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Warmer summer threatens to raise toxic algae risk at swim spots
Cyanobacteria sometimes produce toxins harmful to animals and humans.
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Firefighters drop siren for personal phone alerts after harassment online
The volunteer brigade attended 12 calls in October, including six medical incidents.
'Not just a physical thing': 71-year-old nears 100 marathons
'They said I would never run again, but six months later, I did the Berlin Marathon.'
‘A slap in the face’: More than 40 native trees stolen from reserve
Removing, destroying reserve trees carries up to $100,000 in fines and two years in jail.
The right hedge can bring structure, shelter and colour to a garden
OPINION: Small hedges can stop stray footballs damaging plants and help hide weeds.
'A very sad time for our school': Students involved in Westmere crash
'Our entire school teaching and support staff have all been affected very deeply.'
'You're not telling the truth': Accused CEO grilled in $1.5m laundering case
Herewini's account had a balance of 32c before receiving the first $300k deposit.
Whanganui council retains psychoactive substances policy despite decade-old ban
The Psychoactive Substances Act banned synthetic drugs from dairies and grocery stores.
Annual Whanganui rowing events combine to create spectacle
Last year's Billy Webb Challenge was cancelled because of bad weather.
What Whanganui candidates learned from the election campaign
Election day is this Saturday.
Whanganui scoops ‘most unexpected’ award
The vision is for people aged 16 to 25 to be engaged in employment, education or training.
One dead, four badly hurt in Whanganui crash
Two people were in critical condition after the crash last night.
'No one can do it alone': SPCA Whanganui reaches 125-year milestone
The society formed in Whanganui in 1901 was the country’s seventh of its kind.
Athletics: Sinclair’s Auckland half marathon a win for perseverance
William Sinclair, 26, set an Auckland Half Marathon course record in 1:04.10.
Army to review Waiōuru Military Training Area scrub fire and response
The fire was likely caused by a tracer round used during a live-firing training exercise.
Funding gap for older persons' housing 'will only worsen'
The council currently operates 275 units, located within 16 complexes.
Waiōuru's annual fireworks and bonfire cancelled under fire ban
A significant vegetation fire in the Waiōuru area led to the prohibited fire season.
Bushy Park survives Horizons funding 'trade-offs'
'We are still going backwards, but at least there’s something.'
The arm wrestling club that's taking off in Whanganui
The club has grown to about 25 members since its inception in March.
'I am truly sorry': CEO accused of laundering $1.53m apologises to scam victims
Victims believed they were buying secure, government-backed bonds.
Council apologises for 'lack of movement' on water consents
It will cost hundreds of millions to solve all of the district's water problems.
'Very rare': Former NZDF homes in Bulls hit market
'We’ve had quite a number of calls already.'
I can explain the fallen sink, but not the hearts that fell off the wall
Opinion: A medium mentioned two red hearts as a wall artwork fell at home.
Police investigate 'significant' copper theft from two Marton powerlines
About 300m of copper powerline wiring was stolen.
Master weaver calls for revival of papa whāriki at Whanganui River marae
Thirty-four weavers have signed up to make 17 mats for 17 marae.
Waiōuru scrub fire 83% contained, but hotspots remain in bush
The fire was 83% contained on Sunday afternoon, including a 30m wide strip.