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'We will not tolerate abuse': Head of Two by Twos church responds to sex abuse claims
Sect head overseer Wayne Dean says he has not been contacted the FBI or police.
'Like a proper team': Free pants campaign boosts girls' cricket
ANZ donated over 1000 pairs of coloured pants to schools across the country.
On The Up: New Whanganui pharmacy owner’s journey from Nigeria to the river city
In 2015, pharmacy owner Shope Olawoyin began thinking about leaving Nigeria.
'Total write-off': Fire guts Whanganui home
'I've just got to get up, keep functioning and roll with these punches.'
'It can be heavy-handed': Police pull back from mental health callouts
'Really, there needs to be some involvement from everybody.'
SH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZ
A potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.
Community mourns loss of Waitotara Hotel after fire
The hotel's licensee was left with only the clothes on his back and his little kitten.
Police respond to potential firearms sighting in Whanganui
Officers were active on Guyton St and Wicksteed St about 10.30am on Thursday.
'Out of hand': Firefighters battle Waverley blaze
The fire, measuring 300m by 200m, is burning grass, scrub, and pine trees.
Councillor says Govt 'abdicating' housing responsibilities
'We are not seeing an improvement on the availability of stock in town.'
'Explosive': Chemical spill led to daycare evacuation, bomb squad call
A daycare centre next to Whanganui Hospital was evacuated.
Inside Xero co-founder’s four-year battle to build $50m golf course
Hamish Edwards can finally build his dream golf course in Ōhau after a four-year delay.
'A difficult process': Bremworth cuts 15 staff from Whanganui plant
'There was a lot of anxiety and stress waiting for that confirmation.'
Fatal leap: Man drowns after slipping in gumboots while rock fishing
A coroner has highlighted the dangers of rock fishing after Cameron Zimmerman's death.
Why a human rights researcher never gave up on Lake Alice victims
Victor Boyd was recognised at the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.
'It’s friendship': Rural Women to celebrate centenary
The organisation has around 1600 members nationally.
‘My life has purpose’: Inside New Zealand’s biggest rehab service
The foundation supports 80 homes and helps 1500 people reintegrate annually.
'Really shabby': Deputy mayor decries state of premier park
The council's boss says Pukenamu Queen's Park should not become a 'bollard farm'.
How this teacher aide is helping a small rural school thrive
Ashley Steedman has 'fallen in love with the job'.
Two hospitalised after crash blocks road in Marton
'Upon arrival they found one person trapped in a vehicle.'
Man charged with stabbing staff member at Whanganui Corrections
Defendant calls out: “you’ve got the wrong hit man”.
‘Proud and stoked’: Prisoners transform old mattresses into dog beds for SPCA
'They are really proud and stoked.'
Whanganui Corrections staff member critically injured in assault
'This sort of violence against our staff is unacceptable.'
On The Up: Air Chathams and Air NZ in partnership talks
'Smaller operators play a critical role and do an excellent job.'
‘Once in a generation’ teen gets White Sox call-up
'Her raw talent across all aspects of the game is truly exciting.'
Concept for new $20m regional park in Hawke's Bay revealed after 'challenges'
The park would be developed on Lagoon Farm, under an airport flight path.
Car crashes into power pole in Bulls, one seriously injured
Police said the road was closed until about 9pm.