Whanganui
Waiouru toilets take 'best loo' throne
A public toilet in Waiouru has been recognised as the best of its kind in the country.
Piri Sciascia: performing arts, language and Te Māori
Kim Hill talks to Professor Piri Sciascia, ONZM, retired recently as Deputy Vice Chancellor Maori at Victoria University of Wellington. He was one of four recipients of Nga Tohu a Ta Kingi Ihaka at… Audio
AFFCO fined $15k and accused of 'union busting'
Meat processor AFFCO is being accused of American-style union busting after it was fined $15,000 by the Employment Relations Authority.
Salina Fisher expands her cultural repertoire with Tōrino
Salina Fisher expands her cultural repertoire with Tōrino Video, Audio
Failed Whanganui wasterwater plant 'radical and flawed' - report
A failed wastewater treatment plant in Whanganui that plagued the town with a foul stench has been harshly criticised in an independent report.
Local Body Elections - Why So Boring?
Ash Holwell, a candidate in the upcoming Whangarei District Council election, Laura O'Connell Rapira, campaign director of ActionStation, and Auckland Council's elections planning manager Glyn Walters… Audio
Boy writes note appealing for help to find his red ball
A note written by six-year-old Te Kahu Hall about his stolen red ball has gained wide attention after police shared it on social media. Video, Audio
Air Chathams expands into Whanganui
The arrival of Air Chathams in Whanganui has saved the city's airport from potential closure and will keep open a vital link to the outside world, according to its mayor.
Boost for Whanganui from Air Chathams service - mayor
Air Chathams' commitment to Whanganui has saved its airport from potential closure, mayor Annette Main says.
Colin Cox_ Pioneer Deer Farmer Part 6
Colin Cox was involved in the very beginnings of deer farming in New Zealand and with the development of possum fibre for use in clothing. He's written a memoir which Country Life has turned into a… Audio
Colin Cox_ Pioneer Deer Farmer Part 6
Colin Cox was involved in the very beginnings of deer farming in New Zealand and with the development of possum fibre for use in clothing. He's written a memoir which Country Life has turned into a…
AudioWoman feared trapped in fire found safe
A woman who police thought may have been trapped in a house destroyed by fire in Whanganui has been found safe at a different address.
Fire destroys Whanganui house
Fire has destroyed one house and badly damaged another in Whanganui.
Sarjeant Gallery meets funding target
A last-minute rush of donations has allowed Whanganui's Sarjeant Gallery to meet a deadline crucial to its survival.
Gang members in prison behind bars - Corrections Minister
Corrections Minister Judith Collins says the only place for gang members in prison is behind bars, not volunteering in the community. Audio
Gang member stood down as prison volunteer
People in South Taranaki and Whanganui are irate after kaiwhakamana Ngaparu Nui was stood down as a prison volunteer due to his Black Power membership. Spokesperson Debbie Ngarewa-Packer joins… Video, Audio
Let gang members volunteer in prisons - Greens
The Green Party wants Corrections Minister Judith Collins to apologise to a gang member for stopping him from volunteering in a prison.
Colin Cox_ Pioneer Deer Farmer and Possum Hunter
Colin Cox was involved in the very beginnings of deer farming in New Zealand and with the development of possum fibre for use in clothing. He's written a memoir which Country Life has turned into a… Audio
Colin Cox_ Pioneer Deer Farmer and Possum Hunter
Colin Cox was involved in the very beginnings of deer farming in New Zealand and with the development of possum fibre for use in clothing. He's written a memoir which Country Life has turned into a…
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