New high-frequency bus service in Whanganui
The Whanganui community can have their say on what the route should be named.
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Plants and more at Parish Fair in Whanganui East
From plants to allsorts: Annual Parish Fair
Celebrating Whanganui - spring/summer 2022
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US Navy in landlocked Palmy
The squadron was temporarily based at RNZAF Base Ohakea.
Horowhenua joins voices of discontent
"Committed to ensure community voice, ownership and accountability are maintained."
Snowed in: $4m bailout for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
RAL needs another $9m to keep its two skifields operating.
Wide range submitted for Arts Review
The exhibition of works selected for the review will open on November 12.
Big city mayors' Three Waters plan draws regional support
"If you're going to oppose something you have to seek alternatives".
Letters: Courthouse should have been retained
A reader questions the decision to close the Ohakune courthouse
Bank refuses to refund $49k stolen from pensioner’s online account
Westpac says it is not liable for the stolen money.
Old timber bridges part of 'rural backbone'
Work has started to replace century-old bridges in the Ruapehu district.
Accelerator breaks during fire call
The truck was in service as another of the Whanganui station's trucks was being repaired.
Whanganui flight school ready to soar
The flight school is this month due to renew its contract with Indian airline IndiGo.
Code-swapper: Speedy Leopard pounces after sporting switch
Former top domestic cricket player tosses in bat for football's National League.
Liquor law changes will give teeth to Whanganui bylaw
Safer Whanganui's chair Kate Joblin welcomed the strengthening of the community's voice.
Bid to save plant material from internationally acclaimed garden
Blooms on Bastia will preserve, move and propagate plant material to appropriate sites.
Comment: The short lived garage reclamation
Imagine my surprise as I pulled into my driveway and went to my garage.
Letters: Votes for 16-year-olds and budget feeds for kids
If you can vote old, you should be able to vote young, writes one reader.
Rink hockey teams bring home national titles
The sport is growing at age-group level in Whanganui.
Literary Festival looking for ideal image
Create the perfect image for the Literary Festival brochure.
Conservation Comment: Spring flowers of the forest
Flowers in our native forest can provide an enriching experience.
Equal pay a fundamental human right
Women's sport and pay equality - there's still a way to go.
The stand-up career of a stand-up guy
Neil Jones is joining two Aussie comics for a short NZ tour
Rwanda group holds fundraiser at Bushy Park
Group dedicated to African causes holds fundraiser.
The Holloways share the stage at Repertory
The Holloway family and James and the Giant Peach
Artists Tylee Cottage residency applications
Applications wanted for artist residencies
Open mic draws out Whanganui talent
Catch local musicians on the first Friday of the month.
Dr Rāwiri Tinirau to deliver first of Samuel Drew lectures
The Samuel Drew Lecture returns to the Whanganui Regional Museum.
Police investigating Whanganui burglary
"It's just stupid, but it is what it is," the business owner said.