Whanganui building consents drop off significantly
Fewer building consents in Whanganui as council grappled with staff shortages.
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'A slow trickle': International tourists still scarce
There is cautious optimism amongst local operators.
Athletes set to converge on Whanganui this weekend
It is the largest athletics event for children aged 7 - 14.
Major January roadworks coming for State Highway 4 Parapara road
"[...] we are working hard to keep the road safe and resilient.”
More than 22,000 Covid cases over past week, 56 further deaths
Eight peope are in ICU with the virus.
Three Waters bluster lacks substance
Whanganui readers have their say on Three Waters and where to find a hotel here.
High-flying dance artists coming to Kowhai Park
The performers will be at Kowhai Park for two 20-minute shows
'Right now Whanganui is the sweet spot': Warm weather but rain on its way
Warm temperatures remain as Whanganui heads for a wet spell.
Pilots flock to first fly-in of the year
“We’re like a big car or bike club, really, only it’s aeroplanes going for a Sunday hoon.”
Mangamahu to host world-record shearing attempts
Jack Fagan's December 22 solo record could be up for grabs.
Solid attendance numbers for Whanganui Summer Programme
The first event in the programme will be taking place on Wednesday.
Waverley Primary School to celebrate 150th anniversary
The celebrations will take place from Friday, March 10 to Sunday, March 12.
Hamless, cashless, presentless and undieless Christmas for Kevin Page
Columnist Kevin Page had a hamless, cashless, presentless and undieless Christmas.
Sale of NZ artefacts at Sotheby’s stirs ethical concerns
The items include moa leg bones, a golden huia beak brooch and a kiwi skeleton.
Nearly 4000 homes without power on New Year's Eve
The outage was caused by an equipment fault in Powerco's network.
Work on new water main in Whanganui to run until end of March
The work is expected to continue until the end of March.
Henry keeps parents waiting until the new year
Meet the first Whanganui baby of the new year, Henry Henderson
Your move, my move - the Whanganui Mūmū
Lisa Reweti explains the meaning of tukutuku panels.
Comment: Mostly wrong, sometimes right - predictions for 2023
Mostly we get it wrong, but sometimes we call it.
Focus on Blomfield: Eruption paintings take centre-stage
The exhibition is timed to coincide with the 175th anniversary of the artist’s birth.
Eggs back in good supply on Whanganui shelves
Poultry farmers are under pressure and prices are going up.
Cricket administrators prepare busy second half of summer
New-look Cricket Whanganui staff have been able to take stock of first half of the season
How was 2022 for you?
Five Whanganui residents look back at 2022 and anticipate the year ahead.
One-of-a-kind sidecar goes off beaten track
'You've got to have a bit of luck and you’ve got to have good rubber.'
What's our weather for the New Year?
A fine start to the new year is forecast for Whanganui.
New Year Honours: QSM for Pātea's Hemi Ngarewa
Hemi Ngarewa has been honoured for services to the community and education.
Avocado tree's company
A wide range of avocado trees is available — not just the Hass and Reed varieties.
Person of the Year: Ricky Boniface is always there for others
“He can strike up a conversation with anybody.”
Chis Buckley's perfect weekend involves a quick day's work on the cricket field
He'll be hitting the winning runs at Victoria Park.
Pātea garden a treat for the senses
Olivia and Julian Shimmin have created spectacular garden rooms.
'Willy-nilly' recycling frustrates centre staff
What plastics are accepted: 'It’s one, two and five and that’s all they need to know.'
Niki Vernon: 'If you can help then you should'
Niki Vernon was nominated for her integrity and caring attitude
Major water network upgrades for Taumarunui
Water mains replacement is going well, the council says.
Thrills and spills at Whanganui jetsprint round
A big crowd enjoyed a thrilling day of racing.