'Fantastic legacy': PM says Māori King Tūheitia was respected, appreciated by all
The Māori monarch had been in hospital recovering from heart surgery.
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Feral goats, pigs, deer and other wild animals are costing farmers at least $13m a year.
Cameras installed as parks face recurring vandalism
"Mindless vandalism" is frustrating South Taranaki ratepayers and council workers.
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Retaining Māori wards? PM lambasted councils for ‘wasteful' spending.
'Right fair and just': Rangitīkei votes on Māori wards
Mayor Andy Watson says everybody has the right to know how councillors stand on the issue.
Rugby: Level playing field for Whanganui and Buller
'We’re both in the same boat – one win, one loss.'
'Kicked to the kerb': Disability advocates unhappy with funding freeze
'Even if it was $5000, that would have helped get it off the ground.'
Rugby: Strong showing for Whanganui Women against King Country
It was a rematch of sorts of last year's final.
'No one is going to want to live here': Proposed mill closure threatens town
The proposed closure of two large North Island mills is already hurting the local economy.
Consultation to take place over tolling three new state highways in the North Island
NZTA assessments showed that tolling was feasible for each of these roads.
Rural equine vets under pressure
'It can be anything from a tiny little scratch to the leg almost falling off.'
Athletics: Much to look forward to at Paralympics
Track and field has a strong NZ team of six athletes, writes Alec McNab.
Mercury, Winstone Pulp in war of words over power price claims
Mercury has contested forest products company Winstone's claims about high power prices.
Remote Ruapehu restaurant wins national award
'We knew it was a fairly crazy project but we ended up putting two and two together.'
Jazzical potpourri at Porridge Watson
Jazzical potpourri of music from Kevin and Fran’s musical partnership
Nana & Petal performing at Musicians Club
Nana & Petal performing at the Musicians Club in Whanganui
Winter's final act: Thunderstorms, gales, wind, rain to lash NZ across next 72 hours
An air mass from Australia will also bring warmer days and milder nights for parts.
Whanganui charities and community organisations to benefit as Z Energy opens Good in the Hood voting
Whanganui charities and community organisations to benefit from "Good in the Hood"
Reigniting a classic Kiwi tradition at Whanganui Regional Museum
New Outfit of the Month at the Whanganui Regional Museum.
Emotional meeting held over mill closures, Winstone Pulp considers closing entire operation
Winstone Pulp is looking at closing its entire operation due to high power rates.
Poll law 'racist': Horizons votes to keep Māori seats
Horizons Regional Council has affirmed its two Māori constituencies for the 2025 election.
'Outdated' rural copper landlines on way out
'There is no need for anybody to be using it.'
‘Keep the lights on’: Community rallies over mills threat
'I believe this can be fixed – there needs to be an intervention.'
Dressing-up at Gonville Library
Dressing up at Gonville Library to celebrate its 15th birthday
Cricket coaching star takes on job at Nga Tawa
'Cricket is more than just a sport; it can shape and define us.'
Carl Bates: The banking sector needs a shake-up
OPINION: Changes to our banking set-up are essential.
Sustainable land use initiative tracking well
Partnership between the Government, the council and landowners pays dividends.
Strength in numbers: Mayor calls for council collaboration
'We need to make our shadow look bigger than we are.'
‘The Thing’ that has thrown Kevin Page’s semi-retired life into disarray
OPINION: Surgical intervention is most likely required.
Mental health issues raised as man appears in court charged with murdering his relative
A 60-year-old man died in an alleged family-harm incident in Pātea at the weekend.