'Booming' Upokongaro now a destination
"We've gone from a sleepy, country cafe to a place to visit and a destination."
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New Zealand Glassworks gets first resident
Her residency is the only one of its kind in New Zealand.
Palmerston North Airport reopening following 'bomb scare' threat
Police: Inquiries into the threat are ongoing.
Hipango returns to Parliament after 'reflecting and spring cleaning'
She has spent the past few months in 'recovery mode'.
From 'stop-go guy' to whānau business venture
"I always thought that was one of the hardest jobs I've been a part of."
Six-year-old Jethro Chiet looking forward to life after cancer battle
"The world is a better place with him in it."
Whanganui golfer hits his fourth hole-in-one
"I've got mates who still haven't got one, so hopefully they'll be next."
Person seriously injured in Waitōtara motorcycle crash
The motorcycles were part of a larger group of about 20 bikes.
Kiwi artist featured on reggae legends UB40's new album
One song features one of the last vocal recordings of House of Shem founder Carl Perkins
Local Focus: Feilding jazzed up for holiday weekend
Manawatū Jazz Festival's generous programme. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Two people injured in SH1 crash north of Bulls
The crash happened just after 5.30am on Thursday.
Crews battle Taumarunui vegetation fire
The fire was controlled on Tuesday evening, but crews are returning to check hot spots.
Truck and train collision victim named
Police and the Transport Accident Commission are investigating the crash.
House 'totally destroyed' by fire near Waiouru
Two fire engines and a tanker responded to the blaze.
Two injured, one critical after crash near Raetihi
Two helicopters were sent to transfer the injured patients to hospital.
Vaccination begins for Māori and Pasifika over-50s
The vaccinations are being rolled out from this week.
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.