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Vinsen demands Three Waters debate
The Whanganui councillor is calling on the mayor to table the Three Waters memorandum.
Covid: Steady uptake of rapid antigen tests at local pharmacies
Free rapid antigen tests are available at selected pharmacies.
'It was a good save': Marton volunteers contain house fire
Two Marton fire trucks attend Wing's Line house fire.
Safety monitors for upper Whanganui River
Iwi are concerned about the safety of river users and the risk of collisions.
Restrictions at scaled-back Rātana event
The Rātana 25th celebrations will be a one-day event for the local community.
Visitors urged to lock vehicles after thefts at Aramoho Cemetery
Reports include thefts from cars and bag snatches.
Manawatū River drownings: Two men named by police
Police have release the names of the two men who drowned in the Manawatū River on Jan 2.
Luxon's biggest headache? The National MP flirting with anti-vax messaging
National MP in hot water for visiting an anti-vax protest has other controversial views.
Horror holiday period the deadliest for drownings in 25 years
It's been the deadliest holiday period in New Zealand waters in nearly 25 years.
National MP deletes protest post after call from Luxon
Harete Hipango said she did not intend to convey an anti-vax message.
Rapid response teams grapple with shortage of nurses
The effort to boost Māori Covid-19 vaccinations is being hampered by a shortage of nurses.
'We are human' - Behind the phones at Healthline
This year, Healthline experienced the highest level of abuse towards staff in its history.
'We are keeping the marae warm'
A weaving project is adding another injection of life to Te Ao Hou Marae.
Century-old club provides friendship, social support for women
In its heyday, the club had about 200 members but numbers have dropped.
Driver injured and SH4 blocked after car crashes into tree
Motorists told to expect delays after driver seriously injured, State Highway 4 closed.
Report highlights 'organisational deficiencies' in DoC's Whanganui district
Investigation resulted in all field work in the Whanganui District stopping for 90 days.
Summer deluge: Parts of North Island warned to brace for heavy rain, possible thunderstorms
Severe weather watch for parts of the North Island with heavy downpours on the way.
'Plan, plan, plan': How the construction industry is battling Covid interruptions
"It's a bit of a balancing act and we're all just wading through it as best we can."
Whanganui River tribes axe annual tribal pilgrimage
The annual two-week journey down the Whanganui River has been happening since 1988.
'Huge relief': Kayaker rescued off Whanganui coast
A member of the public alerted Coastguard Wanganui.
NZ summer travel: Five new things to do in Whanganui
As Aotearoa's only Unesco City of Design, there's tons to see, do and eat in Whanganui.
Holiday business boom: How much more Whanganui is spending
New figures show overall spending is up, but hospitality spending is down.
Whanganui comedian wins Best Male at Comedy Hub Awards
"As always, I'll just keep showing up, getting the job done and hanging on for dear life."
Two Whanganui dairies held up at gunpoint
Both the Alma Rd Dairy and Four Square St John's were targeted on Saturday morning.
AJ Hackett revisits the birthplace of commercial bungy after 30 years
"It has to be one of the most powerful places on Earth."
Ex-All Black Glen Osborne returns to roots as community constable
He's fitting right in with the Waverley locals.
Flood-prone Anzac Parade homes: What's the answer?
Massey University team researches facts for Horizons' Anzac Pde flood solution.
New Covid-19 location of interest identified in Hāwera, no new places in Whanganui
A Covid-19 case visited a the Hāwera Warehouse and the Plaza in Palmerston North
Police appeal for information after man chased girl, dog down Feilding street
Anyone who witnessed the incident should call 105.