Seven hectare landscaping project gets under way
It could be years before everything is finished.
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Māori appointments fill South Taranaki gaps
This term is the first time STDC has included Māori wards
The King is alive. And he's in Hāwera
Visit NZ’s Elvis Presley Museum for May Music Month.
Club looking for more members
The club aims to make indoor bowls accessible to everyone.
Comment: We're flat out as house moves loom
Nicky Rennie is on the move and so is her teenager — but not to the same place.
Pātea museum collection on move
The museum will temporarily close for part of the week so the collection can be moved.
Gardening: Small hedges versatile in home garden
Gareth Carter gives his tips on the best varieties of small hedges.
Last lap for Whanganui speedway legend Keith Turner
Whanganui car enthusiast Keith Turner was a much-loved member of racing and vintage clubs.
Kai Iwi flying fox to make a return - but with a hefty price tag
“We only had a couple of thousand to do some maintenance."
Workshop focuses on opportunities for agritourism
A free one-day workshop on agritourism will be held in Whanganui on May 3.
Whanganui businesses brace for recession
One local café owner said economic pressures were already affecting his customers.
Household budgets ‘just not working’ as recession looms
"How far down do we spiral before we come out the other side?"
Public Trust shows how having a will means there's a way
It's "pretty painless" to get a will sorted out.
Rising Marton motorsport star eyeing the finish line in Japan
A rising Kiwi motorsport star is set to join the Formula Regional Japanese Championship.
There is a bit of heat in Freddie Müller's perfect weekend
'We don’t need much of an excuse to light up a fire, safely I might add.'
Opinion: Controlling food prices
Carl Bates is the National Party Whanganui candidate for the 2023 general election.
Organised walk for pooches and owners
The walk is for West Highland White and Scottish Terriers.
Border, Taihape rivalry to continue in Waverley
They've played the last four Tasman Tanning Premier finals against each other.
Alec McNab: Geordie Beamish and Brad Mathas heading to the World Championships
24-strong New Zealand team going to the World Track and Field Championships in Budapest.
New lakeside trail set to open
The trail was due to open in 2021 but was delayed by Covid-19.
'Not genuine customers': Parking time limit for Trafalgar Square
Shoppers still have free parking for up to three hours in the main carpark.
Club rugby: Marist bring new ethos to senior season
'If these boys, if they keep playing, there’s no doubt they’ll develop into a good team.'
Whanganui club rugby: Taihape, Kaierau to meet in top-of-table clash
A groundswell of support for local competition seems to be rising.
Whanganui rower on her way to Australia with NZ Universities crew
She is currently studying at the University of Otago.
Internship initiative has scope as Whanganui-wide resource
'If a business ‘poaches’ the intern from us, then that’s great - it’s a success story.'
Car burnouts, alcohol, scattering ashes - what's acceptable behaviour at a cemetery?
“Our cemetery is becoming a talking point and joke."
Armed Offenders Squad called in central Whanganui
Niblett St was closed off at both the Dublin and Plymouth St intersections.
Special ability helps Whanganui youngster excel
Lacie Williams (11) is autistic, and says it's a superpower.