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Tongariro bus operator goes into bat for embattled RAL
Central Plateau bus operator says bus warrants incredibly difficult to get.

Turoa bus crash: 'All I could hear was a guy running at me screaming'
They'd only known each less than 24 hours but the new group of friends didn't muck around.

Children escape as blaze engulfs home
The occupants are safe and the cause of the fire is being investigated.

Mt Ruapehu bus had history of failed inspections
Red flags raised over safety of Mt Ruapehu bus in which Hannah Francis was killed.

Governor-General to spend 3 days in Whanganui
Visitor confers honour, opens academy, makes visits, presides at community reception

Bus taken to Whanganui to be examined
Bus company says driver "really shaken up" from traumatic crash

Powerful ally is sweet success for DHB's war on sugary drinks
New Zealand Dental Association has commended the Whanganui DHB in rejecting sugary drinks

Permaculture weekend offers workshops and tours
Sixth Permaculture Weekend takes in building, gardening and lifestyle change

Destiny Church Man Up hui pulls big crowd
A message of self-improvement and love was delivered without pressure to join the church.

Bus crash survivor's chilling account: 'We are going to die'
The passenger and their brother were both hurt in the crash that occurred on Saturday.

Your say: Devilish twist on front page
Readers write in: Brian Tamaki; the justice debate; science and religion; the alt-right

Editorial: Predictable attack on Borrows by hardline law-and-order lobby
Tougher "punishment" tends to produce hardened people more likely to offend again

Recycled sports gear campaign hits Whanganui and Marton
Campaign to recycling sports gear for children launches in Whanganui

Whanganui news: Body found; new health clinic; drug offence sentencing
News in brief: Body found; award finalist; new health clinic; sentencing for drug offences

Maori educator Papa Stu leaves huge legacy
Tupoho kura tumuaki Stuart Kawau was the centre of an expanding educational universe

Council chief 'court action achieved nothing'
How much does a blown fuse cost - ten dollars, maybe fifty? How about $100,000 plus.

Ohakune's 'Fred Dagg' offside with the rules
The latest referee column for Neville Hopkins to answer a critic.

Whanganui sports clubs see the light
Local sport clubs get funding to save money on running costs

Local Focus: 'It's better to show your dead face than come home alive'
Indian man in last ditch attempt to stay in Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Couple's book on artist Lindauer climaxes 18-year journey
Almost two decades of research and world travel precede publishing

Not guilty plea to manslaughter of Daniel Gooch
Conrad Gray appeared in Whanganui District Court and entered a not guilty plea.

One dead after fatal crash in Palmerston North
A man has died after a crash between a car and a motorbike in Palmerston North.

Missing Palmerston North man found safe - police
A Palmerston North man reported missing last night has been found safe and well.

Plenty of healthcare jobs for graduates
Thirty-eight students complete programmes of study with Whanganui training provider.

Police search for man on run, public warned
Public warned as police search for man on the run after Himatangi Beach altercation.

Two cars in head-on crash near Palmerston North
One person suffered serious injuries and another suffered moderate injuries.

Cow trapped on cliff for two days gets down, ambles off
A cow was stranded on cliffs near Whanganui.

Pirates and Ruapehu to battle for rugby glory
The Tasman Tanning Premier Wanganui Rugby Championship final is tomorrow at Cooks Gardens.