
Consumer spending up despite drop in tourism
The unemployment rate has dropped significantly as average earnings rise
The unemployment rate has dropped significantly as average earnings rise
The rise in Covid cases is no surprise to the Whanganui DHB
"We really have to protect everybody," local RSA president Rod Hart says.
Both NZ medal winners were in action at Whanganui's Cooks Classic in January
The biggest revelation was to appreciate every day, despite risks, writes Russell Bell.
Tourism businesses and start-ups will be key focus areas
Chris Hipkins announced a new initiative aimed at improving access to rapid-antigen testing to people in rural areas. Video / Mark Mitchell / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig
It comes after our darkest day of the pandemic, when a record 34 deaths were reported.
Nine people are in hospital with Covid-19 and five of them are being treated for it
The clinic's purpose is to provide assessment and treatment to Covid-positive people.
South Taranaki wards have been approved despite not fitting the official requirements
Nigel Dravitzki also reminds people to check their old fires are fully extinguished.
Trio were doused in petrol and set alight during riot training.
There used to be a swimming beach at the proposed spot.
Hugo Skerman, Toby Gill and Lucy Easton had podium finishes.
A new lagoon, beach, wetland and play area could be built.
Readers have their say on Three Waters and New Zealand's Covid response.
'It's good to have different minds come together, and have different ideas merge'
Some of the deaths had happened during the past 10 days.
The Whanganui District Health Board region has 444 new Covid-19 cases.
'We are confident it could help New Zealand's transition away from fossil fuels.'
An inmate at Whanganui Prison eluded staff on Saturday and spent the night on a roof.
Volunteer of the Month has a passion for books
Jazz Club features Oscar Laven and his talented quintet
The Ōhakea Air Force upgrade is on track to be finished later next year.
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