Best of 2019: McDonald's franchisee Darren Rowland: 'Ketchup in his veins'
Darren and Jacinta Rowland put in some hard slog to own three McDonald's restaurants.
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Burnt-out car found in sand dunes
Police confirmed the burnt-out car had been stolen from a nearby address.
Best of 2019: Skin discovered in NZ may help resurrect Tasmanian tiger
Skin discovered in NZ may help to resurrect the extinct Tasmanian tiger.
'I've had a heavy foot' - former MP, cop, Chester Borrows licence suspended for speeding
Chester Borrows will temporarily lose his licence for clocking up too many demerit points.
Local Focus: Snell will always be remembered in Whanganui
Sir Peter Snells legacy still bringing visitors to Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
New Zealand's One Mile Championship is back
Country's elite will contest Mile titles for the first time since 1968-69 season.
Lundy's final appeal to overturn murder conviction declined
Mark Lundy took his final shot at appealing to the Supreme Court in August.
Electric cars can now recharge in Foxton
No need for range anxiety for EV owners with charging stations along SH1 every 75km.
Family to murderer: 'Tell us where he is'
David Lyttle was targeted in an undercover police sting, during which he confessed.
Man pleads not guilty to murder of Jasmine Wilson
Wilson died in August after being dropped at hospital with non-accidental injuries.
Fatal crash: Anzac Day helicopter tragedy under fresh review
Cabinet has approved a review of inquiries into the 2010 Anzac Day crash.
Now we're getting serious: New cricket academy established
The partnership is a first between the New Zealand Cricket Foundation and a school.
Councillor told to resign after criticising Māori street name
A local iwi leader said the councillor made belittling and mocking comments at meeting.
Local Focus: Student rents and commute times make UCOL attractive
"A myriad of options" UCOL claims. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Cash and high-fives from Labour Party conference
Lots of cash and high-fives from Labour Party conference held in Whanganui.
Local Focus: Student rents and commute times make UCOL attractive
"A myriad of options" UCOL claims. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Girl, 15, missing for two weeks: Police fear for her safety
Jaymie, 15, has connections in Whanganui, Palmerston North and Auckland.
Suzuki Series: Table set for Whanganui after tight round at Manfeild.
Richard Cooper and Damon Rees battle in Formula 1, Richie Dibben climbing in Formula 2.
Izzy, the Halbergs, and the fight for combat sport recognition
Former local rowers and MMA exponent nominated by their sports for prestigious awards.
Famous artist to be honoured with new street name - iwi alternative not favoured
Suggestions from the subdivision developer and iwi were given to council for a decision.
Local Focus: Bee Card is a boost for buses
Bee Card creating a buzz for commuters. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
DHB musters 100+ participants for Round the bridges event
The Whanganui DHB has adhered to the "bring plus one" adage 100-fold.
Local Focus: Bee Card is a boost for buses
Bee Card creating a buzz for commuters. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Suzuki Series roars into life in Taupo
It is ultimate skill vs ultimate track experience in the next two rounds.
The church that love built
A special Christmas service will be held on Sunday, December 22 at 5pm.
Serious crash closes key North Island route
Saddle Rd replaced the Manawatu Gorge as the main route between Hawke's Bay and Manawatū.
Lower North Island trains services 'packed like sardines'
MPs, ministers and mayors have received a tin of sardines in the mail to make the point.
Letters: Stop the hunt for fossil fuel
The only reason to keep looking for more oil and gas is immediate profit.
Outrage as Whanganui wiped off weather map
They said it was to make room for temperatures and icons for 24 other locations.
Hometown support lives on
Locals come in their droves to ride the streets of the Cemetery Circuit every Boxing Day.
MPI fires stark warning to raw milk retailers
MPI says consumer health being put at risk through tactics that avoid compliance costs.
Watch: Palmerston North school's spine-tingling haka for Year 13s
Incredible haka performed by Palmerston North Boys' High School has been highly praised.
Local Focus: Because Methven - why comedy is coming to the provinces
Playing the regions to rehearse their Netflix special. Made with funding from NZ on Air.