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Local Focus: The pool party Stratford residents have been waiting for
Stratford residents celebrate the opening of Wai O Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre.
Prisoner claims it's hard to avoid trouble when surrounded by murderers and rapists
'I am trying, I am trying not to get into trouble.'
'Surely this is madness': Uproar at hui over water bottling consent
There was uproar at a community hui on a water bottling consent granted in Whanganui.
New research explores impact of Covid response on Māori
Research by Te Atawhai o Te Ao aims to improve future pandemic responses.
Rob Rattenbury: Morvin Simon dramatically shifted my horizons
A course in te ao Māori was a gamechanger for Rob Rattenbury.
Man in custody after AOS incident in Whanganui
Police, including the armed offenders squad, were called to Somme Pde on Sunday.
Free air missing in action at Whanganui petrol stations
There's been a spate of air hose thefts from local petrol stations lately.
Rugby: Comeback road win books Whanganui a semi spot
The visitors recovered after going down early to win 49-28 and book a Meads Cup semifinal.
One dead after pedestrian hit by car on SH3 in Turakina
Inquiries into circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Police investigating filmed assault in CBD
"We need to look out for each other and be kind."
Harding wants youth opportunities and tikanga Māori values represented on council
Mayoral hopeful DC Harding is also running for a district council seat.
Whanganui gains a Spanish sibling: Mar Menor given legal rights
The law codifies the lagoon's right "to exist as an ecosystem and to evolve naturally".
Port revitalisation commits to creating 300-plus jobs
The project has created just under 100 jobs since its inception.
From river market chai stall to established shop
"Once you get a cup of tea in front of someone, the kōrero just flows."
Mixed support for Māori wards from mayoral hopefuls
Just over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.
More than 1300 petition to keep school's Pasifika prefect role
An ex-student said it wasn't the first time the school had tried to discontinue the role.
Rio's rescue: Cat saved by cherry picker after 17 days stuck up tree
Massive team effort behind the rescue operation.
Local Focus: Peter Oskam on Candidate Camera
Meet Peter Oskam, standing for Whanganui District Council.
Whanganui on two wheels: Top tips for cycling holidays
The river city is a sitter to become a great New Zealand bike town.
Local Focus: Josh Chandulal-Mackay on Candidate Camera
Meet Josh Chandulal-Mackay, running for Whanganui District Council.
Rugby: Whanganui Development sweep games with Wairarapa Bush Development
In girls' rugby, Whanganui High School's 1st XV took a championship double.
Rugby: Epic match at Cooks between Meads Cup top contenders
Big match composure was the deciding factor for the winning side.
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori: Fifty years of learning the language
Potonga Neilson said when he was young there was no such thing as te reo on TV or radio.
Te Manu Atatū opens shared business space
The space is most suited to small business operators who don't want to work from home.
Former Queen's footman remembers 'beautiful lady' he served
'Liz' had no qualms about cleaning up dog pee in the palace
Young wahine Māori academic in race for Whanganui council
New candidate Aisha Beazley's priorities include housing and addressing homelessness
Whanganui Rugby: Whanganui go top with third straight win
Whanganui now sits at the summit of the Heartland Championship table.
Stephen Perofeta makes last-minute All Blacks debut
Whanganui back took to the field in the last 50 seconds of Saturday's loss to the Pumas.
Songs Without Jokes 'hugely refreshing'
Bret McKenzie takes a new approach in his first solo album.
Local Focus: Andrew Tripe on Candidate Camera
Meet Andrew Tripe, running for mayor of Whanganui.