Emma Bernard
Multimedia journalist
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Tens of thousands of dollars refunded to man who thought he owed IRD
Thinking he owed IRD a hefty sum, this Whanganui man was in for a big surprise.
Hopes Black Ferns' World Cup triumph will inspire more girls
The Whanganui Rugby chairman thinks the win will empower more women to give rugby a go.
Openness urged in bid to break sexual abuse cycle
A support walk was held on Sunday to raise awareness of sexual abuse victims.
Port revitalisation commits to creating 300-plus jobs
The project has created just under 100 jobs since its inception.
From river market chai stall to established shop
"Once you get a cup of tea in front of someone, the kōrero just flows."
More than 1300 petition to keep school's Pasifika prefect role
An ex-student said it wasn't the first time the school had tried to discontinue the role.
Rio's rescue: Cat saved by cherry picker after 17 days stuck up tree
Massive team effort behind the rescue operation.
Drone captures video of cat stuck in tree as rescue mission continues
"I've never seen anything like this, this is definitely my biggest rescue."
Cat stuck in poisonous tree for more than two weeks
"It's the most nightmare tree to deal with."
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori: Fifty years of learning the language
Potonga Neilson said when he was young there was no such thing as te reo on TV or radio.
Landline repair delay: Man couldn't call for help when partner collapsed
"When your partners laying on the floor and you can't call an ambulance, it's scary mate."
Homelessness for older people now a 'critical issue'
"No one tells you how you'll pay for a new roof at 85 when you're living off a pension."
UCOL's transition to Te Pūkenga 'going well'
A new operating model for Te Pūkenga is expected to be finalised in September.
Whanganui smashes July temperature record
Friday afternoon's temperature was the hottest on record for July in Whanganui.
Great Minds: Growing a stronger mind in the garden
"Weather's bad, there's covid, but that tree outside your window will continue to grow"
Drug testing tents to be introduced at Mardi Gras
"When 9000 people come to town, you want them to have the best time and do so safely."
Three hospitalised in 12 hours after unknown powder sold as MDMA
People urged to not take unknown powders
Māia to compete in World Cup events
Rachel Māia hopes to get the first ever climbing medal for New Zealand.
'We are absolutely broken': Reward offered for information on shot horse
The horse was shot on a rural property near Whanganui.
Lowered restrictions bring huge influx in overseas travel bookings
Travel is never going to be the same as it used to be, a Whanganui agent says.