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One of priest’s victims feigned appendicitis hoping to avoid boarding school abuse
Michael O'Donnell is the third Hato Pāora College staffer to be convicted of sex crimes.
Napier to Wellington scooter challenge aims to raise $200k for charity
The event supports mental health initiatives in the Hawke’s Bay region.
‘Just keep swimming’: ‘Tarzan’ attempts 235km surfboard paddle of river
Brenden Hawkins aims to paddle the Whanganui River on a surfboard.
Unbelievabull! Small towns rocked by confusing sign
The sign near Bulls incorrectly states SH1 is closed, diverting traffic early.
‘You almost feel trapped’: Living with chronic lung disease
Aimee Carruthers, 41, relies on a 7kg oxygen tank due to a rare lung condition.
Revealed: The proposed iwi-council relationship agreement
Whanganui district councillors will vote on the agreement on February 13.
'Freaking amazing': Desert Road closure brings boom to small town
Ohakune businesses have thrived since the two-month closure began.
'Dreadfully Divine': Canadian brings mobile dreadlock service to NZ
Dreadlocks? Redheads get it the worst.
How a 21-year-old woman became one of NZ's youngest supermarket owners
'When I tell them my actual age, they do get shocked.'
Former minister Russell Marshall dies aged 88
Russell Marshall was Whanganui MP from 1972 to 1990.
One dead after truck hits pedestrian in Whanganui
Emergency services went to SH3, near Blueskin Rd in Westmere, about 10.15am today.
White-tailed spider bite leaves man in hospital for a month with deadly infection
Andy Stewart pushed on with his motorbike trek despite his growing pain.
One person dies following two-vehicle crash in Selwyn District
The road remains closed after a scene examination.
Two critical, three serious after Manawatū crash; helicopters scrambled to scene
Emergency services responded to the crash in Bunnythorpe at 2.15pm.
Two dead, multiple injuries in serious crash on SH1 at Mangaweka
Motorists are advised to avoid the area or delay travel.
Editorial: Why road tolls may be the future of NZ’s infrastructure funding
OPINION: Minister hints at tolls as petrol taxes dwindle, EVs rise.
All the road closures that could impact your summer road trip
With lots going on around New Zealand, it's important to plan your travel route carefully.
'Pothole Nation': Slow-moving road trips await Kiwi holidaymakers this summer
AA's message to drivers: Be prepared for roadie delays – be polite to road workers.
'Hard to beat': Trainer confident as Puntura faces Group 2 test
Puntura aims for back-to-back wins in Manawatū Challenge Stakes at Trentham.
Third murder charge laid after man found dead at Levin park
There have now been three men charged with murder.
Celebrating community and history as we say farewell
OPINION: The enduring legacy of local stories in the Horowhenua Chronicle.
Thumbs-up for central North Island village name change
National Park Village is being renamed Waimarino.
River safety plan pushes 'behaviour change'
'It's not about bylaws, it's about educating people.'
From Foxton with love: Gazza’s pop-up cards bring joy
Gary Stewart said the cards are a great way to promote his favourite place.
Horowhenua District Council and iwi sign partnership
The council and iwi celebrate a new partnership with ceremony and kapa haka.