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Your view: Autistics have feelings as strong as anyone's
Readers write: Autism issues; vegan dangers; money for guns and council voting records
Rubbish dumped at beach 'disgusting' and 'devastating'
Former Bay of Plenty resident shocked by dumping at the beach.
Rider wondered if he'd walk again - now he's number one
Young motocross rider bounces back with a vengeance.
Children climb, swing and play outdoors
Dani Lebo and Stephanie Ward run Nature Play sessions for children in Whanganui
Rachel Rose's tips for sustainable eating
Avoiding waste means doing a lot more than just recycling, Rachel Rose says
The region where rental investments are 'hotter than Auckland'
The Kiwibank regional scorecard rates this region as a top performer.
Flood watch as king tides meet big swells
Roads could be affected a low pressure system brings wind and rain to the North Island.
Rachel Rose: Would our kids be as brave as Thai lads?
Best chance in a disaster is a close, caring community
Couple haven't been told cause of gas leak
Couple worry about methane gas around Fox and Mosston Rd after poisoning scare.
Man pays the price for provoking police
An intoxicated Mattisse Jackson yelled at officers and challenged them to a street fight.
Council fixes error after 53% rates shock
Rating for the Matarawa scheme much less than interim figures put up online.
Hit-and-run driver wins sentence appeal
Victim was knocked into the air by the impact of the car and landed on his head.
Freak accident on forestry property near Bulls
Accident was "act of God" and not negligence by contractor, neighbour was told
Serial shoplifter took $930 worth of items from Cotton On
Djeach Montel Baker shoplifted twice at Cotton On in Whanganui before being arrested.
Man accused of making intimate recording at pool complex
Man arrested after allegedly making 'intimate recording' at the Splash Centre.
Arrests follow Foxton dairy robbery
The men, aged 31 and 23, have been charged with aggravated robbery.
Whanganui River to feature in National Geographic
Mathias Svold has just spent a month photographing the Whanganui River and its people
One dead after tree falls on car in Bulls forestry operation
The accident happened on private property in the Manawatu town.
Watch: Police pursuit almost ends in intersection disaster
Dashcam footage shows the driver attempt to evade police, pulling out onto SH3.
Wanganui club rugby's semifinalists found
Ruapehu overrun Pirates, Border clock up a century against Ngamatapouri, Taihape survive.
Wild weather: Rain and winds cause flooding, power cuts
Petone Working Men's Club was one spot hit with flooding inside the bar.
Local Focus winter hack: Upgrade your downlights
Palmerston North's EnviroMan has a bright idea. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus winter hack: Upgrade your downlights
Palmerston North's EnviroMan has a bright idea. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus winter hacks: Stop the icy draughts
Palmerston North's EnviroMan has another use for 4 by 2. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rest-home resident fleeced of $45,000: Gambling, meth addict jailed for 83rd time
Damien Hakaraia spent near $45,000 from his victim's eftpos card, gambling for meth money.
Local Focus winter hack: Buying the right heater
Palmerston North's EnviroMan has a serious warning. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus winter hacks: Buying the right heater
Palmerston North's EnviroMan has a serious warning. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
How to get double glazing on any budget
Palmerston North's EnviroMan has 3 ways to double glaze. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Several Waverley crash funerals this week
Flowers and gifts appear at the site of last week's horrific crash near Waverley.
Local Focus winter hacks: Double glaze with any budget
Palmerston North's EnviroMan has 3 ways to double glaze. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Cannabis in a suitcase leads to community work
Police were going to arrest Nathan David Churton for a bail breach when they smelled it.