Councillor stands by anti-Muslim sentiments
Councillor said he would not accept Muslims or any non-Christians praying at council.
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Local Focus: Welcoming immigrants of all ages
Feeling welcome is the beginning of successful immigration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Welcoming immigrants of all ages
Being welcome is the start of successful immigration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mayor reckons Palmerston North is thriving
"You're only as strong as your perceived weakest link". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Company culture the key to expansion
Curry nights were 'an interesting one being an Indian'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Company culture the key to expansion
Curry nights were 'an interesting one being an Indian'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Palmerston North a welcoming city
A special pōwhiri for new arrivals to Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Palmerston North a welcoming city
A special pōwhiri for new arrivals to Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Brick assault after Levin dairy robbery
A Levin dairy has been robbed at knifepoint - the second time this year.
WHS eyes netball nationals
Whanganui High School make history by reaching the national championships in October.
Northland Rugby, heed my warning
Will you still turn up to Northland's games if they continue a four-game losing streak?
Air Ambulance appeal month sparks gratitude
A Whanganui family wants people to support the Starship National Air Ambulance appeal.
Local Focus: Standing For Democracy
Master of Administration puts knowledge to civic use. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whanganui rugby flavour
Strong Whanganui flavour to Jack Hobbs and NZ Barbarians schools 1st XV rugby tournaments.
Crown: 'Powerful' reasons to find Lundy guilty, despite bad science
Mark Lundy's final appeal will come to an end in Wellington today.
Lundy's final challenge to murder convictions begins
Mark Lundy's case is being heard in the Supreme Court in Wellington today.
Mark Lundy appeal over brain tissue begins
Mark Lundy's lawyer will argue his convictions should have been overturned.
Manawatu man caught with 4000 child sexual abuse files
The man used social media to distribute files depicting the sexual abuse of children.
4.3 quake hits near Palmerston North
The quake jolted the lower North Island and was felt as far away as Auckland.
Sick girl's cat taken away with rubbish returns 18 months later
Nine-year-old Ashlynn cried every night when Chesh went missing while she was in hospital.
College sport: Nga Tawa
Sport Whanganui college sport review focuses on Nga Tawa School in Marton.
Tiny house dream in tatters: Builder disappears with $40k
Liza and Shanon Casson say owning their dream home is no longer a reality.
34,500 new homes planned for South Auckland
Drury and Pukekohe to grow by more than the population of Palmerston North.
Fraud accused racing team owner's frozen Kiwi assets revealed
Michael Chua was living in NZ while wanted in Malaysia for an alleged $26.5m fraud.
Flooding risk for Canterbury, Otago; scattered showers for North Island
Canterbury and Otago are set to be battered with 70mm of rain over the next 24 hours.
Greenhouse: Tenant leaves cannabis plants on table during open home
Anthony Murrell had several plants growing in the lounge during open home, agent says.
Proceedings issued against firms behind Taihape Area School
They were issued in 2014 and two Whanganui companies are among them
$26m fraud suspect found living a life of luxury in NZ
The alleged fraud included bribes for a major power plant project in Malaysia.
Hole in his heart: Four major surgeries, and he's only 10
Connor Williams' fight started the moment he was born.
The food show for the food industry
NZ's largest specialist food distributor goes on tour. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The food show for the food industry
NZ's largest distributor goes on tour. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Yolkers crack the big time
New Zealand's Yolk Ferns have been crowned world champions at egg throwing.
Locals show support for refugees
Big increase in locals at Refugee Day celebration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whanganui's dark, cold, isolated, risky bus shelter is a heritage building we don't need
NZ's most out-of-the-way, antiquated, rundown and least attractive inter-city bus station.