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Ian McKelvie: Betrayal was attempt to undermine party leadership
Rangitikei MP Ian McKelvie - political leanings aside, we all want the best for NZ.
Colourful life led to an unmarked grave
Searching for family of a soldier in an unmarked grave. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Singer spinning as Lily the chicken captures Kiwi hearts
The story of the chicken that survived has now hit television screens and radio waves.
Medicine shortage: Pharmacists rationing paracetamol
Whanganui pharmacy raises alarm on stock
Animal remains strewn near popular beach - graphic images
Dumping continues to plague Whanganui
Vet removes massive backlog of eggs from chicken
Lily was not eating or behaving normally, so owner Destiny Singer rushed her to the vet.
Pick-your-own strawberries canned after thefts
A temporary closure has been put in place following theft and people flouting rules.
Police investigating car fires in Whanganui
'I was waiting for it to explode and you know, kill us all. It was bloody terrifying.'
Bamber's mum holds back tears as driver finally recognised at home
The kid from Jerusalem up the Whanganui River who won Le Mans and conquered the world.
Council considers iwi's ambition for control of Whanganui land
A document shows iwi land negotiators' intentions.
Work commences on new gondola at Mt Ruapehu
It is hoped to be completed in June next year and expected to bring in $50m per annum.
Speedway: Ministocks and Minisprints at Whanganui tomorrow night
First titles of the season on the line at Oceanview.
Money will extend air training; help iwi initiatives
Funding announced includes $400,000 toward possible aviation hub in Whanganui
Local Focus: $80m funding for the regions
Shane Jones announces suite of regional funding worth more than $80m. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Palmerston North man arrested on firearms-related charges
The man will appear in court tomorrow on the charges.
Keep Whanganui beautiful: plea by Craig
Helen Craig and other councillors want Whanganui to enter Keep NZ Beautiful Awards
MS sufferer Briar Novis on the mend
Briar Novis has had her stem-cell treatment and is out of isolation.
Cinema groper escapes jail time after court botch-up
"Error" means an accountant who gropes women in movie theatres wasn't sent to prison.
Back to jail for repeat drug offender
Jonathan Costello was pulled over in Auckland and 745 grams of cannabis was discovered.
Man attempting repeat robbery was tracked by police dogs
Darcy Chambers got away with stealing alcohol and electronics, but went back for more.
School expulsion can be fatal - study
Study linking expulsions to early deaths dramatises the high cost of school failure.
Noxious weed's days could be numbered
A gall mite imported from the northern hemisphere could help control old man's beard.
Local Focus: Everyday is Christmas Day at Jo's
Meet the woman who's already excited about Christmas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Did Snow White consent to being kissed?
Deviant, often a bad thing, but are there good deviants?
Six assaults on Whanganui Prison staff in one week
More assaults have followed a damning report into violence at Whanganui Prison.
Gifts from Prime Minister well received, and symbolic of commitment
Prime Minister's symbolic gifts appreciated, play by children well received
Watch: Is this NZ's most devoted Christmas fan?
Meet the woman who's already excited about Christmas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch: Horrifying near miss at intersection
Quick thinking truck driver avoids fatality at intersection.
Whanganui High 1st X1 hit them for six
Whanganui High School 1st X1 the first to win back-to-back Ross Taylor Cup 20/20 titles.
Gwynne Dyer: Theories abound as Earth runs the gauntlet of survival
It's looking good for the existence of life elsewhere in the universe.
Chaos in court: Gang members clash as accused denies murder
Security staff and police officers were out in full force and they needed to be
Thousands headed to Ratana for centenary celebrations
Exhibition of Ratana history opens as celebrations begin