Covid-19: 15,871 new community cases, 13 deaths, including person in their 30s
Changes ahead as vaccine mandates in many industries are set to expire on April 4.
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Person taken to hospital after car rolls near Raetihi
The vehicle rolled off the road and came to a stop in a nearby paddock.
Environmentalist lauds new fund for climate change projects
The projects need to aim to make a community more resilient to climate change.
Guthrie's Auto Care moves on with sole owner
Paul Rod has bought out his business partner John Sherman after 10 years together.
Castlecliff Golf Club vice captain hits first hole-in-one
After 17 years of playing golf, John Cosford has hit his first ever ace.
Raj reassessing her golfing pathways
She pulled it back on the last 18 holes after a couple of "iffy" rounds.
Still plenty to play for in final round of 40-over Premier 2 cricket
Tech's final throw of the dice will be against the Kaitoke Knight Riders.
Kerbside recycling could cost double what residents were consulted on
Instead of $70, kerbside recycling could cost residents $134.16 a year.
Whanganui Holdings aims to 'build back' pilot academy
"Covid impacts could potentially affect things for 12-18 months before stability returns."
313 new Covid cases in DHB region
Redeployment strategies are in place for staff at Whanganui Hospital.
Omicron outbreak: 18,423 community cases; 11 deaths and 913 people in hospital
Some are concerned by easing of restrictions, particularly for the health system.
Hundreds in Whanganui without power
The outage is for planned network maintenance.
Truck and trailer and car collide near Mangaweka
Three people were taken to Whanganui Hospital after the crash.
Historic site restoration a boost for tribe's emotional connection to the land
The move is part of a new Jobs for Nature project.
Unvaxxed teachers could remain barred from some jobs
Schools told they can still require Covid-19 vaccination for certain roles.
Sarjeant Happenings: In memoriam – a gift of art
An Edith Collier work was gifted to the Sarjeant in memory of Richard Priest.
'A new beginning': Whanganui leaders react to Covid-19 rule changes
From April 4, vaccine passes and mandates for some sectors will be scrapped.
Winners from Whanganui Schools Athletics Championships
The rise of athletics at Whanganui High School over the past three years was evident
Court rules cabin crew's overnight stopovers aren't work
The decision means staff won't be paid for the time they are away from home at night.
National Party leader hears regional priorities
Christopher Luxon visited Whanganui on Wednesday.
Down syndrome no barrier to international acclaim
Whanganui's Libby Hunsdale wins best actress award for lead role in film Poppy.
Covid deaths pass grim milestone, more than 20,000 new cases
Vaccinations remain the best way to minimise the effects of Covid.
Omicron rules changed: Gathering limits, vax passes - what you need to know
From 11.59pm on Monday 4 April, vaccine passes will no longer be required to be used.
388 new cases in Whanganui DHB region
There were 20,087 new community cases in New Zealand for Wednesday.
Focus Live: Vaccine passes and mandates end April 4
From 11.59pm on Monday 4 April, vaccine passes will not longer be required. The Government will not require mandates in education, police or Defence Force workers and those workplaces using them.
Marianne looks for focus in solitude
Marianne Martin is artist-in-residence at 85 Glasgow St
Cyclist taken to hospital after crash
The woman was taken to Whanganui Hospital with moderate injuries.
Comment: Beware the hazards lurking in social media
Russell Bell sounds a caution on the impact of social media on businesses
Castle at Kowhai Park undergoing strengthening work
Whanganui's Kowhai Park Castle will soon be strong again.
Can you beat it? The NZ car that has clocked up two million kilometres
Graeme Hebley bought the car in 2000. It had only done 80,000kms at that point.
Councillors join condemnation of invasion of Ukraine
Taylor quoted Russian writer and Nobel Prize winner Leo Tolstoy at the council meeting