Rātana whānau begin selection process of eighth tumuaki
The mōrehu will follow a constitution written in 2002 to appoint the new leader.
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Bush Colts in top form at Pahiatua
Three wins from three games - the Bush Colts have had a good start to their season.
Scholar casts new light on Governor George Grey
Whanganui's Professor Danny Keenan is involved in an international project in London.
'Anzac veteran' supporting anti-mandate protesters never served
Vernon Ballance of Whanganui donned a replica uniform.
Border announcement a boost for pilot academy
Chief executive Gerard Glanville says the goal is to have 200 students by the end of 2024.
Police call for witnesses to Whanganui East assault
Witnesses to the attack said a group of people attacked one man who had a knife.
Person critically injured in disorder incident
Police said the CIB is investigating the incident.
Whanganui rugby: Plenty on the line in Marist derby
"It's always a good game against the Buffalos – it's what we call our State of Origin."
Rob Rattenbury: Pākehā need to be trusted with referendum on He Puapua
OPINION: We need a referendum on He Puapua, because progress depends on public support.
Taco Bell seeks consent to build Whanganui store
A decision has not yet been made on the resource consent application.
Whanganui River iwi hit back at Horizons councillor's claims
'There is global interest in Te Awa Tupua and what iwi are trying to achieve in Whanganui'
Bushy Park Tarapuruhi welcomes new feathered residents
The ancient species used to live there in the hundreds, and is only found in New Zealand.
Lawyer discharged from hospital after assault
Mark Bullock received serious injuries in the assault.
Person critically injured in tractor rollover
St John said an ambulance, rapid response vehicle and helicopter responded.
'We are absolutely broken': Reward offered for information on shot horse
The horse was shot on a rural property near Whanganui.
Loss of life is likely in flood-prone areas
In 2015 floodwaters forced 250 people to be evacuated from their homes
'Every week's a crisis': Eat or pay bills as cost of living cripples family budgets
"Food is one where it's making a terrible impact ... That's a basic."
Excitement at health locality pilot announcement: 'Now the hard work begins.'
Local health leaders welcome Whanganui being named as one of nine pilot networks.
Frustration building over $11m new bridge sitting idle
The new Mangaweka Bridge over the Rangitīkei River is scheduled to open in June.
Lowered restrictions bring huge influx in overseas travel bookings
Travel is never going to be the same as it used to be, a Whanganui agent says.
Museum Notebook: Superman vs the moa
He wasn't fighting Lex Luthor, Zod, or Brainiac; he was fighting a moa.
87yo woman makes appeal for her nude painting lost in a garage sale
Eunice Jeffers posed for the painting 63 years ago when she and her husband lived abroad.
What's it like hosting a cast of celebrities on a Fordell farm? Ask Spin and Joan Sutherland
Spin Sutherland's pavlova was a hit with the stars.
Police make arrest after drug raids
Police raided two Whanganui addresses on Tuesday looking for illegal drugs.
Māori wards included for Rangitīkei elections
Each ward represents a population of approximately 1400.
Rob Rattenbury: New Zealanders haven't had their freedom denied
OPINION: It seemed every unhappy soul in the country got together for a major whinge.
Te reo Māori degrees in demand in legal profession
Whanganui's Riana Te Ngahue says her double degree helped her personal growth
Whanganui: stink at meatworks came from helping hand
Affco says an odour problem was due to taking on extra rendering.
Returning inmate caught smuggling drugs into prison
The inmate was caught trying to smuggle the drugs into prison after compassionate leave.
'A hack into hauora': Music workshop aims to build connections at Rātana Pā
A free workshop to make and play traditional Māori musical instruments is on April 22.
The hidden history of NZ's Silent Army
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