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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?

'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.

How the Whanganui Basin reveals region's geological history
Whanganui geology attracts students, fossil hunters. Dr Hamish Campbell explains why.

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.

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.

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.

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.