Three-car crash holds up motorists at Bulls bridge
Traffic management was being put in place.
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Bombing platform to be made of recycled port material
Rangatahi are being asked what the bombing platform should look like
Urgent work after more movement at Parapara slip site
Heavy rain over winter has caused the ground to move at the slip site.
Crown makes urgent move to halt 501 decision, Govt says it will change law
Government says it will urgently pass retrospective legislation when Parliament returns.
Council votes to re-establish 'lapsed' climate committee
It will meet at least twice a year.
Airports’ busiest day today: What you need to know
More than 55,000 people are flying with Air NZ today - and long queues are possible.
Man charged with possession of knife in public place
The man is due to appear in Whanganui District Court on December 27.
What's standing in the way of a new hotel in Whanganui?
"We can’t grow events, we can’t grow conferences, and our restaurant sector can’t grow."
Kids invited to Creative Creatures programme
The programme is based around the museum's Teeth, Talons and Taxidermy exhibition.
Busy season for Cricket Whanganui’s junior representatives
Cricket Whanganui was proud to host five teams for the Central Districts.
Wembley Park football pitch damaged by motorbike
'It’s always disappointing that people choose to damage public property'.
Farmers urged to get familiar with new rules
Horizons wants to help farmers get to grips with new intensive winter grazing regulations.
Sunshine for Christmas and a fine forecast for Boxing Day
Dry weather is on the way for Christmas.
New Sarjeant Gallery director revealed
He is currently the director of Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery
Whanganui Hospital put into lockdown
A witness saw a man being led away in handcuffs.
Consortiums welcome Govt moves on offshore renewable energy
"Renewable energy is always on the table."
'It would be nice if people would be considerate': Pleas for no donation dumping this Xmas
Most donation stores around Whanganui are closed from Christmas for a few weeks.
'The fight is still on': Council reaffirms opposition to Govt reforms
A mayoral declaration on the Three Waters reforms will be signed soon.
'I am the best person for that job': Steph Lewis to run again
“They say a week’s a long time in politics [...] so a year’s almost an eternity.”
Reuben Alabaster breaks shearing world record
Eight-hour strong wool lamb shearing record had gone unchallenged for almost 11 years.
Sarjeant on the Quay to close in mid-2023 ahead of move
Sarjeant on the Quay will close its doors at the end of June 2023.
Taihape Memorial Park grandstand to get heritage status
The official listing will coincide with Gumboot Day and the A&P Show.
Sewing siblings strike gold with new business
Their products are already being sold in stores.
Firefighters back in business as 18-month dispute officially settled
The vote to ratify the settlement of the dispute passed with almost 98 per cent approval.
Myna birds: Gangsters of the garden but are they as bad as they seem?
Introduced bird seems to be on the increase in Whanganui.
Medals and records for Whanganui swimmers
Leading Whanganui’s charge was Paige Conley.
One dead after serious Manawatu crash
Police were notified of the crash around 3.20pm today.
Thunderstorm alert: Flash floods as violent weather pounds North Island
The alert stretches from Hamilton to Wellington.
Can this Whanganui rider wrap up the Supermoto title at Cemetery Circuit?
Richie Dibben says his Suzuki RMZ450 has been performing flawlessly.
Harakeke Christmas tree adorns Whanganui New World
Kaitoke School Christmas tree raises funds for Cancer Society.
Rangitīkei water scheme idea dries up
Funding from the Provincial Growth Fund was applied for, but never given out.
Kevin Page: Golf bag grabs centre stage during not-so-quiet round
I was happy to help out No.2 Son when he called.