Whanganui
'There's a gap in the system' - Whanganui wrestles with homeless camp
A group of homeless people the council evicted from a freedom camping spot are settled into a new location - but it is not a permanent solution, the mayor warns. Audio
Homeless given two days to leave camping site
Whanganui's biggest encampment of homeless people is being turfed out.
Whanganui rejects fast-track seabed mining project
Local councillors have opposed seabed mining in the South Taranaki Bight and applauded an impassioned first-term councillor for bringing the issue to the table.
Auckland kid grows to lead Taranaki-Whanganui iwi
A descendant of Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi born and raised in Auckland is the new tumu whakarae to lead the board of the iwi agency Te Kaahui o Rauru.
'Complex and uncertain': Ruapehu council eyes options for water services
A rural council's options for banding together with other councils to deliver water services are becoming clearer.
Whanganui Council wants public's view on landmark iwi partnership
The potential for a "world-first indigenous-council partnership" between the WDC and Māori will be on the table next week.
'World first': Council moves toward landmark iwi partnership
Whanganui council is going public with aspects of the Treaty settlement being negotiated by iwi before it considers signing up to a binding "world-first indigenous-council partnership".
Whanganui District Council plans to axe 31 roles as it chases $2m in annual savings
The community expects the council to be an efficient organisation, its chief executive says.
Pardons for tūpuna, return of sacred sites in historic step for Ngāti Hāua
The upper Whanganui River iwi has initialled its Deed of Settlement for historical Treaty of Waitangi claims.
Regional fund grants $20m to Waitangi and Rātana grounds
Upgrades are planned to two culturally significant sites, Rātana Pa and the Treaty Grounds, with just over $20 million being contributed from the Regional Infrastructure Fund.
Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery at Pukenamu Queen's Park in the centre of Whanganui is finally reopening this morning after being closed for a decade. Audio
Whanganui's Sarjeant Gallery reopens
Tomorrow is the big day for those in the arts and Whanganui residents.
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'Ray of hope': New cycle trail opens on Ruapehu
"We've had a rough time over the last 12 months. At a time like this, the opening of Te Ara Mangawhero is much needed," the district's mayor says.
'Blown away' by extreme need as families swamp free dental clinics
Hauora providers say the free clinics revealed the severity of dental health issues among Māori and the extreme need for access to treatment.
Tararua mayor's ultimatum over highway toll
Tracey Collis says there is little public support for a toll on the replacement Manawatū Tararua highway.
Four deaths a 'worst-case scenario': Drivers urged to look out for each other
Police are urging motorists to take care, no matter how confident they are in their own driving skills, after a "shocking day" on the roads.
Wind farm big enough to power 150,000 homes could be fast-tracked
A wind farm near Taihape big enough to power 150,000 homes could be on a fast path to construction.
Death of man at Whanganui Prison was self-inflicted - coroner
Dolphy Te Tawhero Kohu was found dead in his cell on 22 January 2016.
Winstone Pulp International to close central North Island mills leaving 230 out of work
230 mill workers are now desperately searching for work after Winstone Pulp International confirmed it will shut down in less than a month. Alexa Cook reports from Ohakune. Audio
Mill closures: Southern Ruapehu will be 'decimated if our people leave'
Winstone Pulp International has announced it is closing its two mills, blaming unsustainable energy prices. Audio
