: Jazz for peace

Unesco International Jazz Day known only in Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Whanganui man named as fatal crash victim

Police name victim of fatal crash near Dannevirke as 24-year-old Whanganui man.

Rob Rattenbury: A reckoning is coming over the history of New Zealand

COMMENT: Many will feel ashamed about what they learn, writes Rob Rattenbury.