Teen driver critical after hitting power pole
Crash a "sobering reminder" of the consequences of not buckling up, police say.
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Population boost in Whanganui and Horizons region districts means economic opportunities.
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Whanganui candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Whanganui candidates on port development
Whanganui candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whanganui: Rapid transit
Darragh Walshe and family traverse the historic and beautiful Whanganui River.
Two hurt, hospitalised after dairy robbery
The man and the woman were left with non-life threatening head injuries.
Crowded Auckland: 'No quality of life'
The move from Auckland to the smaller town of Whanganui has come with no regrets.
Auckland's red hot market spreading to other regions
As the Auckland market cools, would-be buyers look elsewhere.
Man fires nail gun into skull, survives
A man who accidentally shot a 90mm nail into his head was "extremely lucky" to survive.
Govt pays $44m to clean up 100 NZ rivers
A day ahead of Labour's freshwater announcement, National has made its own.
Jail for conman who tricked women out of thousands
'Lothario' William Harding has been sentenced to 3 years imprisonment
Man dead after crash in Whanganui
It appears no one else was injured in the crash, which happened about 2.30am, police say.
Fatal crash for learner driver with cannabis
Inexperience may have led to crash which killed two siblings near National Park.
Pastor celebrates healthy kai cookbook
Whanganui Maori pastor has published a book on how to grow and cook healthy food.
Tuna talkfest focuses on eel health
Stakeholders talk about the wellbeing of eels (tuna) and other freshwater species.
Four days without power and more bad weather on way
Taihape residents face fourth day without power, rain and wind to batter country again.
Maori history: part of core curriculum?
Education sector groups plan a campaign to make Māori history part of the core curriculum.
Gale, squalls and heavy rain on the way
Northlanders are set to be battered by gale force westerly winds today.
Police seek historic sex allegations info
Whanganui police want to hear from anyone who lived in Bedford St between 1960 and 1990.
Man denies three violence charges
Brendon Andrew Warner has been sent for jury trial after Whanganui court appearance.
Whanganui whiz launches game apps
UCOL design student says his gaming apps 'give possibilities and hope'.
NZ set for wet, cold Sunday
Showers will keep most of the country wet today, with snow expected in Canterbury.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Code Purple
Firefighters fighting heart attacks too. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Parents horrified after feeding kids dog treats
Notices go up at preschools and kindies after kids dine out on Scooby Doo dog snacks.
Counting Crime: Burglaries in New Zealand
Where and when do burglars strike most often in New Zealand? The Herald reveals all.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Labour promises $3 million for Whanganui port infrastructure
Whanganui is a key battleground. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Labour promises $3 million for Whanganui port infrastructure
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Life-saving firefighters treated for stress
A remodelled support system for firefighters follows a rise in calls to medical events.
Watch NZH Local Focus: School makes food for local supermarket
It is a real life lesson in sales. Made with funding from NZ On Air.