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"She's like an icon really. She's very special."

Māori employment plan works alongside advances in education, health - Katarina Hina.

Cost of shearing and burying adds to financial loss from dog attack on lambs.

There were no serious injuries in two-car collision, say police.

Weaving is an experiential way into the richness of Māori culture.

An 'integrated community response' to home violence is making a difference.

Extra effort put into getting long-term beneficiaries into work, minister says.

Rangitīkei branch of Forest & Bird maintains 100ha of reserves in its district.

'Quick and calm rescue' for boat that capsized near Whanganui Port.

'Dry grass is fine fuel.'

It's a busy canoe season on the awa.

Two Marton fire trucks attend Wing's Line house fire.

A weaving project is adding another injection of life to Te Ao Hou Marae.

Massey University team researches facts for Horizons' Anzac Pde flood solution.

Making tukutuku panels keeps skills alive and brings people together, organiser says.

Two Waverley dairy farms are fencing and protecting biodiversity in their gullies.

Iwi from the Taihape area have announced their negotiators.

After two years of learning traditional weaving, a student wants to try piupiu next.

Staying alive is worth risky operations and their complications, Val Goulding says

"Sticky date pudding at the Rutland Arms Inn is my go-to outing."

The community will be consulted about a new Kāinga Ora housing project in Whanganui East.

Protesters against farming regulations have again driven around Whanganui.

77-year-old former farmer defeats dangerous cancer through proactive approach and surgery.

A second pulp fire at Karioi mill is being investigated to find the cause

Taihape iwi sign their first agreement in Treaty of Waitangi claim negotiations

Mining firm sees clear legal pathway to consents, despite Supreme Court rejection.

Council stumps up $155,000 for bronze casting, community to raise money for plinth.

Whatahoro Cribb-Fox was born into the generation revitalising Māori language and culture.

Public warned to look out for scammers operating during lockdown.

"It's heartbreaking because there's nothing you can do about it."

Women's Refuge Whanganui staff are busy, but coping, manager says.