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Man charged with murder after Foxton shooting victim dies
A 46yo man has been arrested after Monday's shooting.
Caught on camera: Man's brazen bid to steal $123 rump
The Mad Butcher's Dave Tighe said he was proud of his employee and gave her a reward.
How Whanganui is defying the doubters
September alone saw crucial investments into our local young people, history and schools.
Foxton shooting: Police find firearm, gunman still on the run
The suspected offender is still on the loose.
New security training programme pulling in students
Some students have come from as far as Dargaville for training.
Awards help students make the grade
Many worthy applicants for 2019 UCOL Whanganui scholarships.
Blind fury: $7500 veranda blinds stolen from kindergarten
They were installed in June and used to create an extra learning space for the children.
Person shot in Foxton: School lockdown lifted, police still hunting gunman
There are reports of an armed offender in the area with cordons in place.
Rugby: Heartland Championship sorts out final Meads and Lochore Cup placings with exciting matches
Some old favourites return to prominence, while others wonder what might have been.
Grant Smith re-elected Palmerston North mayor
Grant Smith re-elected Palmerston North Mayor.
Māori Party comeback bid: Debbie Ngarewa-Packer selected for critical Te Hauāuru seat
Māori Party's Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is now in strong position to become party leader.
Fine weather with a few showers expected this weekend
Fine weather and showers expected for much of the country this weekend.
Which regions are still beating Auckland?
Regional economic growth continues to outpace Auckland, although everywhere is slowing.
Worker dies after being pinned between trees at Manawatū property
Fire, ambulance, police and a helicopter responded to the incident.
Rugby: Both Heartland Championship table leaders upset in penultimate round
Top four completely rearranged again in one of the most competitive seasons in 14 years.
Holi-yay: Sunshine on way after bleak week
It's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.
Police officers find body, homicide inquiry launched
A woman's body was found by police making inquiries in a missing person investigation.
The Kiwi teacher who had an affair with a pupil
Natasha Miller was in a relationship with her student when she was 23 and he was 16.
Watch: Massive section of State Highway slips down hill near Whanganui
Regional leaders including the mayors of Ruapehu and Whanganui are bracing for impact.
Comment: Govt's freshwater policy is latest jab at farmers
Whanganui MP Harete Hipango says freshwater policy is a jab at farmers.
Proposed closure of Whanganui petfood factory a shock
Mars staff have a process to work through after announcement of a planned factory closure.
New company wants to bottle Whanganui water
Company applies to take, bottle and sell water from a deep aquifer in Whanganui.
Ohakune manhunt: Tama Rawhiti still sought after police car stolen at gunpoint
Police are still hunting a man they believe stole a patrol car at gunpoint in Ohakune.
Rugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland Championship
South Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots
Police officers held at gunpoint, car stolen
The thief crashed the car into a gatepost and fled on foot.
Toddler killed by motorbike: 'This is absolutely tragic news'
Shared pathways are designed to be safe - use them properly, mayor urges.
Local Focus: Striking students disappointed with council
Whanganui students want climate emergency declared. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Striking students disappointed with council
Whanganui students want climate emergency declared. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Major crime bust: Police seize $3 million in assets
The mass seizure included 37 high performance vehicles, cash, drugs and firearms.
Local Focus: Iwi leader and energy healer for DHB and council
Candidate wants people to know their neighbours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.