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Shelford to bring up 100 games for the Nua
Only eight other players have achieved the feat in 129 years of Horowhenua-Kāpiti rugby.
As he awaited historic sex abuse trial, ex-teacher also secretly faced more recent charges
Leonard Cave, 75, is now serving an 8-year prison term for historic sex abuse.
Man to appear in court on Whanganui crash charges
The man is scheduled to appear in court on September 13.
Whanganui incident prompts Māori leaders' call on health system
Te Kōhao Health tumuaki Lady Tureiti Moxon said this was not an unusual case.
Tactical talks mobilise tight field for Māori seats
The race is on to win Māori seats in South Taranaki and other parts of Taranaki region.
Local Focus: Michael Law on Candidate Camera
Meet Michael Law who is running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: DC Harding on Candidate Camera
Meet DC Harding, who is running for Whanganui District Council - and mayor.
Local Focus: James Barron on Candidate Camera
Meet James Barron, who is running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Helen Craig on Candidate Camera
Helen Craig is running again for Whanganui District Council.
Police link Tuesday crash to crime spree
Police believe the man stole two cars and committed a burglary on Tuesday afternoon.
Police swarm on anti-social road users
The operation in Whanganui on Saturday night involved multiple agencies.
'It really did lift my heart': Minister moved by Māori mental health efforts
The Minister said the stories he heard were powerful.
Move to oust Shaw as leader "disappointing"
Currently, no other MPs have elected to run against Shaw for the position of co-leader.
Rangitīkei MP Ian McKelvie retiring on '12-not-out'
"One of my major objectives was to bring the place closer together and see what happens."
Te Rohe o Whanganui Māori artists come together for Puanga show
Huritau showcases the work of 17 Māori artists.
Ten puppies abandoned on SH4 near Whanganui
SPCA staff said people should hand in unwanted puppies instead of dumping them.
Tenancy spat: Senior constable asked to move out of his police-owned home
The constable had lived in the house since 2009. Police wanted it for a new officer.
School holidays to start with snow, rain and wind across NZ
Severe weather watches and warnings and Harbour Bridge speed limits reduced.
Snowy start to school holidays expected
Between 15cm and 25cm of snow is expected on State Highway 73's Arthur's Pass.
UCOL's transition to Te Pūkenga 'going well'
A new operating model for Te Pūkenga is expected to be finalised in September.
The Whanganui teenager shining a light on dyslexia
Elliot Jones is 'a young man on a mission'.
Whanganui secures major event for Cooks Gardens
Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall said Whanganui hosting the games was exceptional
Whanganui Olympian led 'a life of adventure'
"You couldn't ask for a more lively guy to have as your mate, that's for sure."
Police investigating Harrison St death
Police and St John responded to the incident on Monday morning.
Māori art given interactivity in piece
One of the creators of the piece hoped it would be the first of many for the area.
Children's mental health: Services at 'crisis point' as demand surges and staff depart
Mental health providers are struggling to cope with growing need in the wake of Covid-19.
Major new exhibition partners with tribal river entity
He Awa Ora – Living River opens on Monday, June 27.
Rēwena bread rises to world stage
Whanganui's George Jackson uses his Nan's camp oven to bake the traditional bread.
Opinion | Labour looks soft on gangs, dithering on law and order
OPINION: There's a lot going on for Labour heading into an election year next year.
Live: 16 deaths, 4869 new cases; border worker testing to be dropped
Some families are being infected with Covid-19 for the third time.
'Glass just flew everywhere': Car crashes through restaurant
An eyewitness said he saw the car mount the kerb, hit a pole and the building.