Live: 4126 Covid cases today, 13 virus-related deaths
Promising signs as wastewater results show Covid declining for the third week running.
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Helen Leahy appointed new Pou Ārahi for Ngāti Rangi
The high-flying public servant has returned home to Ruapehu to take up the role.
Local Focus: Helen Craig on Candidate Camera
Helen Craig is running again for Whanganui District Council.
Ex-Dilworth teacher whose abuse spanned five decades jailed for eight years
"I behaved dreadfully and the bad feelings will haunt me forever," abuser tells court.
Housing a top priority for third-time council nominee Kate Joblin
The council needs to attract government funding and build more housing stock, Joblin says.
School's playing fields becoming swamp
Principal Karleen Marshall says she is at the end of her tether.
Rugby: Steelform Whanganui's Heartland squad to be tested by Centurions
The game starts at 2.35pm on Saturday at Cooks Gardens.
Tariana Turia's grandson attempted to rob service station
The station's manager defended himself with a wooden pole.
Rugby: Whanganui Under-20s make clean sweep in HYC Heartland Series
It's the first time since 2017 the Whanganui side has won the series.
Whanganui records 55 new Covid-19 cases
There are 12 people in Whanganui Hospital with Covid-19.
Live: 4818 new cases, 571 people in hospital and 24 Covid- related deaths
There are now a total of 1726 deaths confirmed as attributable to Covid-19.
Whanganui store sells another second division winning ticket
The person gets $35,793 for winning second division.
Building inspectors thin on ground as consents rise
The council's busy building compliance team is short-staffed.
Marcus Musson: Light at end of tunnel for forestry exports
After a miserable July for the sector, things are looking slightly brighter for August.
Athletics: Commonwealth Games boost for spirits and athletes
Alec McNab was able to attend most of the athletics sessions in Birmingham.
Blamed for being boss: Black Power president appeals conviction over killing
Black Power president Damien Kuru to appeal against conviction for manslaughter of rival.
New housing development accelerates water main upgrade
The residential development in Hāwera is the largest in South Taranaki.
Parking fines remain same with new meter system
Parking fines remain at same levels with new meter system.
Another Covid-19-related death in Whanganui
The Ministry of Health reported 16 people were in Whanganui Hospital with Covid-19.
Live: 5169 new cases, 599 people in hospital and 18 Covid-related deaths
The seven-day rolling average of cases today is 4,938. Last Wednesday it was 6,355.
Sculpture sees two decades with International Day of Peace
Ceremony planned for Handspan's 20 years
Display Associates shine at national awards
Rebranding local business reaps awards at conference
Two challengers to incumbent Watson in Rangitīkei
Andy Watson has welcomed the mayoral contest, saying it may encourage voter turnout.
Surgical mesh - mother says implant 'like a grater', cripples her
A 35-year-old mum says she's been left crippled by surgical mesh implanted into her body allegedly without her informed consent. Video / Ben Carter
Letters: Supporting firefighters and digital literacy
Readers have their say about digital literacy and supporting our firefighters.
Call to raise heritage awareness beyond bricks and mortar
The Blooms in Bastia group says grassroots initiatives are needed to preserve heritage
International students coming back to Whanganui
Interest in Whanganui has been expressed by schools in Japan, Germany and Italy.
'It's like a grater on raw wounds': Mum, 35, says mesh implant cripples her
"It makes me incredibly angry. I mentioned my hesitancy to mesh..." 35-year-old mum tells.
Whanganui karate fighters score big
Five local fighters scored podium places at a Wellington tournament.
Limited partnership structure for port operations
The port needs to be managed through a "good commercial lens", a council officer says
New approach to combat train collisions with pedestrians, motorists
A new "blow to the left and right" approach aims to instil safer behaviour around trains
Multicultural performers and food vendors booked for festival
Whanganui Fest of Cultural Unity scheduled for October.
Cullinane squash players flying high
Both students got involved in playing squash due to family involvement in the sport.