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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.
Oscar's last walk - he deserved better from the humans he met
It's better that dogs have emptied their bladders before they die. Less mess.
Property management company operating 'like a ponzi scheme'
Former employee says she regularly saw bonds not being lodged.
Whistling up a fight-back for our rarest duck
Our $10 whistling duck, the whio, needs protectors.
Local Focus: Fighting for the Whio
Call for volunteer whio protectors. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Letters: Bring back our mecca of coffee
We are left in the heart of the CBD with a stark, under-used area for outdoor relaxation.
Letters: Walk the Avenue at your peril
I have walked the footpaths in most NZ cities and have never seen anything so disgraceful
New murder charges in Kevin Ratana case
All have name suppression ahead on November 7 appearance.
Safety fears halt halfway house for released prisoners
Safety concerns were the main reason for Corrections deciding to scrap a halfway house.
Homeless flatmates may have to live in their cars
Two flatmates don't want to be separated from each other or their pets.
Two more charged with Kevin Ratana murder
They are aged 30 and 32 and have interim name suppression.
Whanganui Chronicle Secondary Schools Cup tackles teenagers leaving cricket
Whanganui Chronicle Secondary Schools Cup tackles teenagers leaving cricket.