Whanganui
Whanganui iwi activist dies
The people of the Whanganui River are mourning the death of iwi rights campaigner Piripi Haami, who was 64.
Memories of Early Years - Episode 1
Composer Douglas Lilburn's evocative recollections of his childhood, first on a remote farm in the Turakina Valley, and then in Whanganui. Audio
Playing Favourites with Kris Sowersby
Wellington typeface designer whose Klim Type Foundry sells a range of typefaces internationally. Financier, his new typeface for the Financial Times, won him a Purple Pin for graphic design at this… Audio, Gallery
Questions asked over dairy pollution documents
A dairy lobby group appears to have pressured the Manawatu-Wanganui Regional Council into removing potentially embarrassing information.
Council helps farmers dodge nitrogen limits
Farmers in Manawatu-Whanganui are getting around tough new rules to cut down on dirty dairying.
Kohanga helping kohanga in Whanganui
Many kohanga reo in Whanganui have opened their doors to others who have been unable to reach their own buildings along the river road.
Bad dogs' owners target of crack-down
Ruapehu District Council is taking a zero-tolerance approach to the owners of dogs that attack or worry people or stock.
Skiers helped off mountain
A small group of experienced skiers has had to be evacuated off Mt Ruapehu after a blizzard made it too difficult to ski down.
Taihape school to go up in flames
An old Taihape school building will be set alight this weekend to give firefighters a realistic practice in battling fires.
Whanganui to establish flight school
Whanganui is to establish a commercial pilot training academy with the aim of attracting national and international students to the district.
Flood affected/red-stickered property owners frustrated
Three months after the Whanganui River burst its banks residents affected by the floods are mostly getting their homes and lives back in order. The city's mayor is Annette Main. Audio
Resident fear becoming forgotten victims of Whangaui floods
Owners of red-stickered homes in the hillside suburbs of Whanganui fear they are becoming the forgotten victims of June's record floods. Audio
National and Labour MP in agreement over Turakina
With the future of a troubled boarding school hanging in the balance, the campaign to keep it open is gaining traction, with the district's mayor out in support, and a National and Labour MP in… Audio
Bill for June central North Island floods hits $275m
The economic impact of the June floods in the central North Island now tops more than a quarter of a billion dollars. Audio
Study aims to lift farmers' profitability
A new programme aims to try to lift the productivity and profitability of sheep and beef farmers in the Manawatu-Whanganui region.
Police shooting animals sparks outrage - and amusement
A runaway cow killed by police in Whanganui became a national news story this week when the shooting was captured on camera. It horrified some people, and amused others. But with cameras almost… Audio
Colin Horsley (1920-2012)
The Whanganui born pianist had a remarkable career in the UK including performing at almost every Proms between 1940 and 1964. Colin Horsley retired to the Isle of Man and from there talked with Peter… Audio
Police shot cow in front of kindergarten
A Whanganui man says the police badly botched the shooting of a cow that was running down suburban streets this morning. Video
Manhunt accused remanded in custody
The police have got the last person they were looking for in connection with yesterday's central North Island manhunt. Audio
Flu at epidemic level in South Canterbury
Flu cases are continuing to rise around the country, with the highest incidence in South Canterbury.
