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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?

Fine weather continues as kids head back to school

Winter chills still some time off.

How the Whanganui Basin reveals region's geological history

Whanganui geology attracts students, fossil hunters. Dr Hamish Campbell explains why.

'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.

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.

Central Whanganui streets to become 19th century film set

Road closures have been approved to allow for filming in downtown Whanganui.

Māori 'ready' for seats on council

Ruapehu woman Fiona Kahukura Chase urges Horizons to set up Māori wards.

Anzac ceremony commemorates Māori service personnel

The service at Pākaitore is one of the oldest Māori services in the country.

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.

'Signposts to adulthood': Military academy's success story

"It is great to look back on how many students have gone from strength to strength."

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.