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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.

Ruapehu Wellness Centre project still in first phase

"It's more than just bricks and mortar, it's a whole integrated service."

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.

Rest home nurse gave dementia residents non-prescription drugs

Elisabeth Buckley admitted she ordered dementia patients to be given unprescribed meds.

23 Covid deaths, 9830 cases as Omicron wave continues in South

Yesterday there were 6380 new cases in the community.

Overnight Marton fire investigated as suspicious

Police are investigating the fire in an abandoned building.

Mayor hopes lesson of Anzac Day is never forgotten

At all costs peace is worth pursuing, promoting and protecting, Mayor Grant Smith says.

All systems go for inaugural Whanganui Toy Fair

Organiser Steve Brown says there hasn't been one in town since the early 1990s.

Anthonie Tonnon's new show getting 'bigger and bigger'

He's expecting "a really special night" in Whanganui.

Maadi Cup pre-season choppy for rowers

Covid hugely affected the training of Whanganui's Maadi Cup crews.

Letters: give enough space to share mental health experiences

Readers have their say on Great Minds, Elon Musk and Anzac Day

Self-portrait earns artist place in national final

Christine Fowler's painting is one of 45 final works selected from 351 entries