Massey marine scientists facing axe: 'We feel betrayed'
Massey marine scientists facing the axe under a shake-up feel 'betrayed' by university.
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'Not how a university behaves': Science staff shocked at up to 50 job cuts
Massey researchers set to challenge shake-up that could see dozens of jobs lost.
400 students face upheaval: Massey set to axe science at Albany
More than 400 students may have to move to Palmerston North, or change universities.
Man dies after doctors 'failed to do basics'
"They failed to do the basics, such as reviewing [his] previous medical notes," HDC finds.
'A kick in the gut': Cafe flooded with bad reviews after 'nappy ban'
The owner says the bad reviews damaged his business — but he won't change his policy.
Rental home with 25 holes in walls, fire damage and windows smashed
A tenant in Foxton will have to pay $6,000 in damages to a rental home.
'Just give it back': Widower's bone carving stolen from wife's grave
A woman is urging the person who stole a carving from her mum's grave to give it back.
Toxic foam: Defence Force's $125k PR contractor spend
Land and water surrounding Defence Force bases have been contaminated by toxic foam.
Athletics takes a look back to look forward - and it's looking good
Whanganui athletes had an outstanding season with the second half yet to come.
'Heartless' attack on cat shocks owners
"What makes that person think it's okay to shoot an animal, a helpless domestic cat?"
Youth group leader's impossible call – her own survival or the 10yo she was saving
Woman trying to save drowning boy forced to make one of the hardest decisions of her life.
Best of 2019: Whanganui woman graduates with Master of Nursing while raising five children and working fulltime
Amy Hina graduated with a Master of Nursing while raising five kids and working full time.
Summer hack: How to beat the heat with this simple fan trick
It's all about where you position your fan - to make your own wind tunnel.
Speedway invasion
Twenty-six drivers and cars will battle it out for top honours in an action-packed frenzy.
Captain Jess Watkin keep Hinds hopes alive
Hinds win one, lose one, Stags lose two, although one narrowly by two runs.
Stories of the decade: Change was in the air
Air New Zealand announced it couldn't continue providing a Whanganui-Auckland service.
Cemetery Circuit hometown heroes
Whanganui has proven a breeding ground for talented motorcycle racers over many years.
Teens run over cat then pull fingers at its distraught owner
A carload of teens hit and killed a cat, cheered then pulled fingers at its sad owners.
Street racing at its best
Virtually nothing separates the top riders in each class on the Whanganui programme.
Local Focus: Te Āpiti welcomes drivers to Ashhurst
Art design and native planting greet visitors. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Letters: Thoughts on Majestic Square
Relocate the Peter Snell statue to Majestic Square. It's too far from the madding crowd.
Lundy's final appeal to overturn murder conviction declined
Mark Lundy took his final shot at appealing to the Supreme Court in August.
Ho ho no: Grinchy thieves pinch family's Christmas presents
Two teenagers arrested, but the Christmas presents are yet to be found.
Teen charged with murder of 90-year-old in Levin
Murder-accused teens have their cases moved from Youth Court to High Court.
Renter who took curtains, door-stop, smoke alarm ordered to pay $2250
A Palmerston North renter who took curtains and other items has been ordered to pay $2,250
Local Focus: Student rents and commute times make UCOL attractive
"A myriad of options" UCOL claims. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Suzuki Series: Table set for Whanganui after tight round at Manfeild.
Richard Cooper and Damon Rees battle in Formula 1, Richie Dibben climbing in Formula 2.
Sheepish? Tied up stag-party victim in nurse dress rescued
"Bring the scissors from the cell block, he's covered in tape": police officer.
Suzuki Series roars into life in Taupo
It is ultimate skill vs ultimate track experience in the next two rounds.
Lower North Island trains services 'packed like sardines'
MPs, ministers and mayors have received a tin of sardines in the mail to make the point.
'Opportunistic' thieves steal fire brigade's equipment during emergency call
Thieves saw the opportunity to steal some equipment while the crew responded to a call.
Watch: Palmerston North school's spine-tingling haka for Year 13s
Incredible haka performed by Palmerston North Boys' High School has been highly praised.
Local Focus: Because Methven - why comedy is coming to the provinces
Playing the regions to rehearse their Netflix special. Made with funding from NZ on Air.