Whanganui in convincing win over Ngāti Porou East Coast
The Butcher Boys lived up their nickname with a 40-24 win over the Lochore Cup champions.
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The complexity of Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui redevelopment
Working on the Oamaru stone cladding of the Sarjeant Gallery is a dream job for Mark Whyte
Bookish treasure hunt under way
Clues for a treasure hunt go from Castlecliff to Aramoho on The Tide bus route.
Jenny Johnson and Grant Fothergill are winners of this month’s Volunteer of the Month
The couple drive from Rata every Friday to help out at Unity Foods.
Comment: Telling stories hard art to master
Rob Rattenbury is trying his hand at writing fiction - but it's not smooth sailing.
Rugby: Whanganui back in Meads Cup contention
Steelform Whanganui scored a win over Ngāti Porou East Coast on Saturday.
Student aims to set up photography business in Whanganui
“It can make people do a double-take because they won’t recognise the place at first."
Rugby: Record score for Whanganui Women against East Coast
Four Whanganui players each scored two tries in the 79-0 win.
'Music's a great healer for people'
People enjoyed a free concert in Whanganui ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week.
Whanganui council invites 'vision' input
A new vision and strategy is being developed for the district.
Meet the ex-academic now running Whanganui City Mission
“With big institutions, it’s easy to talk about your values and much harder to live them.”
Health, wellbeing strategy unveiled for Whanganui River
The strategy will reform resource management in the catchment.
'Alarming and worrying': $12.3m lost to pokie machines in Whanganui
"I think there’s a lot of shame around it," says anti-gambling co-ordinator.
Iraq war hostages: Kiwi journalist continues fight for justice
Stephen Davis will discuss his investigation at the Whanganui Literary Festival.
Gardening: Become your own blueberry-growing specialist
Gareth Carter's top tips for growing blueberries in your garden.
Light jog or chasing a PB? Here’s Whanganui’s best running spots
Which is your favourite?
Army reconnaissance exercise taking place in Whanganui
If the exercises went correctly, people shouldn't know the soldiers are there.
City Mission and Rotary Club fired up for annual foodbank drive
'There’s less money available, but often that’s when people are most generous.'
Change at Hospice Whanganui
Renae Kilmister is the new fundraising and communications manager at Hospice Whanganui
Whanganui weather: What to expect this weekend
Wind warnings and weather watches could be issued for the region.
Caution urged around firelighting conditions after rural blaze
Residents are advised to be wary about lighting fires in windy conditions.
'Far too late': Victims sick of 'false promises' as banks announce changes to fight scams
"Unfortunately, this comes far too late as my family’s lives have already been destroyed."
Whanganui Pasifika ECE service impresses candidates
National list candidate Agnes Loheni at Born & Raised Pasifika Early Childhood Centre.
Rugby: Whanganui women cruise into inaugural North Island Heartland series final
'Nothing but smiles all around for the whole weekend.'
Heartland Rugby: Leaders tested as competition heats up
Two sides remain unbeaten.
What Whanganui candidates say about the cost of living
Other issues highlighted to candidates were the cost of housing and climate change.
Letters: Mental Health Awareness Week a reminder to care for ourselves
Readers have their say on mental health and the election campaign.
Whanganui brace for resurgent East Coast as top-four race heats up
This will be the strongest rugby outfit to journey from Ruatōria for a generation.
Wanganui Orchid Society looking forward to hosting spring show
Fine blooms will be on display at the Whanganui High School hall on September 23-24.
Papahaua Handy Dog Trial results
The Wanganui Centre staged the annual Handy Dog Trial at Papahaua Station recently.
Strategy for wellbeing of Whanganui River to be unveiled
The launch is at Pūtiki Marae on Friday morning.
Tongariro National Park Treaty talks restart but dark clouds loom
A significant portion of the tribe’s ancestral lands remains in the conservation estate.
Wanganui Centre Tux Yarding Challenge held at Ōhingaiti
Wanganui Centre held its annual Tux Yarding Challenge last weekend at Ōhingaiti.