Six assaults on Whanganui Prison staff in one week
More assaults have followed a damning report into violence at Whanganui Prison.
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Prime Minister's symbolic gifts appreciated, play by children well received
Watch: Is this NZ's most devoted Christmas fan?
Meet the woman who's already excited about Christmas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch: Horrifying near miss at intersection
Quick thinking truck driver avoids fatality at intersection.
Whanganui High 1st X1 hit them for six
Whanganui High School 1st X1 the first to win back-to-back Ross Taylor Cup 20/20 titles.
Gwynne Dyer: Theories abound as Earth runs the gauntlet of survival
It's looking good for the existence of life elsewhere in the universe.
Chaos in court: Gang members clash as accused denies murder
Security staff and police officers were out in full force and they needed to be
Thousands headed to Ratana for centenary celebrations
Exhibition of Ratana history opens as celebrations begin
Make your voice heard - every submission counts
Every submission counts; every voice does get weighed up against those it opposes
Editorial: The grinch who wants to steal Guy Fawkes - sort of
It's time we tackled the fireworks issue.
How a Kiwi royal fan got her wish and a taste of celebrity
Kiwi woman shares what it was like to shake hands with Meghan Markle.
11 VC winners from New Zealand
Eleven men in NZ armed forces were awarded in the Victoria Cross in WW I
Motorsport: Marton's Kaleb Ngatoa 10th in Toyota 86 opening round
Contact with another driver proved costly in the first race at Pukekohe.
Unsung hero -- the Whanganui soldier who led one of NZ's most famous military victories
Forgotten hero - former Whanganui man at the front-line of the liberation of Le Quesnoy
Whanganui mayor helps sell our region at home show
Whanganui wows Auckklanders -- and, yes, that is our mayor fronting the show
Historic serial sex offender jailed
A victim of historic sex offending burst into tears as her tormentor was sentenced.
Woman called police 73 times making false claims
The offender was sentenced to supervision and granted name suppression by Judge Morris
Jail for revenge-fueled hammer attack
Hoani Check also punched and kicked his associate repeatedly in retaliation
Local Focus: A dog's life takes on new meaning
Palmerston North's doggy heaven. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Homeless woman's car, belongings stolen
Darren Albert also stole from another woman using her own vehicle as an aid.
National Party MP Judith Collins to visit Whanganui
Senior National party MP Judith Collins to visit Whanganui
More emphasis on wellbeing, less on education, Mike King says
The former comedian will visit six schools next week delivering his mental health message.
Mother still loves cancer-suffering son despite assault
A son diagnosed with cancer is still loved by his mother despite harrowing assault.
Project Runway star helped make Meghan's coat
Whanganui designer behind Meghan Markle outfit.
Rubbish dumping forces Koha Shed closure
Disheartening situation for Whanganui charity as mountain of household rubbish dumped.
'Every firefighter in Whanganui' called in to fight blaze
The fire cast a red glow in the sky.
Murder accused named as tempers flare
Mark Audain, Wayne Reardon, Kemp Rippon and Daniel Whareaorere have pleaded not guilty
Whanganui royal watchers headed to Rotorua
A local couple are on the road in their yellow van, hoping to greet Harry and Meghan.
Your view: Whanganui councillor clarifies position on waste survey
Readers write: Councillor on that survey; your brief; 1080 row; separate health services
Dancing in the rain all part of cultural festival fun
Spirits were high at the festival - despite the weather.
Pressure mounts as Rātana prepares for centenary
Organising a huge 100-year celebration at Rātana Pā has had some rough patches.