I should be dead: Teen who broke his neck defying odds
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Scott Moir's Boxing Day on the Cemetery Circuit motorcycle track in Whanganui
Suzuki Series decided on the Cemetery Circuit on Boxing Day
Plea over fire-risk washing machines
Recalled Samsung washing machines may pose a fire risk for Whanganui homes.
'I just grabbed him and ran': Mum leaps to action
The burns weren't serious thanks to the quick actions of the boy's mum.
One trapped after car crash near Linton
Four people have gotten out of the car but one is believed to still be trapped.
Local Focus: The tower above Taihape
Another reason to stop in Taihape - the scenic lookout. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The tower above Taihape
Another reason to stop in Taihape - the scenic lookout. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Stevenson, a marathon machine
Two vastly different Whanganui women find their own ways to complete the Honolulu Marathon
Gill named to play Afghanistan U19 today
Whanganui's Canadian cricket import Akash Gill is recognised for his perfoamnces
Gallery revs up for motorcyle show
Classic motorbikes roar into an art gallery for Whanganui's big event
Teen fatally struck by three cars 'significantly intoxicated'
17-year-old was walking in the middle of the lane when the first car hit him.
Pit bull called 'Kaos' attacks midwife on home visit
Midwife suffered puncture wounds and bruising in dog attack.
House severely damaged by fire five days out from Christmas
House fire at Whanganui East address.
Local Focus: Cutting it for cancer
A young girl cuts her hair for a cancer victim wig. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Big wet a brief relief from humid start to summer
Rain around the country will ease by the end of the day.
Teacher in under-age sex sting named
Whanganui teacher sentenced on sex charges is named.
Customs' new boat hits water for trials
Q-West completes new Customs boat, the latest in a long tradition.
MetService: 'Don't take fine weather for granted'
Temperatures are set to "yoyo" the week before Christmas, the MetService warns.
Whanganui homes open for summer tours
Ten city houses provide something for everyone in house tours.
Crash victim named as local woman
A woman died and two other people were hurt after the two-vehicle crash in Manawatu.
Foxton has a new fizz
Foxton opens NZ's newest wakeboard park. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Teacher caught in under-age sex sting
The teacher was caught in an undercover police operation this year.
School loses funding for social worker
Social worker important for the well-being of students, principal says.
Torture reports highlight violence in NZ prisons
Government watchdog disappointed conditions fail to improve in NZ prisons.
Thunderstorms brewing over North Island
A second round of thunderstorms are brewing after yesterday's downpours
100 mums donating breast milk for sick girl
A 'phenomenal' show of support follows calls for breast milk for a terminally-ill girl.
Torty the Tortoise: Is this New Zealand's oldest pet?
From Greece to New Zealand, Torty the Tortoise has had more than a century of adventures.
Why this Kiwi kindergarten is teaching kids outdoors
Taking the classroom back to Mother Nature. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Nature Play getting kids outside
Taking the classroom back to mother nature. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Up to 30% of crops lost to rain
Horowhenua farmers survive the wettest winter. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Patchy drizzle making way for fine days
This week will be nothing like last week's wild thunder storms
Shocking treatment: How we are failing our kids
Children in crisis were admitted 1300 times to adult mental health wards since 2012.
Car flips, man injured in police chase
A driver in a police chase travelled more than 20km before he crashed near Whanganui.