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Iwi-council partnership ‘nothing to be feared’
'We are not rushing this through by stealth and we are not trying to hide anything.'
‘Massive’ vegetation fire breaks out near Whanganui
Fire and Emergency said seven tankers and one helicopter are responding.
Former minister Russell Marshall dies aged 88
Russell Marshall was Whanganui MP from 1972 to 1990.
‘You are not alone’: Teenage troubles on the rise; support agency works with record numbers
SUPP helped a record number of teens with substance and mental health issues.
Watch: Beggar with alleged scam ‘I’m pregnant’ back story is confronted in carpark
A beggar who allegedly scammed locals across the North Island has been roughed up.
‘Tea and a chat’: Residents invited to post-Treaty settlement sessions
Feedback is being collected to aid decisions at the February 13 council meeting.
Celebration of pilot Denis Hartley’s life later this month
Pilot was a significant force behind the Eastland rescue helicopter.
Body found, believed to be missing Tauranga man
Jarrad Ormsby was last seen in Hamilton on December 19.
Delays for check-up colonoscopies ‘putting people’s lives at risk'
'You can never catch up because the demand is so high.'
Long-standing Whanganui organisation revived and thriving
Friends of the Whanganui River's financial position is on the up after some lean years.
One dead after truck hits pedestrian in Whanganui
Emergency services went to SH3, near Blueskin Rd in Westmere, about 10.15am today.
'I want to know he’s okay': Sister of man missing three weeks speaks out
His sister said the last contact was Jarrad calling their father on December 18.
Central North Island iwi elect first post-settlement board
Te Korowai o Wainuiārua trustees will manage $28.5m in Treaty settlement assets.
Police name child, adult killed in SH1 crash
A 2-year-old and 38-year-old from Auckland died in a crash at Mangaweka.
Clone wars: The new age of online scamming
'There are a million and one different tricks compared to where we were a few years ago.'
Opinion: Lessons from Aunty Tari on courage and community change
Her legacy of inclusivity and courage continues to inspire future generations across Aotearoa.
'Armoured MMA': Hand-to-hand combat in suburban Whanganui
'The moment you go in there mad, you’re going to get eaten up.'
‘Go out there and do the mahi’: Che Wilson on aunt Dame Tariana Turia’s legacy
Dame Tariana Turia's legacy honoured; whānau urged to 'do the mahi' against Treaty bill.
'Absolute disgrace': Shane Jones blasts marae tikanga at Dame Tariana Turia’s tangi
The NZ First deputy leader said it was 'disgraceful’.
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Watch: Politicians arrive as Dame Tariana Turia remembered at Whangaehu Marae
Ngai Tahu, Ngati Kahungunu join mourning for Māori Party co-leader.
Opinion: Why Tariana Turia should be immortalised for her mahi
Minister reflects on nearly joining Te Pāti Māori, praises Dame Tariana Turia’s leadership.
Tangi begins and tributes flow after death of Dame Tariana Turia
Turia served as a minister under both Labour and National governments.
Te Pāti Māori co-founder Dame Tariana Turia dies after suffering stroke
Turia first entered Parliament in 1996 and left politics in 2014.
Two dead, multiple injuries in serious crash on SH1 at Mangaweka
Motorists are advised to avoid the area or delay travel.
Horizons formally opposes Treaty Principles Bill
Horizons Regional Council votes to oppose the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.
Weather warnings for North Island as Interislander cancels crossings
A deep low-pressure system is directing southerly gales and powerful swells.
New Whanganui Journey shelters merge culture and functionality
Three new shelters have been constructed along the Whanganui Journey Great Walk.
Three top new residences which won 2024 architecture awards
Outstanding designs displayed in Whanganui, Ōtautahi and Wānaka residential buildings.
Christmas Day at Whanganui Prison; prisoners to prepare Xmas meals
Corrections provides 'basic and nutritious meals' for prisoners on Christmas Day.
‘Huge task ahead’ for Ngāti Hāua trustees
One new and three returning trustees have been elected for the Treaty settlement entity.
Cancer survivor, 79, completes 1700km hike for charity
Duncan Smith, 79, completes 1700km hike of North Island for charity
River safety plan pushes 'behaviour change'
'It's not about bylaws, it's about educating people.'
Steve Braunias: Well-known painter Mark Braunias dies
Steve Braunias reports on his brother's death