Person seriously injured in Whanganui crash
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Rugby: Under-20s on learning curve with Heartland Hurricanes
A group of Whanganui players were part of a thrilling victory over Heartland Chiefs.
Candidates to be tested on Whanganui cost of living issues
Organisers said struggles were being felt by all groups of people across the community.
Rugby: Whanganui opts for running rugby
They take on Wairarapa-Bush on Masterton's Memorial Park's artificial turf.
Blue Duck Station star of new book
The book's author found enjoyment in finding the small stories that make up the station.
Call for safe public access to 'one of the jewels in Whanganui’s crown'
'It’s indicative of the strong desire to use Matipo Park.'
Whanganui Regional Museum - “There is a taniwhā in my river. People say it’s a log, but I know it’s a taniwha.”
Robyn Kahukiwa’s 1985 book for children stirs memories and cultural awareness.
Waverley Four Square opened as a full supermarket in brand new premises for owners Steve and Rosie Dowman, on Thursday, September 21,
Waverley Four Square opened its new store on Thursday, September 21.
Pilot boat ‘Wanganui’ moves upstream to a more sheltered berth
Vessel to move upriver after lashing from westerly winds.
New home for military working dogs at Ōhakea
The state-of-the-art facility can accommodate 12 dogs.
Ruapehu the winner of school holidays ski forecast as Aussies end disastrous season early
Skiers are heading to the slopes for the start of the September holidays. Will the snow?
Whanganui father and son's medals up for auction
The medals were awarded for service in the New Zealand Wars and World War I.
Athletics: Whanganui athletes prepare for summer with pre-season meets
Alec McNab looks at the busy lead-up to the summer athletics season.
Whanganui Tennis Open attracts strong junior field
Proceeds from the tournament will be reinvested into the club’s junior programmes.
Fordell Hall needs earthquake strengthening
“This has thrown up a bit of a curveball for us."
Why gangsters jailed for McDonald’s attack want lower sentences
The victim was mistakenly believed to be a member of a rival gang, the Mongrel Mob.
Overcrowding in Whanganui ED like 'a disaster movie'
The hospital says over-occupancy of up to 147 per cent is the norm.
‘A lot to contend with’: Te Tai Hauāuru debate shows commitment to electorate
In a race too close to call, the three leading contenders put their best case forward.
NZ poet celebrated in upcoming fashion talk at Whanganui Regional Museum
The museum has selected a dress worn byrenowned poet Eileen Duggan.
Labour, Te Pāti Māori in tight race for Te Tai Hauāuru
Polls show Labour's Soraya Peke-Mason holds a tight lead over her Te Pāti Māori rival.
No international events unless Cooks Gardens track resurfaced
The track needs to be recertified every 12 years to be able to hold international events.
‘A community determining what they need’: At-risk Pūtiki wants its own emergency response
“What you want in an emergency is a community well prepared to respond on their own."
WIS versus the world at Tournament of Minds final
The team is looking for financial support to get to the grand final in Melbourne.
Hi-tech vehicle safety centre to be built at Ōhakea
It replaces the police weigh station on State Highways 1/3.
Reduced speed limit for Hāwera CBD proposed
A 60km/h speed limit around all South Taranaki marae is another proposal in the plan.
Election 2023: Whanganui hopefuls front up in Fordell
Rural Women NZ Fordell/Mangamahu Branch hosted a meet-the-candidates evening at Fordell.
Chamber Music Whanganui is excited to present the Calathea Quartet
Chamber Music Whanganui presents the Calathea Quartet.
For a brief minute or so our lives were filled with the possibility of great trauma
I was busy trying to figure out where any would-be burglar would try to make his escape.
Whanganui big turning point in life of Robin Hyde
Celebrating the iconic poet is part of the Whanganui Literary Festival fringe programme.
Community grants: 'Tough' conversation needs to be had, says councillor
“We know we are in a real cost of living crisis, so the need seems ... greater than ever."
A fun musical spoof about the gang wars in Chicago
Bugsy Malone is set in Chicago and New York during the prohibition era.
Near-90km/h winds batter Whanganui
The winds were expected to calm down on Monday evening.