Cannabis in a suitcase leads to community work
Police were going to arrest Nathan David Churton for a bail breach when they smelled it.
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Wanganui Premier rugby comes down to the wire
Marist, Taihape and Border - three into two won't go.
Whanganui man assaulted former colleague over $200 debt
Thomas Kane Gartner attacked his former colleague whom he said owed him $200.
Local Focus winter hacks: Moving the hot stuff around
Palmerston North's EnviroMan says push the heat around. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
CEO and mates hit marathon high in Nepal
The Everest marathon is tough - but the opportunity of a lifetime, as DHB chief found.
Local Focus winter hack: The $40 thermo blanket
Palmerston North's EnviroMan says cover your windows. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Horror week on NZ roads: Three dead in separate crashes overnight
One person has died after a crash in the Manawatu in the early hours of this morning.
Serious charges after Whanganui search warrant
Firearms, drugs, stolen property and cash were found during a police search in Whanganui.
Kiwi Nobel prize winner becomes social entrepreneur in residence
A Kiwi Noble prize winner has a fascinating new role at Massey University.
Local Focus: Massey's Social Entrepreneur
Massey University has New Zealand's first social entrepreneur-in-residence. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Skinny wee seal not young - just hungry
DoC ranger to keep tabs on seal begging for food near Whanganui's North Mole.
Man jailed for sexual advances towards young girl
Alex Stryfe, 35, repeatedly propositioned his 15-year-old victim for intercourse.
'That's just wrong': Council contractor dumps load on beach
A contractor working for the council dumped his load on the beach in broad daylight.
Man who died when truck tipped near Waverley named
Police name man who died after truck tipped near Waverley.
Rise in gang violence bucks national trend
Gang expert says numbers don't paint full picture of gang violence in Central Nth Island.
Weather: Heavy rain, thunderstorms, gales and snow expected today
Fronts from the south-west to move over South Island first, then North Island this evening
An inquiry, a sacking and the 'keep our mouths shut' email
The Sensible Sentencing Trust says it 'failed dismally' in handling board member's exit.
Man sentenced in Wanganui District Court for assaulting sister
Man sentenced for assaulting his sister
Bizarre tales of Whanganui prove truth is stranger than fiction
Stranger than fiction -- these quirky tales from Whanganui's bygone era are all true.
Inflatable starlab brings Puanga into view
See the stars and learn about Puanga and Matariki celebrations.
Do or die for Kaierau against Marist in Premier rugby
Marist could break into Top 4, or Kaierau could keep faint hopes alive.
Two musters, 299 horses rehomed, 7 euthanised
The Conservation Department has mustered 306 wild Kaimanawa horses this year.
No arrest in fatal Whanganui crash
Police say they know who was driving a car involved in a fatal crash.
Springvale Playcentre to celebrate 50 years
They will have a birthday celebration in August including a disco and exhibition night.
Meet NZ's first woman 'most eligible farmer'
Taihape's Mairi Whittle took home the golden gumboot in Fieldays Rural Catch contest.
Former gang leader's plan to save youth
Former Whanganui gang leader's plan to save youth.
Could Cooks Gardens to go Amber and Black?
Mayor says no reason Whanganui can't host high level rugby
Govt beefs up Horizons Region forestry
Shane Jones announces funding for tourism and Horizons Region forestry
Fatal road is 'race track' say residents
Locals speak out after the death of 13-year-old Keanu Josephs-Ranginui.
Watkins White Ferns in Whitewash of Ireland
Allrounder takes a wicket as she was not needed to bat with Amelia Kerr's unbeaten 232