Whanganui
Farmer has $60k worth of calves stolen
Jen Corbin said it's the second time she and her husband have had stock stolen by cattle rustlers in as many years. Audio
Around the motu: Mike Tweed on Wanganui
Mike discusses the on going debate about the district's last outdoor pool, the heritage school buildings demolished to make way for health services and capping of license numbers. Mike Tweed is a… Audio
Departing councillor: 'Social media abuse has got out of hand'
A long-serving local body councillor has called it quits, blaming government input and "contempt", and social media abuse.
'Stop making excuses': Low-rate mayor's advice to other councils
Whanganui's average rates increase of 2.2 percent is the lowest in the country. Audio
Boy missing in Whanganui found safe and well - police
Police say a missing four-year-old Whanganui boy has been located safe and well.
The Panel with Sally Wenley and Simon Wilson Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sally Wenley and Simon Wilson. With candidate nominations open today for local body elections, the Panel hears from former Whanganui Mayor… Audio
The Detail: The mishmash sports taking off in New Zealand
Two non-traditional sports - hobby horsing and pickleball - have gained popularity in recent years and Kiwis are joining in the fun.
How to ride a horse, if you don't have a horse
Two non-traditional sports - hobby horsing and pickleball - have gained popularity in the last several years, and Kiwis are joining in the fun Audio
How one Kiwi keeps early aviation spinning
Jeff Fox shapes history into flight, one $20,000 propeller at a time. Audio
Taranaki economy takes hit in latest report
Taranaki's latest quarterly economic report card makes challenging reading with the region's economy contracting 3.1 percent.
Ngāti Rangi celebrates housing milestone
The new homes will be for the descendants of Ngāti Rangi living in the region and those wanting to return home.
Man hid in ceiling, robbed store while closing
A man allegedly hid in the ceiling space of a Marton store until evening before threatening an employee and fleeing with a large amount of cash.
A decade on Taihape Area School finally gets rebuild green light
The school has been plagued by leaks, cold rooms and bad plumbing ever since a rebuild 15 years ago.
From five-star to feeding youth in need
Palmerston North chef Ashlee Savea swapped gourmet plates for purpose, feeding teens at a youth facility with just $20 a day.
Around the motu: Mike Tweed in Whanganui
Whanganui social services are bracing for the planned pullback of police from mental health callouts, the mayoral race is heating up, St George's is on the chopping block, and Whanganui has "once in a… Audio
Two youths arrested after armed liquor store robbery in Levin
Two young people have been arrested and charged following an armed robbery at a Levin liquor store involving a stolen vehicle.
Whanganui mayor pushes back on Seymour's attendance appeal
David Seymour called on all mayors across the country to help with school attendance last week.
Life is gourd for pumpkin seed growers at Summer Hill Seeds
Whanganui farming couple Clare and Grant Adkins are growing plant protein alongside their animals proteins. Audio
New Zealand to recognise physician associates - minister
A newly-regulated healthcare role is hoped to unlock more pairs of hands for medical care, and attract more overseas workers to rural practices.
Hospital, luxury dog hotel among quirky properties up for grabs
The properties up for sale in Wellington and North Wairarapa each have unique features and intriguing backstories.