Whanganui
'Complex and uncertain': Ruapehu council eyes options for water services
A rural council's options for banding together with other councils to deliver water services are becoming clearer.
Whanganui Council wants public's view on landmark iwi partnership
The potential for a "world-first indigenous-council partnership" between the WDC and Māori will be on the table next week.
'World first': Council moves toward landmark iwi partnership
Whanganui council is going public with aspects of the Treaty settlement being negotiated by iwi before it considers signing up to a binding "world-first indigenous-council partnership".
Whanganui District Council plans to axe 31 roles as it chases $2m in annual savings
The community expects the council to be an efficient organisation, its chief executive says.
Pardons for tūpuna, return of sacred sites in historic step for Ngāti Hāua
The upper Whanganui River iwi has initialled its Deed of Settlement for historical Treaty of Waitangi claims.
Regional fund grants $20m to Waitangi and Rātana grounds
Upgrades are planned to two culturally significant sites, Rātana Pa and the Treaty Grounds, with just over $20 million being contributed from the Regional Infrastructure Fund.
Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery at Pukenamu Queen's Park in the centre of Whanganui is finally reopening this morning after being closed for a decade. Audio
Whanganui's Sarjeant Gallery reopens
Tomorrow is the big day for those in the arts and Whanganui residents.
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'Ray of hope': New cycle trail opens on Ruapehu
"We've had a rough time over the last 12 months. At a time like this, the opening of Te Ara Mangawhero is much needed," the district's mayor says.
'Blown away' by extreme need as families swamp free dental clinics
Hauora providers say the free clinics revealed the severity of dental health issues among Māori and the extreme need for access to treatment.
Tararua mayor's ultimatum over highway toll
Tracey Collis says there is little public support for a toll on the replacement Manawatū Tararua highway.
Four deaths a 'worst-case scenario': Drivers urged to look out for each other
Police are urging motorists to take care, no matter how confident they are in their own driving skills, after a "shocking day" on the roads.
Wind farm big enough to power 150,000 homes could be fast-tracked
A wind farm near Taihape big enough to power 150,000 homes could be on a fast path to construction.
Death of man at Whanganui Prison was self-inflicted - coroner
Dolphy Te Tawhero Kohu was found dead in his cell on 22 January 2016.
Winstone Pulp International to close central North Island mills leaving 230 out of work
230 mill workers are now desperately searching for work after Winstone Pulp International confirmed it will shut down in less than a month. Alexa Cook reports from Ohakune. Audio
Mill closures: Southern Ruapehu will be 'decimated if our people leave'
Winstone Pulp International has announced it is closing its two mills, blaming unsustainable energy prices. Audio
Ruapehu mayor hopeful Winstone Pulp stays open
Ruapehu's mayor is hopeful the government has worked out a last-minute deal with Winstone Pulp International to prevent its closure due to high wholesale power prices. Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton… Audio
Mill workers wait to find out whether they will lose jobs
Two-hundred-and-thirty mill workers will find out on Tuesday afternoon if they will keep their jobs or if the plant they work at is closing down. Winstone Pulp electrician and union delegate Daniel… Audio
'I loved drugs and crime': Ex-prisoners finding careers in horticulture
More than 60 former inmates have been through the scheme, run by a horticultural labour supply. Audio
Mayor's about turn on Māori ward seats
Andrew Tripe on Tuesday voted in favour of establishing two Māori wards seats in the district, reversing the choice he made in October.
