'A massive problem': Conference addressing the hidden cost of violence
“I really think that people don’t want to confront it.”
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Future of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts uncertain as buyer backs out
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says the decision is frustrating for local businesses.
Whanganui teams stay afloat in cricket's Coastal Challenge
United smashed Paraparaumu and moved to second spot on the table.
‘New voices unearthed’ in South Taranaki
A new collection of more than 100 poems pays homage to South Taranaki towns.
Letters: More buses supported
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Govt scheme just the ticket for Hunterville vet
'I just fell in love with the clinic here.'
Cyclone response slows Horizons port work but project still afloat
Two major projects are set to kick off before the end of 2026.
The Whanganui hospital and the fight against polio
Even Olympic gold medallist and American track star Jesse Owens visited.
No records broken but January hotter than normal
Region hasn't had much relief from the heat at night-time either.
'Freak accident': Cause of large scrub fire revealed
The wind and the dry grass meant the fire moved rapidly up the steep hill.
Te Puna Hapori project timeline revealed
“It shouldn’t be a place that people are afraid to go."
SH3 median barrier project set to begin
Between 2019 and 2023, there were 159 crashes on SH3 between the centres.
How many district councillors does Whanganui need?
'Council representation should be fair and effective for all Whanganui residents.'
Experts warn trampers to be prepared on Tongariro Alpine Crossing
'It’s things like walking the track in jandals.'
Swimmers plucked from Kai Iwi Beach by rescue boat
“The information we had to go on was someone had entered the water and not come out.”
'A challenging process': Big regional rates increase on cards
An audit process needs to take place before the public can have its say.
The Kiwi 'Grand Hotel' confident of turning it around after one-star reviews
Owner Sunil Kumar is confident the business will get back on track.
ANZ misses watchdog's scam warning after email caught in spam filter
Consumer NZ says ANZ's spam filter systems seem more effective than those detecting fraud.
'The smell of an oily rag': Possible funding boost for 'icon' park
“Regulation and rules alone will not and cannot halt the decline".
Million dollar public transport funding boost on cards
There could be more "Tide-like" services in Whanganui.
'It sounded like a car crash': Second Halswell St oak crashes into property
It's the second tree to fall on property in the same street in the same week.
New bus shelter hits speed bump
"Residents will use public transport if it is designed around their wants and needs".
Rob Rattenbury: We want the best treaty outcomes
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Punters flocking to Whanganui East Pool
The pool's end-of-season date is yet to be announced.
Workers in hard hats and safety vests perfect subjects for Whanganui artist
Portraits prove a hit with work crews.
Where our rescue helicopter went in 2023
Dannevirke and Levin were the helicopter's most-visited locations in 2023.
'Out of control': Numbers waiting too long for specialist appointments reach 60,000
The number of people waiting too long for surgery and treatment is also growing.
January consumer spending up, hospitality spending drops
Data from Worldline shows a slight lift in consumer spending in January.