'Absolutely terrible': The Warehouse apologises for misspelling Māori words
The company released a poster map of Aotearoa with many misspelled Māori names.
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Cricket players receive trophies for performance
Taranaki cricket players were awarded for their stand-out performances.
Budget 2022: 10 key things - Where the money's gone
Here are the highlights as Grant Robertson announces the Government's plans.
Whanganui region records 124 new Covid-19 cases
This is the second day in a row Whanganui recorded 124 new cases
Power restored to more than 400 properties
Powerco said some repairs had taken longer than expected.
Road remains closed after washout
Kauarapaoa Rd remains closed after heavy rain on Tuesday.
Snowfall warning for Desert Rd
The warning covers the period from 7pm Friday to 1am Saturday.
Athletics: Downpour no dampener for relays
The secondary schools cross-country event was held at Tawhero Golf Course
Police investigating gun incident at liquor store
The liquor store worker said he now feels unsafe at work.
Generations of inspiration in new glass works
The Wanganui Glass Company is where it all began.
Letters: Dredging the river, and a recycling lesson from Wellington
One reader makes the case dredging the river would avoid or reduce future flooding.
Planting day a boon for our streams
It is part of the Healthy Streams initiative to improve water quality and fish habitat
Sarjeant Gallery to host writer and broadcaster this weekend
Noelle McCarthy will be in conversation with Whanganui mayor Hamish McDouall.
River flood unlikely despite more rain coming
For the Whanganui River to flood, the highest levels upstream would need to almost double.
Appeal against convictions for threatening to torch an RSA dismissed again
Quinton Berrett wanted to honour Anzac soldiers - but wound up with criminal convictions.
Man returned to prison after incident in Marton
Police searched for a person who fled from them on Wednesday.
Covid-19 cases keep rising in Whanganui region
The ministry also said one person was in Whanganui Hospital with Covid-19.
Grim milestone: Covid-related deaths surge past 1000; 9570 new cases
There are 425 people in hospital today, including nine in intensive care.
A night of power outages for Whanganui
Powerco said that power to all homes affected should be restored by midday Wednesday.
Turfed out? Top trainer has to vacate stables
The 64-year-old trainer says he has tried to initiate mediation himself, but to no avail.
Rural roads off limits after downpour
Council said it was prioritising clearing Whanganui River Rd because of a large tangi
World record in teen shearer's sights
Taihape's Reuben Alabaster will attempt the record later this year.
Matariki Glow Show coming back to Whanganui
Matariki Glow Show coming back to Whanganui Opera House stage
Budget 2022: Whanganui region leaders outline their wishlists
Finance Minister Grant Robertson will deliver the Budget on Thursday, May 19, at 2pm.
Crash brings down powerline in central Whanganui
The incident happened at the intersection of Heads Rd and Carlton Ave.
Woman allegedly raped three times after man breaks into her home
Jason Hikaka denies raping a woman in her home, claiming the sex was consensual.
105 new Covid-19 cases in Whanganui
The Ministry of Health also reported 3 people were in Whanganui Hospital with Covid-19
9843 new Covid cases, eight virus-related deaths
Expert warns of 'flood' of Long Covid challenges looming for the health system.
Legal aid: 'We are referring people into a broken system and it's pretty soul destroying'
Law Society says 20,000 people needing legal aid have been turned away.
Sarjeant happenings: Ian McGowan - a dedicated community man
Ian McGowan worked to establish Members of the Sarjeant Gallery in 2006.
Downpours don't deter health workers' strike action
"The ball is in the Ministry of Health and DHBs' court, not in ours."