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Watch NZH Local Focus: Revamping the Whanganui Port

A Government funded feasibility study is looking at the future use of the Whanganui Port. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Crime rises as foot patrols cut by 10pc

Fewer police foot patrols have been done in Whanganui during the last year - but that's not why some crime figures are up, acting

Stock theft a reality across Whanganui district

It used to be the thing of the old Western movies where the rancher combating rustlers stealing his stock. But similar scenarios are

Escape the rat race for regions

Priced out of Auckland? A property expo this weekend aims to pitch affordable properties in the regions.

Meet the 'chicken master'

Ten-year-old Coby Chambers has a remarkable bond with his flock of chickens - 17 rescued battery hens and three chicks.

A win by 5 votes, Michael Laws gets seat

Former Whanganui mayor Michael Laws has won a seat Otago Regional Council by five votes.

'He's a fly-boy, a hero, a Kiwi legend'

John Funnell was the search-and-rescue pilot who has saved the lives of thousands of victims, clocking up a staggering 19,000 hours of flight time.

Which centre had the best voter turnout?

Whanganui has topped the poll in terms of voter involvement in this year's local body elections but at least one observer says councils

Charge against constable fails

A charge against a Whanganui constable of conspiring to pervert the course of justice was dismissed by Judge Crayton on Monday. The

Lambs' tails dumped on activist's property

An environmental and political activist who had 220 rotting lambs' tails dumped on his property believes he was specifically targeted.

Boy's stolen football prompts donations

The power of social media has come to the rescue of a Whanganui boy whose favourite ball was stolen. Back in August, six-year-old

Watch NZH Local Focus: Whanganui still NZ's heart of glass

Whanganui District Council opened New Zealand Glassworks to bring together professional glass artists and the community. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Watch NZH Local Focus: Whanganui still NZ’s heart of glass

Whanganui District Council opened New Zealand Glassworks to bring together professional glass artists and the community.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Fibre pays off for Whanganui

Software engineer Donald Gordon moved to Whanganui because of the local council's investment in fibre broadband. Now other councils are being urged to take lead in boosting regional economies. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Watch NZH Local Focus: Fibre pays off for Whanganui

Software engineer Donald Gordon moved to Whanganui because of the local council's investment in fibre broadband. Now other councils are being urged to take lead in boosting regional economies. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Be alert for sophisticated scams

A Whanganui resident has been subject to scam banking text messages.

Child stuck inside dryer rescued

Fire and ambulance staff were called to a laundromat in Gonville afternoon after a child became shut inside a dryer.

The cat who thinks he's a lamb

Steve the cat has gained quite a following and not just on the internet.