Whanganui news: Fake banknotes; animal activist; Winter Wonderfest and crime prevention
News in brief: Fake banknotes; animal activist; Winter Wonderfest and crime prevention
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Myrtle rust found in central Whanganui
Myrtle rust has reached Feilding, Hawera and Palmerston North. Now it's in Whanganui.
Police: Beware of fake $50 notes
Warnings from Palmerston North police to be aware of fake money
Woman sings to animals as they head for slaughterhouse
New Whanganui resident Sandra Kyle is an animal rights activist.
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.
Death threats for owner of daycare, as second incident revealed
Preschool owner said Ava-Rose was hurt on a slide on her first day.
Police release image of alleged armed robber
Police are asking for help finding a man who robbed a Cash Converters employee.
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.
Guard allegedly poked with dildo, assaulted
Security guard punched in the face while escorting members of a stag do out of building.
One critical after early morning crash in Palmerston North
The injured person was taken to hospital following the collision.
Investigation into preschool after child's death
The child died in hospital on November 9 last year.
Mayor frustrated by Māori ward 'myths'
Palmerston North Mayor settles Māori ward myths. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ninety-year-old accompanies teens on Te Araroa trail walk
Walking the trail offers youth education, healing and rehabilitation, trust believes.
Man stole money to buy meth
Jordan Leslie Simpson told the court that he wants to go to rehab
Man busted with Isis videos and child porn given community sentence
Twenty-year-old pleaded guilty to possessing objectionable material.
Lure of a mineral hunt described by club member
Hundreds intrigued by rocks, crystals, gems - and how club members use them.
1000km round-trip rescue: Schoolgirl netballers left stranded by Jetstar
Auckland parents mount overnight drive to rescue the kids from Palmerston North.
Woman found dead in New Plymouth school's playground
A woman has been found dead in a school playground.
Night shot of Whanganui architecture highly commended in photography awards
Feilding photographer Heather Hocken wins $500 for her image of architecture at night.
Self-styled paedophile hunter: Facebook vigilante faces charges
A man is facing charges for posts he has made online accusing people of paedophilia.
School hacked, 'disturbing' emails sent to pupils
The school has suspended all email accounts while it investigates the hack.
Local Focus: New JP offers help in Malayalam
Malayalam is spoken by 38 million people. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bird strike forces plane to divert to Palm Nth
Plane repaired in Palmerston North, arrives Auckland two hours late.
Nga Tawa claims regional debating title
Nga Tawa defeated Palmerston North Girls High School in the CNI Regional Debating Final
Easiest way to get married hits Kiwi city
The hottest new wedding trend, the pop-up wedding, is on its way to Whanganui.
Double whack: Injured by careless driver then $2500 for treatment
Being hit by a "careless driver" was only the beginning for a Whanganui victim
Dehydration woes at Horse of the Year
At least 12 horses at a national equestrian event have become ill from dehydration.
Local Focus: The mayor's agenda for Palmerston North
Palmerston North Mayor's mid-term report. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Saddle Rd reopened after truck crash, further smashes in Hawke's Bay
There have been a number of crashes in Hawke's Bay this afternoon.