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Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Comfort in the way we handle death as Māori
'I have found comfort in the way we handle death as Māori'.
Crate Day: Hospital warns of binge-drinking dangers
This Saturday marks Crate Day, but not everyone is looking forward to it.
GO NZ: Why you should visit Whanganui for a weekend getaway
It's a great time to visit this often-overlooked city, for food, art, festivals and more.
Local Focus: Showtime for the Nutcracker at the Opera House this weekend
Students perform the Nutcracker 'directors cut'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The most unusual place to go for leaks and asparagus
"We sell a lot of asparagus", radiator mechanic says. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ministry searching for owners of archaeological artefacts
The owners of a stone used as a cutting tool and another, likely a grindstone, are sought.
Local Focus: Fears world's worst noxious plant could take over
The weed that poses a huge threat to dairy cows. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kayaker seriously injured after jetboat collision
A kayaker is seriously injured after a collision with a DoC jetboat.
Local Focus: Calling all Masters, young and old, male and female
Masters Games bigger than previous years. Made with funding from New Zealand on Air.
Man dies after Waverley crash, police release name
The man died overnight Monday after the crash early that morning.
Local Focus: Recycling cardboard and plastic 3, 4, 6 and 7 becoming a problem
China's decision "one of the best things to happen". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Closure date confirmed: What next for Mars staff?
The hunt is continuing to find new jobs for the cat food producer's 140 staff.
Local Focus: Better late than never for Art in the Garden
An important event for Whanganui potters. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Best of 2020: Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Good people smoke cannabis
Taking a punitive approach to cannabis does not work, writes Leigh-Marama McLachlan.
Iwi, Māori Party condemn intervention in seabed mining case
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says consent for TTR would result in "environmental vandalism".
Local Focus: Bubble Kōrero a success
Conversations aplenty at lockdown exhibition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'I closed my eyes': Bus driver tells of dramatic moment he had to crash as brakes failed
Hannah Francis, 11, died in the crash near Ohakune.
Local Focus: New travel agency opens amid global pandemic
Opportunity knocks as travel agency shuts down. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hamilton and Whanganui tie for most beautiful city
The judges couldn't decide - so they split the category to a large and a small award.
Local Focus: Whanganui's rich heritage comes at a price
But why are there so many? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Leigh-Marama McLachlan: The major issues our newly elected MPs need to deliver on
Comment: The pressure is on for Labour to deliver real change over the next term.
One dead in crash near Whanganui
One person has died following a crash between a truck and a car.
Local Focus: Rare opportunity to visit Bricksticks
Converted brickworks turns gallery for Labour Weekend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Former National MP: 'Nats couldn't run a morning tea'
Chester Borrows shares his thoughts on National's election loss and the local electorate.
New carpark, pool, playground for Whanganui Intermediate
The school has multiple property improvement projects on the go.
Election 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPs
Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.
High-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seats
Up to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.
Do criminals freely decide to commit offences?
The courts acknowledge not everyone has free will when it comes to offending.
Local Focus: Lively debate is good for the elderly
Plenty of power in Grey Power. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Too many in prison?
Candidates agree justice system needs work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Police move to seize $10m and 15 properties from meth trafficker
The move comes after 4-year probe into assets of Singaporean man arrested in Gisborne.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?