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Teenager named as drowning victim found in Whanganui River

Chase Swanson, 15, has been named as the drowning victim in Whanganui last week.

Ditch the tech - send the children bush

We can't judge youngsters for using the technology being put into their hands by adults.

School asks: Is your child not singing national anthem for 'cultural reasons'?

Text sent out after too many pupils weren't singing the anthem.

10 Bay sevens players chasing playing spots at Tokyo Olympics

Blyde, Brazier, Paul, Tui, Curry, Joass, McGarvey-Black, Ravouvou, Warbrick, Webber named.

Local Focus: The perfumery in the most unlikely place

The scent of Paris on the corner of SH1 and SH3. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: The bloke behind that perfume shop in Bulls

The scent of Paris on the corner of SH1 and SH3. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Whanganui's intake of refugees on hold: Immigration NZ, iwi in talks

Blenheim, Masterton, Levin, Timaru and Ashburton get refugees - but not Whanganui.

Love of art leads former cook on journey to museum studies

Kris Lott found a new career path through an introductory course at UCOL Whanganui.

Wanganui rep cricket loss with Rayner retirement

The 36-year-old builder remains a passionate Marton Saracens Cricket Club supporter.

Search resumes today for missing person in Whanganui River

The turn-off to the swimming spot at Mosquito Point has been cordoned off.

A 2500km journey was 'no normal fishing trip'

A crew of five sailed a boat across the Tasman and spotted 'the one that got away'.

'So cute': New images of Neve steal show at Rātana

"She did so well considering the speeches went on for about an hour!"

Local Focus: Meet the clever girls - La Fiesta women's festival coming soon

La Fiesta brings women's talent to the fore. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Sir Robert Martin will provide inspiration at new Whanganui programme

Lifestyle management course offers tips and support for wellbeing.

Local Focus: La Fiesta women's festival coming soon

La Fiesta brings women's talent to the fore. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Rental home with 25 holes in walls, fire damage and windows smashed

A tenant in Foxton will have to pay $6,000 in damages to a rental home.

Staying productive in a distracting world; tricks to keep your businesss ticking

There are two types of people: those who doing 'things' and those who are doing business.

Free food event on Saturday aims to promote wellbeing

Free food and information of offer at Kowhai Park on Saturday, January 25.