6407 new Covid cases, two more travellers have BA.5 variant
Omicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5 have been detected in New Zealand.
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Rob Rattenbury: Pākehā need to be trusted with referendum on He Puapua
OPINION: We need a referendum on He Puapua, because progress depends on public support.
Ohakune businesses hope for busy winter season
Ohakune's economy is moving away from a reliance on skiing
Whanganui rugby: The day the youth of Dave Hoskin Carriers Marist grew up
Marist were vowed and determined to make something happen – it proved the difference.
Whanganui violinist attains highest achievement for young players
Young Whanganui violin virtuoso to play special concert for local audience.
Taco Bell seeks consent to build Whanganui store
A decision has not yet been made on the resource consent application.
Museum Notebook: A woman on a mission
Generous with her time, knowledge and taonga, Huia works tirelessly for her community.
Ngamatapouri win South Taranaki derby
Border had won the annual Duck Shooting night match for nine straight seasons before this
Life-threatening endometriosis delays, surgery wait times up to three years
On average, women in NZ wait 8.7 years from onset symptoms to be formally diagnosed.
Health workers plan industrial action
It will include working to rule and a one-day strike, Whanganui DHB says.
Manjot Singh on Bushy Park, spicy food and travelling abroad
The La Quattro owner says things have been "crazy-busy" as of late.
Rates increase proposed for South Taranaki residents
It is lower than what was projected in the council's long-term plan.
Sixty-nine new Covid cases in DHB region
The Whanganui DHB region currently has 628 active cases.
5647 community Covid cases, 350 hospitalisations, 3 deaths - and another new variant
New Zealand is just under 20,000 cases away from reaching the one million milestone.
One person dead after quad-bike crash
The accident occurred just before 9am on Saturday.
'We live in a man's world': NZ lags behind other countries in women's health
"When we look at systems of all sorts around the world we see inequality for women."
Mother's Day: 'The best piece of advice my mother ever gave me'
We talk to locals and find out the best advice their mothers gave them.
Almost 1 million cases since Covid arrived in NZ - rolling average rises again
The seven-day rolling average of new cases shows numbers are up on a week ago.
Rachel Keedwell: 'Horizons is hugely supportive of Te Awa Tupua'
'Horizons is hugely supportive of Te Awa Tupua.'
'You're older now and people don't want an older worker'
Whanganui residents talk about the challenges of approaching retirement age.
Castlecliff reigns supreme at regional golf pennants
Selector Alistair Ross says some great young players are coming through
Ross Mitchell-Anyon was 'more than just a potter'
"It is a loss to the whole ceramics community, not just in Whanganui but nationally."
Whanganui River iwi hit back at Horizons councillor's claims
'There is global interest in Te Awa Tupua and what iwi are trying to achieve in Whanganui'
Bulls boxer hopes for Commonwealth Games berth
Emile Richardson is waiting to hear if he made the team following his title win.
'Women let down by system': ACC pays out $27m to women harmed by health treatment
'There are so many areas that could be improved to better [women's] outcomes," GP says.
'River-Banksy' rides again
Three more bicycles have appeared near the Whanganui River banks.
My Perfect Weekend: Beach walk reconnects with land and sea
Castlecliff beach to reconnect with the land and the sea
Morning cloud will give way to fine weekend weather
There's another warm weekend ahead for Whanganui with rain forecast for Monday.
83 new Covid-19 cases in Whanganui region
The Whanganui DHB says there are two cases of Covid-19 in Whanganui Hospital.
Live: 7347 Covid cases today, 24 deaths with virus
Unvaccinated chiropractors had face-to-face consultations with patients.
Time ticking for feedback on public transport future
Horizons Regional Council wants input from people in smaller centres.
'Just part of being a woman': How our health system ignores and neglects female patients - and what can be done about it
'I kept thinking maybe I'm just being weak, maybe I just need to harden up...'
Opening date set for long-delayed Manawatū bridge
Construction of new Mangaweka Bridge over the Rangitīkei River finished earlier this year
Locals and visitors reminded Mt Ruapehu 'is the boss'
'He'll do what he wants to do' is a common sentiment shared among Ruapehu locals.