Trust keen to get Treaty negotiations started
Taihape iwi sign their first agreement in Treaty of Waitangi claim negotiations
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Local Focus: Whanganui's 'real heroes'
Getting the vaccine is tougher for some than others, but they're still doing it.
Mangaweka residents travelling an hour for Covid-19 jab
Mangaweka locals call for a vaccination clinic and it is on the way
The 90% Project: How close is your age group to 90% vaccinated?
First dose vaccinations in older Kiwis are more than 90 per cent almost everywhere.
'Just doing our little bit': Indie festival wants to require proof of vaccination for entry
'We see it as an extension of our health and safety policies.'
Pink Ribbon Appeal under threat in rural centres
The appeal kicks off in just over a month and more volunteer collectors are needed.
Banned Books Week: 'It's not really our role to censor'
The Whanganui District Library stocks 45 of the top 100 most challenged publications.
Cup-winning Kiwi to be immortalised in town's main street
Council stumps up $155,000 for bronze casting, community to raise money for plinth.
The 90% Project: Why being a transient town makes vaccination vital for Bulls
Rangitīkei mayor and health professionals are encouraged by locals' uptake.
Local Focus: Building an increasingly expensive business
Whanganui builders innovating to tackle supply issues.
Bless you: Council considers karakia before meetings
It follows a councillor walking out in protest at opening a meeting with karakia.
'A shocking day': Six greyhounds injured during one race meet
The injuries come after the death of nine dogs at the track over the previous season.
Iwi member excited by climate change partnership
Jill Sheehy says she's pleased with the co-governance approach for the region's response.
The 90% Project: Whanganui's Māori vaccination rate struggling to keep up
Māori are more than 25 per cent behind Pākehā when it comes to Covid-19 vaccination.
Whanganui woman pushing for more Māori in primary sector
Anne-Marie Broughton is a new trustee on the Agri-Women's Development Trust board
Three Aucklanders referred to health authorities after Tauranga trip
The Bay of Plenty DHB has been contacted for comment.
Lotto Powerball jackpots to $14 million after no winner
It comes after two Aucklanders took home $500,000 with Lotto First Division on Wednesday.
'They've mucked it up': Ōhakune locals angry at Aucklanders who snuck onto ski field
The three Aucklanders were arrested on Wednesday.
Te Reo 'essential' in school curriculums
"It is essential we normalise Te Reo Māori in mainstream schools."
'Lucky to be alive': Truck driver freed from vehicle after horror crash north of Levin
One person has been flown to Wellington Hospital in critical condition.
Another $150k for pilot academy on the cards
No decision has yet been made on letting international students into Whanganui.
Embracing te reo Māori 'an act of patriotism'
Whatahoro Cribb-Fox was born into the generation revitalising Māori language and culture.
Castaway: Lockdown leads to extended Pacific holiday
Nick O'Leary has spent the last 10 weeks cruising around Rarotonga to avoid Covid-19.
Police seeking information after drive-by shooting in Whanganui
Police were alerted to reports of gunshots at 8.40pm on Monday.
'Batted above its weight': City thrives in Covid lockdown
Massive distribution centres for both Countdown and Foodstuffs kept this region humming.
Mystery beach blobs: We know what it is, but where is it from?
A sample from Castlecliff Beach was analysed by an independent laboratory
Whanganui hub for homeless to continue under level 2
Food, toilets, showers and other support are on offer at the Anzac Pde camping site.
Outgoing iwi chair leaves Trust with new strategic approach
Gerrard Albert steps down as chair of Ngā Tāngata Tiaki o Whanganui.
Anatoki's busy lockdown shifts 2000 tonnes through Whanganui
Coastal Bulk Shipping have delivered over two thousand tonnes of cargo in the last week.
Teen killed on road at Manunui named by police
Tama Scott was hit by a car and died at the scene.
Road snowfall warning for SH1 Desert Rd
Snow showers are expected to affect the road on Wednesday.