Childcare teacher stole centre's money to gamble
The teacher said she was "in the throes of a gambling addiction" when she stole the money.
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Local Focus: Small town Marton has the best skate park in the country
Skaters are flying and flowing at the new, world-class skate park in Marton.
Local Focus: Small town Marton has the best skate park in the country
Upside-down skaters on flyouts and flow bowls in Marton. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Grandmother pleads guilty to murder of 13yo granddaughter
59-year-old Lorraine Smith will appear for sentencing on July 19
Local Focus: Whanganui Brass Band will play to 200 million
Tour to China promises the world's biggest audience. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Curtain hacks for a warmer winter
Winter is coming but this Whanganui eco-expert knows how to bring out the best in your curtains. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Wanganui' the name of Scottish beer product
The use of 'Wanganui' by an international brewery is being seen as inappropriate.
Waverley crash: A day like any other before seven lives lost
Jeremy Thompson had smoked at least four cones of synthetic cannabis before the crash.
Local Focus: Measles cases are a case for vaccines
The case for immunising is getting stronger. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Seven died in crash: Son's fury at killer drugged driver
Driver who caused crash on learner licence, had smoked synthetic cannabis, coroner told.
Kakapo chick receives pioneering brain surgery
Lump on kakapo chick's head was caused by failure of skull bones to fuse before hatching.
Lucky ones: Why surviving cancer in NZ is a lottery
Emma Russell talks to researchers and patients about what needs to change.
Rugby: Key players back from injury
Key players back from injury expected to fire up Whanganui Metro this weekend.
Ditch the winter coat - stellar weather to continue
Mild, settled weather not going anywhere.
Local Focus: 1080 Rages On
Heated scenes as 1080 protestors battle the Department of Conservation. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Body found on Jones St Field in Whanganui
A police spokesperson has said that the death is not being treated as suspicious
Viewpoint NZ: Fighting climate change, brewing up a craft beer storm and Metiria Turei is back, as an artist
Video news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Lundy appeal focuses on brain tissue
The Supreme Court reserves its decision after hearing arguments this morning.
Ngatoa test drives his future
Marton teenager Kaleb Ngatoa test dives Toyota Racing Series single seater
Eleven guns stolen: police confirm door station left open
Police inadvertently left the police station's back door open, Deputy Commisioner says.
Biggs vs Auret battle again for Extreme Challenge title
Auckland driver holds off his Whanganui rival to add challenge crown to national title.
11 firearms stolen from police station still missing
Eleven guns allegedly stolen from a police station are still missing
Dad disappeared. Mum died. A stranger's gift eases burden
Will Hartley says a random act of kindness helped with the tragic loss of his parents.
So who can beat Havelock North Wanderers in Federation League?
It's a cocky assertion but it seems the Wanderers' league campaign will begin in playoffs.
NZ Herald launches digital subscriptions for premium journalism, reveals pricing
NZME's digital subscriptions will showcase New Zealand's best journalism and commentary.
Whanganui athletes ranked
Young Whanganui athletes have featured significantly in the New Zealand rankings
Whanganui police searching for jewellery thief
The man stole from Michael Hill on Victoria Ave
Local Focus: Rodger Fox and the big roots reggae band
Jazz and reggae on the bill for International Jazz Day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Rodger Fox and the big roots reggae band
Jazz and reggae on the bill for International Jazz Day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Drunken punch: Judge gives warning as man sentenced
Richard Oriwa Matthews had no previous convictions before the offending.
Outrage at radio competition giving away real rabbit
More FM competition "Bunny Bingo" had a real rabbit prize for guessing where it would poo.
Couple's 'freakish' garden produces mammoth kūmara, cricket ball-sized strawberries
Crops include 9-feet sunflowers and strawberries the size of cricket balls.
Viewpoint NZ: Revitalising our towns and cities, police guards and Dunedin students party
Video news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whanganui police seek men and a red car
Police after two people following the arrest of a man for serious offences in Whanganui.