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Whanganui situation reflects dire straits of Maori midwife workforce around the country.
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Police: Beware of fake $50 notes
Warnings from Palmerston North police to be aware of fake money
Drilling an 'exciting step' in gorge replacement
Crews taking core samples in important part of process.
Jay Kuten: Lack of money means lack of freedom
Good advice for middle-class, well-off Kiwis, but what about those in struggle street?
Woman sings to animals as they head for slaughterhouse
New Whanganui resident Sandra Kyle is an animal rights activist.
Lethal arsenic levels found in subdivision land
EcoBuild Developments says soil not suitable for its planned eco-subdivision.
Muggy northerlies continue, rain and thunderstorms for some
Yesterday Whangārei topped the country at 23.9C, with Auckland close behind on 23.7C.
New principal at Cullinane College in Whanganui
Justin Harper went to St Augustine's and he has returned to Whanganui with his family.
Hunterville takes Challenge Shield in Wanganui senior rugby
Hunterville the glory of the Challenge Shield, Ruapehu the glory of their first win.
Weather warning: 'Severe' storms on the way for North Island
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to batter much of the central and upper North Island.
Never too young to learn the rules
Youth rugby very different than back in the day, says leading referee Neville Hopkins.
Crime prevention help for small firms
Whanganui Police, Safer Whanganui and SelectaDNA offering free advice.
Homicide inquiry: 'It was pretty heart-wrenching'
Police launch homicide inquiry after man found unconscious lying in street dies
China move causes plastic pile-up
What happens to the recyclable plastic China will no longer take?
Premiers on break, Seniors step up with several big games
Challenge Shield on line and crucial matches in hunt to make the Top 6 before the split
Scientists warn against water machine 'placebo'
Scientists are warning against buying a $4000 water machine.
Murder in the library: Come on in, whodunnit fans
Whanganui writer Christodoulos Moisa is an entrant in the 2018 Ngaio Marsh Awards.
New YMCA Central CEO ready to make a difference for youth
Aaron Palmer has returned home and wants to connect with kids and make a difference.
Daycare death report: Staff 'did wonder if he had fallen'
Parents deny Education Ministry's claim of earlier fall ascribed to pathologist.
Maori nurse making sure all attend
The passionate Maori nurse making sure everyone turns up to their appointments
Death threats for owner of daycare, as second incident revealed
Preschool owner said Ava-Rose was hurt on a slide on her first day.
Te Auraki - the return of three NZDF personnel
Three NZDF personnel returned to their families. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Project Te Auraki has landed
The first 3 of 37 NZDF personnel who died overseas have returned home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Daycare tragedy: Family demand answers after toddler's death
Police and WorkSafe are investigating after 20-month-old died of a brain bleed.
20-month-old's tragic daycare fall: 'A brain bleed and we didn't know'
Parents vow to speak out after their 20-month-old son died following daycare fall.
MP decontaminated by firefighters
MP Harete Hipango gets the full treatment on International Firefighters' Day.
Miss World NZ's whānau 'very proud of her'
Maori TV reporter and Whanganui export backed by proud whānau after Miss World win.
Taihape lock down fourth spot at halfway point
Important win for a little breathing room on Kaierau and Marist in the race to semifinals.
Woman in Whanganui court on drugs and firearms charges
Woman in court on drugs and firearms charges gets name suppression
Your say: Council transparency -- tell us who voted for what
YOUR say: Council's split vote; respect for religion; Rachel's 'rant'; and God's judgment
Jaws of life used to rescue man from wreckage
A person was cut free after Whanganui crash.