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18-year-old arrested for Palmerston North jewellery burglary
He appeared in Masterton District Court and was remanded in custody to reappear on Friday.
Explained: The 'summer switch' about to bring warm days to NZ
After a chilly start, the back-half of October marks a slide into summery temperatures.
Local Focus: The pool party Stratford residents have been waiting for
Stratford residents celebrate the opening of Wai O Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre.
Claims of 'gassy' rental not proven, but further checks ordered under urgency
The tenant alleged a leaky gas heater had caused her and her children to become ill.
Prisoner claims it's hard to avoid trouble when surrounded by murderers and rapists
'I am trying, I am trying not to get into trouble.'
Burglars target two jewellery stores in one evening
Police want to speak to anyone who may have witnessed and filmed the burglaries.
'Surely this is madness': Uproar at hui over water bottling consent
There was uproar at a community hui on a water bottling consent granted in Whanganui.
New MP's swearing-in will make political history
Soraya Peke-Mason will be sworn in by the Speaker, her cousin Adrian Rurawhe.
New research explores impact of Covid response on Māori
Research by Te Atawhai o Te Ao aims to improve future pandemic responses.
Rob Rattenbury: Morvin Simon dramatically shifted my horizons
A course in te ao Māori was a gamechanger for Rob Rattenbury.
Man in custody after AOS incident in Whanganui
Police, including the armed offenders squad, were called to Somme Pde on Sunday.
Interactive: Check the mayoral and election results in every city/region
Use our interactive tool to find the results for different regions in Aotearoa.
Free air missing in action at Whanganui petrol stations
There's been a spate of air hose thefts from local petrol stations lately.
Rugby: Comeback road win books Whanganui a semi spot
The visitors recovered after going down early to win 49-28 and book a Meads Cup semifinal.
Yelled at for buying a pumpkin, worker awarded $21,000
The former motel manager told the ERA Michelle Smith was very hard to get along with.
One dead after pedestrian hit by car on SH3 in Turakina
Inquiries into circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Tararua District Council issues boil water notice for Pongaroa
The UV Reactor control unit at the Pongaroa water plant 'failed', the council said.
Harding wants youth opportunities and tikanga Māori values represented on council
Mayoral hopeful DC Harding is also running for a district council seat.
Port revitalisation commits to creating 300-plus jobs
The project has created just under 100 jobs since its inception.
From river market chai stall to established shop
"Once you get a cup of tea in front of someone, the kōrero just flows."
Mixed support for Māori wards from mayoral hopefuls
Just over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.
More than 1300 petition to keep school's Pasifika prefect role
An ex-student said it wasn't the first time the school had tried to discontinue the role.
Local Focus: Zakk Rokkanno on Candidate Camera
Meet Zakk Rokkanno, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: Karen Naylor on Candidate Camera
Meet Karen Naylor, who is running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: Peter Oskam on Candidate Camera
Meet Peter Oskam, standing for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Bruno Petrenas on Candidate Camera
Meet Bruno Petrenas, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Primary school in lockdown, reports of weapons incident near Palmerston North
'Weapons are believed to be involved,' police say.
Local Focus: Jacinta Fraser on Candidate Camera
Meet Jacinta Fraser, running for Palmerston North City Council.
Local Focus: Josh Chandulal-Mackay on Candidate Camera
Meet Josh Chandulal-Mackay, running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Hamish McDouall on Candidate Camera
Meet Hamish McDouall, running for mayor of Whanganui.
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori: Fifty years of learning the language
Potonga Neilson said when he was young there was no such thing as te reo on TV or radio.
Rugby: Whanganui Development sweep games with Wairarapa Bush Development
In girls' rugby, Whanganui High School's 1st XV took a championship double.