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Christmas Day at Whanganui Prison; prisoners to prepare Xmas meals
Corrections provides 'basic and nutritious meals' for prisoners on Christmas Day.
‘Huge task ahead’ for Ngāti Hāua trustees
One new and three returning trustees have been elected for the Treaty settlement entity.
Intimidation, assaults, litter, drugs: Council closes freedom camping site
It is unclear where homeless occupants will go.
'Significant risk': Mayor defends closure of homeless camping ground
Whanganui District Council evicts homeless, aims for long-term housing solutions.
Rotarians' funding boost for Tonga hospital
A surgical theatre upgrade is 'sorely needed' at Vaiola Hospital in Nuku'alofa.
'It works better than anything': Medicinal cannabis popular for ageing and chronic pain
'My pain levels are just so low compared to what they used to be.'
'Let's do this for mum': Funeral home revamps Harley Davidson into hearse
Bike fits into trend towards more personalised, bespoke ceremonies.
After 10 years in Bali jail, new hope Kiwi man could be brought home
Antony de Malmanche has lost all his teeth, suffers depression and is down to 50kg.
From Auckland to Whanganui: New chairman's journey to leading Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi
Tahinganui Hina returned home to Whanganui in 2018.
Join the debate: New iwi-council agreement proposed in Whanganui
Whanganui Council to discuss world-first indigenous-council partnership at public events.
Desert Rd closure pushed back a week but concerns remain
'I think motorists will throw their hands up in horror.'
Kiwi musician found dead in UK after taking unidentified pills
The young musician had been living in the United Kingdom for over a year.
Spotless NZ businesses sold in cleaning, catering shakeup
Clients include a major stadium and some of the country's most prestigious schools.
Male offenders help restore gardens for terminally ill patients
'Our staff are always looking for projects where offenders can make a difference.'
How a couple turned an abandoned public pool into their award-winning dream home
“It was basically ruined."
‘World first’: Council moves toward landmark iwi partnership
Negotiations are expected to be finalised in early 2025.
Hundreds expected to turn out for inaugural Awa Games
12 marae will compete in the games which Whanganui iwi will host.
Kiwi allegedly shot on visit to parents in Cape Town died in father's arms
Slain man named by friends as Eugene Robbemond, 49, a Whanganui business owner, father.
Historic step for Upper Whanganui River iwi
'We look forward to taking the settlement to our people.'
NZ's biggest whooping cough hot spots revealed
Te Whatu Ora is urging people to get vaccinated to protect vulnerable babies.
Whanganui's 6'5"-tall 14-year-old with NBA dreams
'He's really flourished and his love for the game is pretty inspirational.'
‘Never heard of it’: Kiwi develops eating disorder after severe morning sickness during pregnancy
“I couldn’t even keep water down."
Spike in dangerous virus for dogs prompts warning
'I can't stress enough that once your dog has signs, you're too late.'
Desert Road shutting for nearly two months
'We need a minimum ground temperature of 13C to carry out pavement works.'
'Catastrophic fall from grace': Whanganui teacher groomed two students
The man went on to have sex with one of the teenage girls.
'A lot of tears': Organisation helping single-parent families closes after 65 years
It is still making sure kids have Christmas presents this year.