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Explosives removed from Marton police station

Parts of the town including Marton School were placed in lockdown and cordons set up.

Police name victim of fatal crash near Whanganui

The death is the third road fatality in the Manawatū-Whanganui region in 2021.

Taonga stolen from Whanganui paddle steamer

The taonga, carved by master carver Dean Flavell, was reported missing on Saturday.

First open day for Te Poho o Tuariki

Tribal base Te Poho o Tuariki opens its doors to the curious public.

Man critically injured in lawn mower accident

FENZ had to do a line rescue to pull the man out from under the mower.

More Whanganui locations revealed for Hollywood film

Filming of a Hollywood movie is continuing around the Whanganui region.

The lost children: Lack of records on abuse a 'grave concern'

Records missing for people who spent time at the Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital.

Ngāti Maru signs $30 million settlement with Crown

More than 150 years since the raupatu of half of the iwi's land, the Crown has apologised.

Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Small signs of progress 26 years on from Pākaitore

An important stand by local Māori took place in 1995 and it was not about just one issue.

Public sector employment boosted post-pandemic, and not only in Wellington

In the year up to last December, 7630 new jobs were created in the public sector.

State Highway 5 closed due to fallen trees

Waka Kotahi NZTA hopes State Highway 5 will be open by lunchtime today.

Two injured after crash near Taihape

The single vehicle crash happened around 6pm on Tuesday.

Ruapehu mayor, iwi question Covid compliance

Ruapehu's mayor is concerned after Aucklanders travelled to the region during lockdown.

Dog euthanised after attack on child

The council has also confirmed the breed of the dog responsible for the attack.

Tree topples on vehicle near Hunterville

Police are responding to the accident on Turakina Valley Rd.

Masters Games volunteer's memory honoured as whānau step in

The Whanarere whānau have jumped onto the Masters Games volunteer roster.

Whanganui couple celebrate 75-year marriage

Tom and Nola Wright spend their time together at their rest home.

Leigh-Marama McLachlan: What defiance over tie symbolises

Rawiri Waititi's defiance is an important and timely stand and is hugely symbolic.