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Local Focus: Te Pūwaha bonus for surfers
Tanae Bank reinstatement will improve the surf report. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Trial of man accused of murdering Jasmine Wilson postponed
The trial in the High Court at Wellington has been halted.
Local Focus: Jazz for peace
Unesco International Jazz Day known only in Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whanganui man named as fatal crash victim
Police name victim of fatal crash near Dannevirke as 24-year-old Whanganui man.
Rob Rattenbury: A reckoning is coming over the history of New Zealand
COMMENT: Many will feel ashamed about what they learn, writes Rob Rattenbury.
Person hospitalised after Gonville crash
One other person was taken to hospital by police.
How the Whanganui Basin reveals region's geological history
Whanganui geology attracts students, fossil hunters. Dr Hamish Campbell explains why.
'Being so far away is the hardest part': Resident fears for families in Covid-ravaged India
India's total reported Covid-19 cases have now surpassed 18 million.
Central Whanganui streets to become 19th century film set
Road closures have been approved to allow for filming in downtown Whanganui.
Māori 'ready' for seats on council
Ruapehu woman Fiona Kahukura Chase urges Horizons to set up Māori wards.
103-year-old time capsule reveals its mysteries
Glass vessel containing the capsule was broken, but contents were in perfect condition.
Local Focus: RSA poppy appeal continues into May
Longer poppy appeal after last year's online success. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
How Elton John's postponed NZ shows launched a tribute act
"I did meet Elton once ...but I never imagined I would be doing what I'm doing now."
'Chilling detail' of abuse in diary, murder trial hears
The mother-of-two died after she was dropped at hospital badly beaten and dehydrated.
Case to be made to Govt for pilot students
Visas for overseas pilot students could be a lifesaver for Whanganui's flight school.
Personal pronoun badge project for medical school
University of Auckland student Josh McCormack has been blown away by the response.
'It sucks': Dialysis patients devastated after closure of Auckland renal unit
Patients who spend 12 hours a week hooked up to a life-saving machine upset at closure.
Anzac ceremony commemorates Māori service personnel
The service at Pākaitore is one of the oldest Māori services in the country.
'Signposts to adulthood': Military academy's success story
"It is great to look back on how many students have gone from strength to strength."
The sculpture that went missing for 18 years
The work was mysteriously put into storage 18 years ago, and now it's back in its place.
Deadlock over allowing Indian flight school students into Whanganui
MPs consulted over government exemption needed to let in Indian students
What the Government's health shake-up could mean for Whanganui
Mixed views from MPs to major health overhaul
Local Focus: Braeburn House fate to be sealed with tenders
Speculation mounts as to who will be new the owners. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whanganui cat attack was 'confronting', says SPCA manager
The man in charge of the SPCA's 77 inspectors says animal abuse is a regular occurrence.
Motorist dead after SH4 Raetihi crash
Car hits power pole on southern edge of Raetihi, leaving one dead.
Man suffers burns in Whanganui shed fire
Explosions were also heard as gas tanks exploded.
Truckie laid off after lockdown wins nearly $14k in compo, lost wages
Construction firm failed to follow the proper redundancy process, ERA finds.
Horizons consulting on Māori wards
Horizons Regional Council are seeking submissions on whether to establish a Māori ward.
'Warm and generous' welcome for new district court judge
Ian Carter is Whanganui's new District Court Judge, succeeding Judge Philip Crayton.
Local Focus: Vanished artwork to return
"Cone Piece" to be re-hung in War Memorial Centre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: What's in a zine?
Underground publishing popular with library and buyers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Big read: What's bringing international film productions to Whanganui?
Lights camera action: Whanganui attracting large Hollywood productions. What's driving it?