'Being so far away is the hardest part': Resident fears for families in Covid-ravaged India
India's total reported Covid-19 cases have now surpassed 18 million.
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Hiker rescued from Tongariro Crossing after injuring knee
Emergency call was sent at 6:45pm. It's 6 degrees in the Tongariro National Park.
Person seriously injured in Waiouru crash
They were flown by helicopter to Waikato Hospital.
Central Whanganui streets to become 19th century film set
Road closures have been approved to allow for filming in downtown Whanganui.
Māori 'ready' for seats on council
Ruapehu woman Fiona Kahukura Chase urges Horizons to set up Māori wards.
103-year-old time capsule reveals its mysteries
Glass vessel containing the capsule was broken, but contents were in perfect condition.
Local Focus: RSA poppy appeal continues into May
Longer poppy appeal after last year's online success. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Fire severely damages Hunterville house
Fire and Emergency was alerted to the house fire at 2am and is still on site.
'Chilling detail' of abuse in diary, murder trial hears
The mother-of-two died after she was dropped at hospital badly beaten and dehydrated.
Case to be made to Govt for pilot students
Visas for overseas pilot students could be a lifesaver for Whanganui's flight school.
Personal pronoun badge project for medical school
University of Auckland student Josh McCormack has been blown away by the response.
Man assaulted after Hāwera car crash
A 32-year-old man was taken into custody following the assault.
'It sucks': Dialysis patients devastated after closure of Auckland renal unit
Patients who spend 12 hours a week hooked up to a life-saving machine upset at closure.
Anzac ceremony commemorates Māori service personnel
The service at Pākaitore is one of the oldest Māori services in the country.
The sculpture that went missing for 18 years
The work was mysteriously put into storage 18 years ago, and now it's back in its place.
'Signposts to adulthood': Military academy's success story
"It is great to look back on how many students have gone from strength to strength."
Deadlock over allowing Indian flight school students into Whanganui
MPs consulted over government exemption needed to let in Indian students
What the Government's health shake-up could mean for Whanganui
Mixed views from MPs to major health overhaul
Local Focus: Braeburn House fate to be sealed with tenders
Speculation mounts as to who will be new the owners. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Big read: Phil Nixon on why 'South Taranaki is the centre of the universe'
Mayor Phil Nixon sees a bright future for South Taranaki.
Whanganui cat attack was 'confronting', says SPCA manager
The man in charge of the SPCA's 77 inspectors says animal abuse is a regular occurrence.
Motorist dead after SH4 Raetihi crash
Car hits power pole on southern edge of Raetihi, leaving one dead.
Man suffers burns in Whanganui shed fire
Explosions were also heard as gas tanks exploded.
Truckie laid off after lockdown wins nearly $14k in compo, lost wages
Construction firm failed to follow the proper redundancy process, ERA finds.
Horizons consulting on Māori wards
Horizons Regional Council are seeking submissions on whether to establish a Māori ward.
'Warm and generous' welcome for new district court judge
Ian Carter is Whanganui's new District Court Judge, succeeding Judge Philip Crayton.
Local Focus: Vanished artwork to return
"Cone Piece" to be re-hung in War Memorial Centre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'No answers': Police stumped by toddler's death in state care
Police have no idea how Deajay Parkinson-Batt died while in Oranga Tamariki care.
Local Focus: What's in a zine?
Underground publishing popular with library and buyers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Covid-19 coronavirus: Local operators see transtasman as path to recovery
Air Chathams has had its three biggest days of sales this week since pre-Covid-19.
The end of a trusty swing bridge
The 1950s Poads Bridge has been replaced by a wider and more modern structure.