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Unplugged fridges and freezers spoil donated food
Collective makes third complaint of interference to Whanganui Police.
Whanganui's Fitzherbert Ave extension opens
The $3 million project was originally expected to open last August.
Watch: 20,989 new community Covid cases; record daily death toll
This is the highest number of daily Covid-related deaths since the pandemic reached NZ.
Whanganui DHB area has 188 new cases
Five people are now in Whanganui Hospital with Covid-19.
Whanganui farmer fined for not registering cattle
He pleaded guilty to 13 charges and was fined $31,200.
Motorcyclist rescued after crash
A motorcyclist had to be rescued from the bottom of a bank after a crash near Taihape.
Tide of patients amid staff shortages in Wellington
About 800 doctors and nurses at Wellington's hospitals off sick or in isolation this week.
Green light for Artists Open Studios
"There is still more than enough for people to enjoy."
Cricket: Whanganui clubs in race to Coastal Challenge Cup semifinals
Marist host Wairarapa's United CC, while Wanganui United hit the road to play Weraroa CC
Older people to benefit from art auction
An auction will allow Whanganui art fans to bid on 100 different works for charity.
Sarjeant redevelopment over budget and behind time
The total cost of the project will now be $64.4 million.
Swim jobs available to competent reliable swimmers
Training will be given to those applying for swim jobs at Whanganui's Splash Centre.
Elevator open for visitor experience, free shuttle for commuters
It's good to have public transport from Durie Hill functioning again, the contractor says.
Police seek information following Alma Rd aggravated burglary
Two masked men entered the property on Sunday, March 6.
Jury finds man guilty of bashing woman
Daniel Rei's blows knocked several of the victim's teeth out and cut her bottom lip.
Whanganui DHB area tops 1000 active Covid cases
Three people are in hospital locally, although none are in ICU.
Record 773 people in hospital with Covid, 21,000 new cases; death toll hits 91
Vast majority of today's hospitalisations were there because of Covid.
Debris from Eastown fire causing concern
"It's concerning because we don't know what it is."
Focus Live: Ministry of Health gives COVID-19 update
Focus Live: Ministry of Health gives COVID-19 update
Whanganui police issue photo after pedestrian hit by car
Police have issued a photo of a woman they want to talk to about Wednesday's incident.
Iwi wins $1.92m for 'inland island' eco-sanctuary
Uenuku iwi plans an eco-sanctuary for native plants and animals on the central plateau.
Whanganui couple in Poland shelter Ukraine families
"We are watching this horror, but we are close enough to make some kind of difference."
MSD reminds those isolating of help available
An MSD representative is assuring people self-isolating there is support available.
Maples family win big at NZ Track & Field Championships
Siblings won in the hurdles, shot and hammer events.
Course aims to help fill entry-level dairying jobs
A recruiter has been employed to find more dairy students for AGC Training
Time to get forestry's steel undies on again
The forestry industry is facing volatile global conditions.
Boutique music retreats coming to Whanganui
"Even if you only picked up your instrument a couple of months ago, that's all good."
MS Society field worker thrives on people contact
Sharon Mesic: the face of MS Whanganui
Water restrictions in South Taranaki
All unattended hoses, sprinklers and irrigation systems are banned from March 12.
Crews return to rural Hunterville fire
Crews are returning to the remote Turakina Valley Rd to ensure the fire is out.