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Border restrictions means more people playing golf locally but clubs are struggling
Experts share findings for Whanganui flood risk strategy
Massey University experts have been looking at Anzac Parade flood risk and resilience.
Live: 'Stay away' - Aucklanders to be locked out of holiday hotspots this summer
The simple message to Aucklanders is to stay away, Ōpōtiki councillor says.
Who's shooting Whanganui's cats?
The two shootings occurred last Wednesday in Aramoho and the SPCA is seeking information.
Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation chairwoman retiring
Mavis Mullins has been at the helm of the incorporation for 12 years.
'We should be in orange': Whanganui mayor and MP at odds over traffic light system
Whanganui's mayor and MP have differing views on the framework.
When you need a vax pass and when you don't - your traffic light questions answered
The differences between green, orange and red are important to remember over summer.
Foodmarket's business has slumped since visit by Covid-19 case
The store owner thought the call informing her of the possible exposure was a prank.
Live: 106 Covid cases; 77 people in hospital with virus; Māori in Auckland reach 90% milestone
Case numbers are back in triple figures after dipping this week.
Community case of Covid-19 in Whanganui
The person travelled from Waikato to the Whanganui area and is now self-isolating.
The 90% Project: Whanganui 80% fully jabbed
Whanganui DHB has the fifth-lowest fully vaccinated population in NZ.
Precarious porcelain wins at ceramics awards
The works didn't make it to Auckland in one piece.
'Confusing': Mixed reactions as life in the red starts
Whangārei hospitality staff say My Vaccine Pass system is much-needed but also confusing.
Whanganui's first day of Covid traffic light system
"Yesterday we said goodbye to people who came in for their last meal"
'We feel so honoured': Marae project makes new tukutuku panels
Making tukutuku panels keeps skills alive and brings people together, organiser says.
Whanganui businesses brace for move to red
'This is a strange time for everyone. Let's try and be nice to each other'.
Graves of 31 veterans who died in Lake Alice finally located
Barry Rankin started investigating four years ago and have taken further than he thought.
'Heavy hearts': Kiwiburn cancelled due to ethical concerns over Covid-19 risk
It comes as Gisborne iwi call for Rhythm and Vines to be called off.
Research connects passion for women's and Māori health
Sophie Couper has been recognised for her work on sleeping positions in late pregnancy
South Taranaki marae awarded research grant
The project is titled Parara-ki-te-uru, named after the famous spring in the area.
'Disappointment, frustration, angst': Red light wreaks havoc on events
There's already been two big cancellations.
Vaccination numbers for Whanganui Māori lagging behind national Māori rate
Another 3781 vaccinations are needed for Whanganui Māori to reach the 90 per cent target.
Business says expansion could be thwarted by plan change
Whanganui business baffled by industrial rezoning in council plan.
Horizons investigating earthworks on Whanganui River bank
A large digger was seen pushing dirt and logs into the river.
Person airlifted to Whanganui Hospital after crash on SH4
The crash occurred around 4.45am.
Breast cancer claims Pharmac fighter Wiki Mulholland
Wiki Mulholland's cancer diagnosis inspired a movement. She has died today.
'Sharp minds' chosen to negotiate Mōkai Pātea treaty claims
Iwi from the Taihape area have announced their negotiators.
Traditional weaving course 'absolutely great'
After two years of learning traditional weaving, a student wants to try piupiu next.
'Almost guaranteed' that Whanganui will be at 'red light' setting
Details around what level Whanganui will be in are expected by the end of the week.
Health boss: Jab order created 'great deal of angst'
One employee was stood down or lost their job, another "chose to walk away".
Cancer survivor counts her blessings
Staying alive is worth risky operations and their complications, Val Goulding says