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Jury finds man guilty of bashing woman

Daniel Rei's blows knocked several of the victim's teeth out and cut her bottom lip.

Whanganui DHB area tops 1000 active Covid cases

Three people are in hospital locally, although none are in ICU.

Record 773 people in hospital with Covid, 21,000 new cases; death toll hits 91

Vast majority of today's hospitalisations were there because of Covid.

Debris from Eastown fire causing concern

"It's concerning because we don't know what it is."

Focus Live: Ministry of Health gives COVID-19 update

Focus Live: Ministry of Health gives COVID-19 update

Whanganui police issue photo after pedestrian hit by car

Police have issued a photo of a woman they want to talk to about Wednesday's incident.

Iwi wins $1.92m for 'inland island' eco-sanctuary

Uenuku iwi plans an eco-sanctuary for native plants and animals on the central plateau.

Time to get forestry's steel undies on again

The forestry industry is facing volatile global conditions.

Boutique music retreats coming to Whanganui

"Even if you only picked up your instrument a couple of months ago, that's all good."

Whanganui DHB region has 202 new Covid cases

Te Rito has now given out 42,000 rapid antigen tests (RATS).

Museum brings in succession plan

A new role will allow someone to learn about curation of the taonga Māori collection.

Four deaths, 22,454 cases, 742 in hospital; isolation requirement to drop to 7 days

Isolation period for cases, household contacts will be reduced from 10 to seven days.

First Covid death in Gisborne, South Auckland rest home sees half residents test positive

The man was admitted to hospital by ambulance last Friday.

Pedestrian injured in hit and run

Police are seeking witnesses to the incident in Alma Rd on Wednesday morning.

Hundreds of Castlecliff properties without power

Properties in Castlecliff lost power around 6.30am on Wednesday.

Pupils rock odd socks to celebrate diversity

World Down Syndrome Day was marked on Monday this week.

Uniforms optional in bid to break barriers

Players now don't have to wear the traditional-style uniform when playing netball

Comment: Innovation key to staying a step ahead of rivals

Russell Bell writes about the importance of maintaining your market edge