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Local Focus: Valuable ventifacts protected
Ventifacts unlock mysteries of past and future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Courier service delivers both mail and injured birds
The Aramex team in Whanganui has been couriering injured birds for the last eight years.
Waverley crash victim 'an incredibly devoted father and son'
The victim of a fatal accident near Waverley on Monday was a father of three.
Seabed mining appeal: Crown accused of ignoring Māori rights to foreshore and seabed
The Crown has been accused of yet again ignoring Māori rights to the foreshore and seabed
Man dies after Waverley crash, police release name
The man died overnight Monday after the crash early that morning.
Seabed mining appeal under way in Supreme Court
Ngāti Ruanui, Te Kāhui o Rauru and environmental groups are fighting the appeal.
Driver in critical condition after car crash near Waverley
The driver was flown to Palmerston North Hospital in a critical condition.
Why local stand-up comedy is flourishing
Comedy shows in Whanganui are a tonic for tough times
Māori wards decision demonstrates 'maturity, self-confidence'
South Taranaki mayor Phil Nixon said it's about "simply doing the right thing".
Waverley's main street is changing
The changes will be for a trial period starting in February/March.
Ngarewa-Packer wants to be 'unapologetic champion for Māori'
Benefit levels, job growth and environmental concerns are uppermost for new MP.
'Shock' election result for Ngarewa-Packer
The Māori Party co-leader enters Parliament as a list MP after final votes were confirmed.
Iwi, Māori Party condemn intervention in seabed mining case
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says consent for TTR would result in "environmental vandalism".
Hawera gallery secures international contemporary artworks in time for festival
Strange Bedfellows on show in Hawera Gallery.
Port worker has new virus strain; likely infected on ship heading for Brisbane
The port worker is the first Covid-19 community case in NZ since September 24.
Energy watchdog wins court battle for safety buffer zones
South Taranaki's District Plan must have oil and gas protection measures added.
'Entrenched' weed suppressed at some sites
But nine pest plants in the Horizons region may be impossible to remove.
Pātea's Aotea Waka memorial upgrade continues
The next phase includes repainting the figurines and repairing leaks in the sculpture.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Marae upgrade projects win Government funding
The projects will also create local jobs to assist with the Covid-19 economic recovery.
Ngarewa-Packer says Māori Party aims to 'level out playing field'
The Māori Party wants to transform politics, and ensure the Māori voice is heard.
Taranaki Maori claim Tuera Shield in dominant performance
But the new Wanganui Pasifika side had a stronger showing against Taranaki Pasifika.
Seven taken to hospital after two car crashes
The car crashes happened on Wednesday evening and early this morning.
South Taranaki finalists for Morrieson literary awards named
With 124 entrants across five categories, the competition now has 13 finalists.
Poll: Rurawhe ahead of Ngarewa-Packer in Te Tai Hauāuru
Labour MP Adrian Rurawhe is on track to retain his seat according to the latest poll.
'Severe weather': Antarctic blast set to hit on weekend
Snow and cold winds will make travelling difficult and stress livestock.
Removing barriers to wellbeing for Whanganui whānau
Whanganui social workers share their stories for their celebration day.
Furious residents told 'disgusting' water safe to drink
A Waverley resident shared a photo of the dark brown water that had come from their tap.
How funding windfall could bring new events to Whanganui
Whanganui & Partners expects to have a Whanganui events strategy ready within a year.
Letters: Greens' private school funding scandal
A private school funding scandal closer to home sprang to mind, writes Carol Webb.
'Weak excuse': Bowel cancer patients slate screening age
Even an advisory group says the minimum age should be 50 for Māori and Pasifika peoples.
Meet the candidates: Social Credit's Heather Marion Smith - Whanganui
Social Credit candidate has come home to her roots.
Meet the candidates: New Conservative Party's Jonathan Marshall - Whanganui
He believes turning Whanganui into a manufacturing hub can help get it back on its feet.