Vaccination begins for Māori and Pasifika over-50s
The vaccinations are being rolled out from this week.
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Last-minute Māori ward meeting considered
An iwi leader says Whanganui's council didn't do enough to engage with Māori on the issue.
Whanganui land settlement 'to right the wrongs'
Tracey Waitokia sits at the centre of the land claim negotiation.
'It's not a silver bullet': Horizons to establish Māori wards
Whanganui councillors had opposing views when it came to the vote.
New mum Josie's cancer fight
The 19-year-old is currently receiving treatment in Waikato Hospital.
Local Focus: On a mission to find the best pie in Whanganui
Geoff Horne is on the search for the best Whanganui pie. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
What Covid-19 taught district's new top cop
Scott Fraser was part of the police response team to Covid-19
Where I'd Rather Be: Whanganui
If you know, you know. This arty little town has plenty on offer.
Let us pray? Does prayer/karakia have a place in politics?
Councillors say time for reflection is important before decision making
Rugby: New Zealand U20s call up for Central Hawke's Bay player
Central Hawke's Bay player has been called up to the New Zealand Under-20s squad.
Dublin St Bridge congestion 'depriving Whanganui East'
Mayor says there is no short-term fix.
House fire in Taumarunui being treated as suspicious
Crews expect to be at the scene all morning as they try to contain the blaze.
Person in hospital after crash near Marton
Emergency services were alerted to the crash just before 8am.
Covid: Some DHBs to vaccinate whole communities in one go
Some DHBs are sticking to the Government's schedule, others are going their own way.
Cause of central North Island power outage not determined
Power was restored to the 4000-plus homes three hours after the outage.
'I'm over it': Woman claims mask abuse may make her leave town
Whanganui's Lorina Winsor says she is dealing with her illness the best she can.
Exclusive: Hollywood film production transforms Whanganui's Victoria Ave into 1918 Texas
There was one very well-known extra who took part in the production.
Four thousand central North Island properties without power
A fault on the Transpower network has cut electricity to the central North Island.
Time capsule discovery wows family
Descendants of John Brodie are fascinated by the discovery of the time capsule.
Major traffic delays, power cut in Bulls after truck crashes into pole
Emergency services were alerted to the crash on Bridge St just before 10am today.
Ruapehu trails latest challenge for Australian fundraiser
Montana O'Neill is doing Te Araroa Trail to raise awareness and funds for cystic fibrosis.
Local Focus: Te Pūwaha bonus for surfers
Tanae Bank reinstatement will improve the surf report. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Theft of portable cabin from vulnerable Northlander 'bloody low'
Thieves have been slammed for stealing a portable cabin from a vulnerable Northlander.
Trial of man accused of murdering Jasmine Wilson postponed
The trial in the High Court at Wellington has been halted.
Local Focus: Jazz for peace
Unesco International Jazz Day known only in Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whanganui man named as fatal crash victim
Police name victim of fatal crash near Dannevirke as 24-year-old Whanganui man.
Rob Rattenbury: A reckoning is coming over the history of New Zealand
COMMENT: Many will feel ashamed about what they learn, writes Rob Rattenbury.
Person hospitalised after Gonville crash
One other person was taken to hospital by police.
Bowel cancer killed my friend Ness. This is what I learned
Opinion: We have room in our hearts for everyone, why not let them in, just like Ness did?
How the Whanganui Basin reveals region's geological history
Whanganui geology attracts students, fossil hunters. Dr Hamish Campbell explains why.