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The clinic was unable to meet all the demand for its services.
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Sculptures to tell iwi history on Forgotten World Highway
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Boaties pledge to stop seabed miners
There's a call for direct action against would-be miners off the South Taranaki coast.
Whanganui, Taranaki diplomat appointed High Commissioner to Malaysia
Career diplomat Michael Walsh joined MFAT in 1993.
Chief medical officer jobs under review
Four small health regions could lose medical officer roles.
Fears mill closures could create ‘ghost towns’
Raetihi residents say the negative flow-on effect is already being felt.
Lake Alice psychologist still provides services for ACC
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'Quite frankly, insulting': Backlash over seabed mining being fast-tracked by Govt
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Whanganui prisoner left with severe burns after attack
The victim was taken to the burns unit at Hutt Hospital, where he underwent skin grafting.
'A strain on everyone': More people seeking pharmacists' advice on medical conditions
“Pharmacists are really seeing a lot more serious health concerns."
'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-to
Shane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics
The Adkins diet: Sheep and beef couple growing pumpkin seeds
Clare and Grant Adkins grow premium pumpkin seeds on their Whanganui sheep and beef farm.
Kiwi tradie makes chilling Google search before suspected suicide overseas
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'Hospital pass': Councils to pay for set up of new water entity
'If you’re going to instigate change then you really ought to be prepared to fund it.'
'One of the kindest, softest people': Family mourns victim of Manawatū crash
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Armed Offenders Squad called to Pātea property
Police were called to the property early this morning.
Clam warning: 'If it gets here, it's too late'
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Ruapehu mayor: Chateau Tongariro issues not insurmountable
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How scientists aim to model volcanic ashfall from the next major NZ eruption
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'Lightning all around us': Thunderstorms sweep North Island causing power outages
From 12pm to 3pm, there had been about 6800 lightning strikes over the North Island.
‘Incredible opportunity’ to improve region’s Māori health
'This is a critical step in our journey.'
GPs say specialist shortages at Whanganui Hospital adding to strain
"These shortages are having a tangible impact on patient care."
'I will always love you:' Inmate's final words to girlfriend before prison death
Dolphy Kohu was facing charges of attempted murder of two police officers.
SPCA rehomes large number of rats from Whanganui home
Some rats travelled via ferry to Christchurch in a custom-built, air-conditioned vehicle.
Book secures radical artist's 'rightful place' in history
Whanganui artist Edith Collier's legacy is being recognised with the release of a book.
Non-acute patients choose urgent service as GPs juggle wait times
'People will fall through the gaps and end up being sicker.'
NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
Hundreds lose jobs as Ruapehu mills close
'As tough as this news is, our people need certainty to get on with their lives.'
Construction sector suspected suicides: 80 died last year, highest on record
Data from Coronial Services dating back to 2007 shows record 2023 suicide numbers.