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No clemency for death row dog
Monty the pitbull terrier inflicted serious damage when he attacked a dog last year.
Brothers await fate over brutal death
They spent their childhood in Whanganui; now they face life in an Aussie prison
iTunes scam costs victim $450 in vouchers
Fraudsters told Michael Hawk he had won $200,000 as part of a Facebook promo.
Woman makes plans to prostitute 10yo granddaughter
The pair argue they wouldn't have followed through with the deal, and it was only fantasy.
Your views: Childish MPs; council's 'Living Wage' shocker
Readers write: Childish National MPs; council's 'Living wage' vote; a flower named Folau
'It's the second time': Mum of 12yo killed in pursuit crash stunned
Meadow James and Ihaia McPhee Maxwell died after a crash in Palmerston North.
Police seek connection between 3 robberies
Two service stations and a liquor store were robbed within a week.
Second death after Palmerston North car crash
Teen driver who was breaching bail conditions died after crash which also killed a girl.
Washing machine ordeal third time for laundromat
Laundromat owner says no children have been locked in machines at other outlets.
Rose robbers a thorn in the side
Eight rose plants were stolen from the garden, which has been robbed several times.
In a spin: Boy locks himself in laundromat machine
Firefighters in Whanganui forced to break door to release boy tonight.
Taihape and Ruapehu swap with Border and Pirates
Grand Hotel Challenge Shield shifts 154km from Waverley to Taihape.
Your view: Complaint foils security efforts
Readers write: Security cameras; contacting the dead; household chores; Rommel's ghost
BP becomes third store robbed in Whanganui in one week
The store was targeted by two people wielding weapons who stole cash and cigarettes.
Chester Borrows: MPs must be brave enough to do what is right rather than what is popular
I kick myself more for what I didn't do and say, than feel proud of what I achieved
What's your name? What's your number?
Frustration from Premier rugby teams wearing different jersey numbers from official lists
Local Focus: Dog whisperer teaches new tricks
Mark Vette is on a mission to teach dog trainers new tips and tricks. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Editorial: Security cameras become a murky problem
Security camera concerns - who sees what and is privacy at risk?
Dog guru trains the trainers
Mark is on a mission to teach dog trainers new tricks. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Heartland rep trial to test young talent
Town vs Country on June 1 as players vie for a spot in the Whanganui Heartland rugby team.
Snowfalls fuelling skiing excitement
While skiers now can feast on pre-winter photos, 100 years ago the sport barely existed.
Mitre 10 cuts single-use plastic bags
From July 1 plastic bags will be gone and customers will be encouraged to take their own.
Your Views: Government's bad debt; Mike Hosking and balloons
Readers write about government debt; Mike Hosking; judge's failings and the Maori nation
Local Focus: NZ's youngest beekeeper
10 Year old Aria is in the business of bees. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'I don't want a pet cat or dog, I want bees'
Ten Year old Aria is in the business of bees. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Shane Cotton and the future for Māori
One of NZ's best artists, Shane Cotton talks art, culture and identity. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Whanganui news: Fake banknotes; animal activist; Winter Wonderfest and crime prevention
News in brief: Fake banknotes; animal activist; Winter Wonderfest and crime prevention
Whanganui man gets supervision for drug-related offending
Police found a bong, some cannabis and a glass pipe in Shannon Barker-Pehi's bedroom
Keep a brolly handy: Rain forecast for most of the weekend
It's wet and a bit chilly, so rug up and remember to pack a brolly this weekend
Eighty-year-olds use Harry and Meghan's big day as cover for surprise wedding
Like Harry and Meghan, Ray and Ngaire met on a blind date. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
School play cancelled after Reddit backlash
Rural NZ school pulls performance of The Toy Soldier amid criticisms the play is racist.
Local Focus: Rhys Attwood wants a home
Family has cash to buy a home in Auckland but nobody is home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.