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Police name Raetihi crash victim
The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.

Focus: Covid Outbreak | Saturday 30th April Wrap
There were seven new Covid deaths announced on Saturday, and 7043 new community cases. Video / NZ Herald

Seven more Covid deaths and 7043 new community cases
Yesterday, there were 14 deaths, 8242 new cases and 480 people with Covid-19 in hospital.

Comment: The case for pansies in your garden
The pansy is more popular than ever before and for many good reasons.

Whanganui & Partners all ears on new event ideas for city
'Events have a hugely positive impact on our city,' the agency's Jonathan Sykes says.

Great Minds: Better to love and lose than not love at all
Two Whanganui residents share their experiences of dealing with grief.

Neglected buildings needed for inner-city housing
The council says it desperately needs more power to act on abandoned derelict buildings

Cycling: Whanganui rider flies at nationals
Road racer Glenn Haden battled winds and Covid to claim a national time trial victory

New co-chief executive for Sisters of Compassion
Karatea-Goddard has been Māori adviser with the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference.

Three Waters reforms will proceed after working party recommendations adopted
Whanganui region mayors have mixed reactions to the Government's announcement.

Swimming: Records aplenty for Whanganui youngsters at nationals
A bronze medal was complemented by several personal bests and club records

Iwi considering extending Taranaki kaimoana ban
It would mean kaimoana gathering is banned from New Plymouth to Hāwera.

Another Covid-related death in Whanganui region
Two cases in the region are in hospital with Covid-19.

Live: 14 deaths, 8242 new cases; 480 people in hospital
The 480 people in hospital with the virus include 15 in intensive care.

Clear skies to continue into weekend in Whanganui
The persistence of the weather this time of year was not very common, MetService said.

Club rugby: Pirates in hunt to make senior playoffs
Whanganui Metro will seek their first season win in the women's competition.

Comment: The inflation debate and why both sides are wrong and right
All eyes are on the May's Budget to see how it tackles inflation, writes Russell Bell.

Club rugby: Taihape head to Ngamatapouri for Premier clash
Marist take on Border in this Saturday's other Premier fixture.

Focus: Covid Outbreak | Thursday 28th April Wrap
There were 9047 new community cases of Covid-19 on Thursday, and the Ministry of Health revealed 13 more Covid-related deaths. Video / Dean Purcell / Mark Mitchell / Michael Craig

City needs more investment to grow as major sports venue, promoter says
Whanganui is booked out this week.

108 new Covid-19 cases in Whanganui region
Three people with Covid-19 are in Whanganui Hospital.

Live: 9047 new Covid cases, 13 related deaths as DHB sees jump after long weekend
Case numbers have doubled in Tairāwhiti, with the highest number in those aged 30-39.

Whanganui assault victim now in a stable condition
Police are interviewing witnesses this week.

Adding an 'h': Whakatipu follows in Whanganui's footsteps
An application to officially add an 'h' to the name is moving forward.

Cash boost for local entrepreneurs
Four businesses have received cash injections to help them expand

Athletics: Depth in Whanganui's junior ranks bodes well
Some juniors look set to make a breakthrough next season

Good vibrations take heat out of carbon emissions
Radio waves will put a vibration through the yarn, chief executive Greg Smith said

New wickets part of grand plans at Cricket Whanganui
The widened strips will provide opportunities for both senior and junior players.

Homeschooling on the rise
More families are choosing to homeschool since the arrival of the pandemic.