Oil burner candle blamed for Keith St fire
Fire investigators say a Keith St house fire was caused by an oil burner candle.
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Temporary Whanganui homes for telco companies
Spark and Vodafone have set up temporary service centres in Whanganui.
Teacher caught in under-age sex sting
The teacher was caught in an undercover police operation this year.
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Tis the season ... for burglaries
Whanganui police have advice for residents to protect property from burglars.
Driver contacts victim after crash
Woman who causes collision seeks face-to-face chat with victim.
Censure and fine for surgeon guilty of misconduct
Dr Peter Liston says sorry for patient's 'long, hard journey'.
School loses funding for social worker
Social worker important for the well-being of students, principal says.
Thunderstorms brewing over North Island
A second round of thunderstorms are brewing after yesterday's downpours
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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.
Armed robbers target busy dairy in broad daylight
A Heads Rd dairy was the latest target in a string of aggravated robberies in Whanganui.
Shocking treatment: How we are failing our kids
Children in crisis were admitted 1300 times to adult mental health wards since 2012.
Whanganui schools no longer in lockdown
Whanganui schools were in lockdown after man wearing a balaclava seen carrying a gun.
Car flips, man injured in police chase
A driver in a police chase travelled more than 20km before he crashed near Whanganui.
Thomas makes for a memorable 21st
Matthew Smith, who is autistic, celebrated his 21st birthday with a special trip
Sentencing delay for ex Whanganui doctor
Sentencing of fake doctor delayed due to late defence submissions.
Horses injured by overnight trespassers
The horses may not be able to be ridden again after the incident.
Local Focus: From Raglan to Whanganui
Walking 400km against seabed mining. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: From Raglan to Whanganui
Walking 400km against seabed mining. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Jacinda Ardern as Mona Lisa takes first prize
The new PM's eyes follow National MPs - including Ian McKelvie - wherever they go.
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Master's thesis explores drug that brings us one step closer to eradicating HIV.
First annual commemoration of NZ Wars
Martin Johnston looks at the first commemoration of the NZ Wars.
Stolen bike: 'I'm sorry - I was drunk'
Tandem bike stolen from blind Whanganui teenager has been returned.
Man denies stealing Audi found in garage
Man denies having anything to do with stolen Audi that turned up at his house.
Black Power associate back behind bars
24-year-old woman appears before court with eight pages of criminal history.
Two year battle for insurance after flood
Little progress has been made in the last year on Mark Goodier's flood claim
Teen driver critical after hitting power pole
Crash a "sobering reminder" of the consequences of not buckling up, police say.
Population boom opens up economic opportunities
Population boost in Whanganui and Horizons region districts means economic opportunities.
Local Focus: Whanganui candidates - something people don't know about you
Whanganui candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.