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Part of prison officer's ear bitten off during attack by inmate
Two prison officers were injured after an attack by an inmate at Whanganui Hospital.
Local Focus: Take the Country Road for a scenic tour of old New Zealand
The local secret in northern Manawatū. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Sinking feeling: Mayor's wife in strife over Airbnb boat
Neighbours surprised to discover boat hull being converted into a tiny house.
Sailability Whanganui to buy two boats with $20,000 grant
Schools and sports groups benefit from December round of grants
Auckland back-to-back
Auckland wins back-to-back Cricket Express National U15 Girls titles in Whanganui
Ben back home
Youngsters have opportunity to lift Air Chathams Whanganui off bottom of Furlong Cup table
Willis cooks up a plan
Kiwi Olympian Nick Willis returns to Whanganui to set new records at Cooks Gardens
Hartley's mercy dash
Whanganui cricket coach Charlie Hartley makes a mercy dash to his ailing grandfather
Mentor mates
The National U15 Girls tournament continues at the Whanganui Festival of Cricket
Under-15 girls pad up
Cricket Express Whanganui Festival of Cricket resumes with National Under-15 Tournament
Your say: Mangapapa land 'sold, not stolen'; Boxing Day sales and 'fake' history
Readers have their say: Maori land; Boxing Day sales; fence-sitting; 'fake' history
Tourists back on road thanks to good Samaritans
The pair had been heartbroken at the thought of their NZ roady coming to an end.
Kate Stewart: Downsides to Whanganui's economic growth
Most regard the economic growth of Whanganui as positive. But not all agree ...
Richie on track
Former NZ superbike champ Brian Bernard has F2 protege Richie Dibben primed for nationals
Festival of Cricket
Cricket Express Whanganui Festival of Cricket begins with CD U18 Girls Tournament
Matter of life and death: 'Somebody has stolen my coffin'
The coffin Whanganui woman Cilla Te Ua Wiri made for herself has been stolen.
Letters: Chiefs' Treaty role disputed
'Accountability does not seem to be a part of the WDC's day-to-day operations'
Holiday toll stands at four as 2018 winds to a close
Holiday road toll stands at four as 2018 winds to a close
Lead roles in Alzheimers, Zonta for Margaret Campion
Voluntary work in Alzheimers and women's groups wins honour for author.
Huge queues as thousands head away for New Year
Keep calm and carry on: We have NZTA information about the traffic hotspots in your area.
Fire at LevinLife Church in Levin
Six crews fought the blaze in the church hall, which has now been put out.
Job-seeking misery: 'At 51, I don't think I will ever get a job again'
A string of Kiwis have shared their stories of applying for countless jobs with no luck.
One dead, four injured in Palmerston North crash
Diversions are in place after the crash which occurred at an intersection.
Grandma struggles to find her own place
Whanganui grandmother is sharing with 14 family members because she cannot find rental.
Whanganui crash victim remembered as surfer with 'infectious smile'
"He was a grommet who had infectious smile and loved surfing and his local."