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Second manslaughter charge against Taranaki police officers dismissed
Three police officers were charged over the death of a man at a Taranaki police station.
Building boom puts councils under pressure
Councils are struggling with resources and timeframes as consent applications flood in.
Rodney returns! Famous runaway cat finds next home after latest escapade
Rodney had been on the run since last October.
World War memorabilia and battle enactment planned in Pātea
Pātea is planning a military extravaganza to celebrate its RSA centennial.
'It's scary to see': New Plymouth locals on edge after positive Covid-19 visit
New Plymouth's MP said he was concerned about the news.
Happy times: Icecream at Castlecliff while watching tide roll in
Marilyn and Marty Vreede on surprise blessings and the Whanganui "rush minute".
Live: Auckland at level 3; rest of NZ at 2 - what you need to know
A sudden and dramatic change in NZ's alert levels after three positive cases.
Whanganui news in brief: American cars on show, 3-vehicle crash, rain welcome and more
The annual Americarna event which celebrates American vehicles is on in Hawera this month.
Nineteen medals over 31 years for keen Masters Games athlete
Don Trigger spent Waitangi weekend attending his 17th New Zealand Masters Games.
Wanganui Warriors ready to rumble
The superstock team anticipates a massive weekend of racing in Palmerston North.
Where to celebrate Waitangi Day
Waitangi Day gatherings to be held in Pātea and Taihape.
'An innings for the ages': Whanganui pull off miraculous win
The Whanganui rep team notched a win labelled "an innings for the ages" over the weekend.
Why Whanganui doesn't have a Māori ward
Council leaders across the region have reacted to the Māori ward announcement
Big musical line-up for Pātea's Paepae in the Park
But the usual Waitangi Day commemoration in Whanganui will not be held this year.
First-time competitor cleans up Taranaki Manawatu Young Farmer final
Jake Jarman also won the most points in all four contest strainers.
Police confirm 55yo father and 15yo son killed in Hāwera double homicide
Police found Stephen Frost and his son Regan Frost-Lawn dead on Monday morning.
Hāwera double homicide: Neighbour heard arguing in days before deaths
Police were called to the property where two bodies were found at about 2.30am on Monday.
Double homicide: Two people found dead in Taranaki
A homicide investigation is underway in Taranaki after the deaths of two people.
Big read: Is this Whanganui's biggest summer yet?
There's a "huge event" in Whanganui every week.
Summer Programme: Step back in time with a look at our history
Get out and about with the Whanganui Summer Programme.
Whenuakura Marae upgrade to create safer SH3 connection
Whenuakura Marae adds carparking and makes highway access safer in upgrade.
Whanganui puts on dream wedding for happy couple
Whanganui puts on dream wedding for happy couple.
Who took home The Charlie?
Oceanview Speedway's feature event celebrated stockcar legend "Big Bad" Charlie Berntsen.
What are Whanganui locals' hopes and aspirations for 2021?
Remaining Covid-19 free is a top priority for the next 12 months.
Two out of three for Lewis' local Labour offices
Whanganui's MP hopes to have a "full team on board" at the start of March.
Minor crashes on Christmas Eve, Christmas morning
No serious injuries were reported following two crashes in the region.
Womad pulls pin on planned 2021 festival in March
New Plymouth-based music and arts festival will be back in 2022, say organisers.
Person seriously injured in morning crash
The person was extracted from the vehicle and taken to Taranaki Base Hospital.
Hāwera debates the future of its schools
The Hāwera community is asked for feedback about the future of the town's schools.
Christmas holidays: Record numbers expected for North Island holiday parks
"Because there's nowhere to go, we will get our usual Kiwis and we will get some extras."
It's you, Aotearoa: Whānau of 5 Million are Our Heroes Award 2020 winners
We all played our part to stop the spread of Covid-19. These are our stories.
Local Focus: Valuable ventifacts protected
Ventifacts unlock mysteries of past and future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Courier service delivers both mail and injured birds
The Aramex team in Whanganui has been couriering injured birds for the last eight years.