Consumer spending up despite drop in tourism
The unemployment rate has dropped significantly as average earnings rise
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Increase in Covid cases 'not a surprise'
The rise in Covid cases is no surprise to the Whanganui DHB
No dawn service in Whanganui this year
"We really have to protect everybody," local RSA president Rod Hart says.
Athletics: Enthralling action at World Indoor Championships
Both NZ medal winners were in action at Whanganui's Cooks Classic in January
Covid 19 Omicron: OMiGod, Ukraine and Foo Fighters
The biggest revelation was to appreciate every day, despite risks, writes Russell Bell.
Economic agency gears up to help businesses
Tourism businesses and start-ups will be key focus areas
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Wednesday 30th March Wrap
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
15,918 Covid cases, 14 deaths as Govt stay tight-lipped on traffic light changes
It comes after our darkest day of the pandemic, when a record 34 deaths were reported.
Whanganui records 399 new Covid-19 cases
Nine people are in hospital with Covid-19 and five of them are being treated for it
Kerbside recycling consultation opens
The government was likely to expect all councils to offer food waste pick-up, Taylor said
Firefighters called to Kakatahi blaze
A fire crew was called on Tuesday night to extinguish a group of burning trees.
New Covid-19 support clinic set up in Whanganui
The clinic's purpose is to provide assessment and treatment to Covid-positive people.
Wards get nod despite not meeting requirements
South Taranaki wards have been approved despite not fitting the official requirements
Move back to an open fire season
Nigel Dravitzki also reminds people to check their old fires are fully extinguished.
Three soldiers burned by Molotov cocktail in training
Trio were doused in petrol and set alight during riot training.
Support for beach area at port
There used to be a swimming beach at the proposed spot.
Huntley School claims three medals at triathlon nationals
Hugo Skerman, Toby Gill and Lucy Easton had podium finishes.
Land reclamation possible using dredging from port
A new lagoon, beach, wetland and play area could be built.
Letters: Water pipes won't win award, but are necessary
Readers have their say on Three Waters and New Zealand's Covid response.
Silver Scroll success for Seth Haapu
'It's good to have different minds come together, and have different ideas merge'
Hillside repairs under way alongside Durie Hill Elevator
The Anzac Parade entrance of the Durie Hill Elevator is still closed.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Tuesday 29th March Wrap
There were 34 Covid-related deaths in New Zealand on Tuesday, a record for the outbreak so far. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex Burton / NZ Herald
34 Covid-related deaths - 17,148 community cases and 842 in hospital
Some of the deaths had happened during the past 10 days.
444 new Covid-19 cases, three being treated in hospital
The Whanganui District Health Board region has 444 new Covid-19 cases.
NZ Super Fund explores Taranaki offshore wind energy
'We are confident it could help New Zealand's transition away from fossil fuels.'
Inmate spends night perched on prison roof
An inmate at Whanganui Prison eluded staff on Saturday and spent the night on a roof.
Volunteer finds bookshop her happy place
Volunteer of the Month has a passion for books
Virtuosity on show at the Jazz Club
Jazz Club features Oscar Laven and his talented quintet
Ōhakea Air Force base to hold two large hangars, workforce of 1200
The Ōhakea Air Force upgrade is on track to be finished later next year.
Comment: A joint venture that started with a cheeseburger
An octogenarian, a cheeseburger and some "waccy baccy" in this hilarious Kevin Page tale