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Fatal leap: Man drowns after slipping in gumboots while rock fishing
A coroner has highlighted the dangers of rock fishing after Cameron Zimmerman's death.
Why a human rights researcher never gave up on Lake Alice victims
Victor Boyd was recognised at the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.
‘Proud and stoked’: Prisoners transform old mattresses into dog beds for SPCA
'They are really proud and stoked.'
Whanganui Corrections staff member critically injured in assault
'This sort of violence against our staff is unacceptable.'
On The Up: Air Chathams and Air NZ in partnership talks
'Smaller operators play a critical role and do an excellent job.'
‘Once in a generation’ teen gets White Sox call-up
'Her raw talent across all aspects of the game is truly exciting.'
Concept for new $20m regional park in Hawke's Bay revealed after 'challenges'
The park would be developed on Lagoon Farm, under an airport flight path.
Car crashes into power pole in Bulls, one seriously injured
Police said the road was closed until about 9pm.
On The Up: He sold pine cones at 7 - now entrepreneur eyes $1b turnover
Sam Bridgewater co-founded The Pure Food Co.
On The Up: Airline survived Covid and a recession - now for the future
'We would be lost without them in Whanganui.'
‘I hope to inspire other rangatahi’: Turning adversity into a new business
'I’m just trying to help as many people as I can, that’s my passion.'
‘Intimidated, threatened’: Rogue arborists cause alarm
Police advise residents being targeted to 'close the door and not engage with the person'.
‘Borderline inappropriate’: The Whanganui comedian breaking barriers
'I was always the class clown, the funny guy, even through my gang life.'
Police investigate suspicious car fire near airport
Police said the car fire occurred 'northwest of the airport'.
On The Up: NZME launches editorial campaign to share stories of Kiwi success
Why NZME is launching this campaign – and how you can help us.
Police took man to hospital but didn’t warn he was a suicide risk – within hours he was dead
Man had left the hospital and taxied to the airport when police were called to assist.
South Taranaki kura community rallies after 11 students injured in van crash
Three students remained in hospital on Thursday afternoon but all are expected to recover.
Jet boat crash: Support floods in for severely injured woman
'Pam gives so much to the community so we wanted to give back to her.'
Ngāti Hāua sets sights on self-determination and change
The lead iwi negotiator says jobs, housing and health improvements are priorities.
Police seek driver who fled after cattle truck crash
No injuries to humans or cattle were reported.
Tarzan smashes out ‘pretty gnarly’ Whanganui River adventure
Brenden Hawkins has raised $4600 for mental health and is keen for more challenges.
Crown apologises for bringing ‘death and division’ to Ngāti Hāua
The settlement includes $20.4m in financial redress and the return of 64 sites.
‘Critical condition’: Pedestrian injured in crash
The crash happened late on Sunday night at the intersection of SH3 and Hewitts Rd.
‘No fluke’: Proposed rates rise far below forecast
It has taken 'a lot of hard work' to get there.
How family violence in Whanganui compares to seven years ago
'I think victims and survivors are reporting more these days.'
‘Could have been different’: Quick response saves school library from fire
The fire was caused by an air ventilation fan.