Proposed closure of Whanganui petfood factory a shock
Mars staff have a process to work through after announcement of a planned factory closure.
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New company wants to bottle Whanganui water
Company applies to take, bottle and sell water from a deep aquifer in Whanganui.
Ohakune manhunt: Tama Rawhiti still sought after police car stolen at gunpoint
Police are still hunting a man they believe stole a patrol car at gunpoint in Ohakune.
Rugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland Championship
South Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots
Police officers held at gunpoint, car stolen
The thief crashed the car into a gatepost and fled on foot.
Toddler killed by motorbike: 'This is absolutely tragic news'
Shared pathways are designed to be safe - use them properly, mayor urges.
Local Focus: Striking students disappointed with council
Whanganui students want climate emergency declared. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Striking students disappointed with council
Whanganui students want climate emergency declared. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Major crime bust: Police seize $3 million in assets
The mass seizure included 37 high performance vehicles, cash, drugs and firearms.
Local Focus: Iwi leader and energy healer for DHB and council
Candidate wants people to know their neighbours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Edmonds hopes to rise to council
Matt Edmonds throws his hat in the ring for council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Emergency crews called after truck crash in Tararua District
Firefighters extricated the truck driver, who was not injured, from the cab.
Comment: Do you vape? It's killed eight people so far
Comment: Oils combined with THC or nicotine at high temperature are believed responsible.
Quad bike tracks questioned in murder trial
David Lyttle is accused of killing Whanganui man Brett Hall in a dispute over money.
Auckland's Sarina Wang wins Overall title at National Sport Stacking champs
First overall victory by a female in at least five years.
Local Focus: Welcoming immigrants of all ages
Feeling welcome is the beginning of successful immigration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Welcoming immigrants of all ages
Being welcome is the start of successful immigration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mayor reckons Palmerston North is thriving
"You're only as strong as your perceived weakest link". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mayor reckons Palmerston North is thriving
"You're only as strong as your perceived weakest link". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rugby: Heartland Championship's week five sees teams upset across board
Only one team gets a victory over a side who was ranked below them on the points table.
Local Focus: Company culture the key to expansion
Curry nights were 'an interesting one being an Indian'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Company culture the key to expansion
Curry nights were 'an interesting one being an Indian'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Palmerston North a welcoming city
A special pōwhiri for new arrivals to Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Palmerston North a welcoming city
A special pōwhiri for new arrivals to Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Teenager organises Whanganui Strike 4 Climate
People are invited to meet and march to council over climate change on September 27.
Taihape man who did indecent acts with children avoids prison
Aidan Bowyer was sentenced to community detention and intensive supervision.
All Black Bill Osborne's biggest autograph
The 16-test All Black and current NZRU president Bill Osborne signs at the Wall of Fame.
Local Focus: Taylor focused on resilience, resilience, resilience
"I feel part of it, passionate about it". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'You're a racist': Defendant's rant at judge earns cell time
The judge had Abigail Huirama removed from the courtroom and brought back later.
Landlord must pay tenants evicted after mould complaint
Two lots of tenants were evicted from the same property after complaining about mould.
Family lose court battle over landslide property damage
A Whanganui couple's four-year fight battle with EQC has ended in failure.
Brick assault after Levin dairy robbery
A Levin dairy has been robbed at knifepoint - the second time this year.
Heartland rugby: Week 4 sees big changes on points ladder
Robbie Smith the hero for North Otago with fulltime penalty kick maintaining unbeaten tag