New pathway for Māori keen on health careers
Genetics student Amber Te Tau is grateful for the support she has received from Pūhoro.
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Māori health advocate to lead global body
Emma Rawson-Te Patu elected to the World Federation of Public Health Associations.
'Like getting out of the boxing ring': New boss ready to lead pilot academy back to strength
Gerard Glanville has been flying since he was 16.
Blustery Sunday: Strong wind watches, road, snowfall warnings for parts of NZ
Southwest winds are bringing severe gales to parts of the North and South Islands.
Death of speeding, drunk driver could have been prevented, coroner finds
Davidson was more than five times over the legal blood-alcohol limit.
Turfed out? Top trainer has to vacate stables
The 64-year-old trainer says he has tried to initiate mediation himself, but to no avail.
Bush Colts in top form at Pahiatua
Three wins from three games - the Bush Colts have had a good start to their season.
Scholar casts new light on Governor George Grey
Whanganui's Professor Danny Keenan is involved in an international project in London.
Bye bye blue sky: Cloud rolls in after bluebird week
Few weather worries for most, but rain warning issued for one part of the country.
Border announcement a boost for pilot academy
Chief executive Gerard Glanville says the goal is to have 200 students by the end of 2024.
Police call for witnesses to Whanganui East assault
Witnesses to the attack said a group of people attacked one man who had a knife.
Person critically injured in disorder incident
Police said the CIB is investigating the incident.
One person dead after crash in Manawatū
Police were called to the crash on Kimbolton Rd at about 4.15pm.
Manawatū school targeted by thieves over weekend, school closed
Teachers arrived to the school this morning to find the damage.
Taco Bell seeks consent to build Whanganui store
A decision has not yet been made on the resource consent application.
Pilot critical after plane crashes into trees near airport
Glider pilot has lucky escape after plane towing glider crashes across road from airport.
Whanganui River iwi hit back at Horizons councillor's claims
'There is global interest in Te Awa Tupua and what iwi are trying to achieve in Whanganui'
A Pacific lens on healthcare
New nurse practitioner wants to help prevent children from being admitted to hospital.
Bushy Park Tarapuruhi welcomes new feathered residents
The ancient species used to live there in the hundreds, and is only found in New Zealand.
Lawyer discharged from hospital after assault
Mark Bullock received serious injuries in the assault.
Person critically injured in tractor rollover
St John said an ambulance, rapid response vehicle and helicopter responded.
Person dies in crash near Foxton
Emergency services responded to the crash just before 5pm on Friday.
'Medicine crisis': Potentially lifesaving cancer drugs still not publicly funded
Cancer report finds many potentially lifesaving drugs are still not publicly funded.
'We are absolutely broken': Reward offered for information on shot horse
The horse was shot on a rural property near Whanganui.
'A tiny miracle, after all this time' - family on WWII mystery solved
Bomber vanished without trace, but family never forgot young Kiwi airman.
Loss of life is likely in flood-prone areas
In 2015 floodwaters forced 250 people to be evacuated from their homes
'Every week's a crisis': Eat or pay bills as cost of living cripples family budgets
"Food is one where it's making a terrible impact ... That's a basic."
Excitement at health locality pilot announcement: 'Now the hard work begins.'
Local health leaders welcome Whanganui being named as one of nine pilot networks.
Frustration building over $11m new bridge sitting idle
The new Mangaweka Bridge over the Rangitīkei River is scheduled to open in June.
Lowered restrictions bring huge influx in overseas travel bookings
Travel is never going to be the same as it used to be, a Whanganui agent says.
Seven crews put out fire near railway tracks
Growing blaze closed main trunk line for nearly six hours.