The lost children: Lack of records on abuse a 'grave concern'
Records missing for people who spent time at the Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital.
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Ngāti Maru signs $30 million settlement with Crown
More than 150 years since the raupatu of half of the iwi's land, the Crown has apologised.
Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Small signs of progress 26 years on from Pākaitore
An important stand by local Māori took place in 1995 and it was not about just one issue.
Why Wanganui Rugby is adding the 'H'
Trevor Olney has long been the driving force behind the decision on the union's name.
Whanganui's South Beach sea had 8 times allowed faecal bacteria
None of the breaches - which occurred in summer - were reported.
Police investigate 'unexplained' death in Palmerston North
Information sought on man's final days.
Punakewhitu 'systems failure': What next for the maunga?
"It appears to be a systems failure - commonly called a cock-up," the landowner says.
Apology over lack of earthworks consultation
Horizons Regional Council has admitted it did not include hapū in consultation.
Hollywood production hits Whanganui
A Whanganui property is set to be centre stage in a new Hollywood movie.
Whanganuitanga at Pākaitore is still on this year
The annual event will take place on February 28 unless the Covid-19 alert level rises.
Rodney returns! Famous runaway cat finds next home after latest escapade
Rodney had been on the run since last October.
Public sector employment boosted post-pandemic, and not only in Wellington
In the year up to last December, 7630 new jobs were created in the public sector.
State Highway 5 closed due to fallen trees
Waka Kotahi NZTA hopes State Highway 5 will be open by lunchtime today.
Two injured after crash near Taihape
The single vehicle crash happened around 6pm on Tuesday.
Ruapehu mayor, iwi question Covid compliance
Ruapehu's mayor is concerned after Aucklanders travelled to the region during lockdown.
Dog euthanised after attack on child
The council has also confirmed the breed of the dog responsible for the attack.
Tree topples on vehicle near Hunterville
Police are responding to the accident on Turakina Valley Rd.
Masters Games volunteer's memory honoured as whānau step in
The Whanarere whānau have jumped onto the Masters Games volunteer roster.
Whanganui couple celebrate 75-year marriage
Tom and Nola Wright spend their time together at their rest home.
Leigh-Marama McLachlan: What defiance over tie symbolises
Rawiri Waititi's defiance is an important and timely stand and is hugely symbolic.
Nothing gets in the way of Ashley Te Weri and her animals
The L5 RAT course at AGC Training played a pivotal role in Ashley Te Weri's career.
Museum Notebook: 'We were poor ... everyone was poor.'
Museum Notebook 'We were poor,' grandmother Maudie told me. 'Everyone was poor.'
NZ Masters Games: Meet the athletes competing in the most events
Don Weston competes to win - but he also aims to have fun.
Colleagues shaken after five Mitre 10 staff members assaulted
The incident has left the team shaken.
Sustainable living focus for founder of popular online group
Whanganui-based Te Ururangi Rowe is building his Aotearoa Kai Gatherers business.
One person dead after serious crash near Whanganui
The road was closed for around five hours but has since been re-opened.
Pair tried to put spoon up friend's bottom, filmed it
The offending happened during a drunken night out in 2019.
Child flown to hospital after dog attack
A child was seriously injured after being attacked by a dog on Friday.
Ruapehu Māori ward petition fails at first hurdle
The petition for a poll on the proposed Ruapehu Māori ward has fallen short.
Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Iwi checkpoints about protecting communities
'Stop moaning about iwi checkpoints and let Māori leadership help us through.'
Nine newborn puppies found dumped at Whanganui beach
The puppies were discovered at the North Mole on Tuesday morning.