'Heavy hearts': Kiwiburn cancelled due to ethical concerns over Covid-19 risk
It comes as Gisborne iwi call for Rhythm and Vines to be called off.
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Research connects passion for women's and Māori health
Sophie Couper has been recognised for her work on sleeping positions in late pregnancy
South Taranaki marae awarded research grant
The project is titled Parara-ki-te-uru, named after the famous spring in the area.
'Disappointment, frustration, angst': Red light wreaks havoc on events
There's already been two big cancellations.
Vaccination numbers for Whanganui Māori lagging behind national Māori rate
Another 3781 vaccinations are needed for Whanganui Māori to reach the 90 per cent target.
Business says expansion could be thwarted by plan change
Whanganui business baffled by industrial rezoning in council plan.
Horizons investigating earthworks on Whanganui River bank
A large digger was seen pushing dirt and logs into the river.
Person airlifted to Whanganui Hospital after crash on SH4
The crash occurred around 4.45am.
Breast cancer claims Pharmac fighter Wiki Mulholland
Wiki Mulholland's cancer diagnosis inspired a movement. She has died today.
'Sharp minds' chosen to negotiate Mōkai Pātea treaty claims
Iwi from the Taihape area have announced their negotiators.
Traditional weaving course 'absolutely great'
After two years of learning traditional weaving, a student wants to try piupiu next.
'Almost guaranteed' that Whanganui will be at 'red light' setting
Details around what level Whanganui will be in are expected by the end of the week.
Health boss: Jab order created 'great deal of angst'
One employee was stood down or lost their job, another "chose to walk away".
Cancer survivor counts her blessings
Staying alive is worth risky operations and their complications, Val Goulding says
Milk tanker collides with cows near Pātea
The road was closed for around an hour and a half.
The Monday Q&A: Tireless environmental worker Graham Pearson enjoys the seaside life
"Sticky date pudding at the Rutland Arms Inn is my go-to outing."
'Homes for those in urgent need'
The community will be consulted about a new Kāinga Ora housing project in Whanganui East.
'Unworkable regulations' focus of Groundswell protest
Protesters against farming regulations have again driven around Whanganui.
Why I left Auckland to open a beauty clinic in Whanganui
"We always said that if we had an opportunity to get out of the big smoke we'd take it."
Get ready for the 'new, new normal', Whanganui mayor says
"It's not like people won't be able to go out and socialise full stop."
Live: New Covid cases from Kaitāia to Wellington, particular fears for Northland
Cases continue to emerge across the North Island.
'The new, new normal': Are we ready for vaccine passes?
Passes will be required in many places when the traffic light system comes into effect.
Vaccine mandates for council staff on the table
All councils are undertaking a health and safety review before deciding on mandates.
Number of trained staff restricts critical care unit to three ventilators
Whanganui is "restricted by the number of trained staff that we have available".
30 Whanganui DHB staff stood down
The staff represent around 3 per cent of the Whanganui DHB workforce.
Iwi collective helping whānau prepare for Covid traffic light framework
Te Ranga Tupua is working to provide information and build preparedness and resilience.
'I'm one of the lucky ones' - Woman beats one of the deadliest cancers
77-year-old former farmer defeats dangerous cancer through proactive approach and surgery.
Up to 33 unvaccinated Whanganui DHB workers could lose jobs
The staff will be stood down on pay.
Housing top priority for Ngāti Rangi
The central North Island iwi is developing housing opportunities in the Ruapehu area.
Whanganui gardeners warming to bananas
Backyard banana growers in Whanganui are increasing
'Highly needed' counselling programme rolling into Whanganui schools
Tawhero School is one of the four Whanganui schools part of the pilot programme.
'The human side of war': Untold stories of New Zealanders' experiences in World War II subject of new book
Few were left untouched by the deadliest war in history.
MetService warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain
Warnings and watches are in place around the country.