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Rob Rattenbury: We must acknowledge the effects of colonisation
OPINION: We cannot change our history, but we can learn from it and not repeat it.
Hundreds still without power after wild weather
More than 1200 customers across the South Taranaki and Whanganui areas are without power.
Six social housing units going up in Ohakune
The mayor says more houses are needed for single people, workers, families, older people.
Passenger train services effectively 'gone' - campaigner
A petition seeks the reinstatement of the Northern Explorer and Coastal Pacific services.
Nursing, tramping, travelling - there's no stopping Peg
Peg Walsh has accumulated enough experiences for two lifetimes during her 100 years.
Minimum wage increasing 'at perfect time', says local union
The minimum wage will go up to $21.20 at the start of April.
The Monday Q&A with Des Bovey
After an adventurous life in France and Africa, Des Bovey is back in Whanganui.
Valentine's Day has almost 2000-year history
The celebration of St Valentine's Day began as a pagan festival.
Focus: Cyclone Dovi causes widespread damage across North Island
Cyclone Dovi packed a punch across many parts of New Zealand today, with howling gales and heavy rain causing widespread damage. Video / NZ Herald
Live: 810 cases as NZ hits new Covid record, 32 people in hospital
There are 810 new Covid-19 cases in the community today - a new record.
Hello Comedy brings laughs to Whanganui stage
Comedy on stage at Musicians Club on Friday, February 18
Four new Covid cases in Whanganui DHB region
The new cases are all household and close contacts of a South Rangitīkei case.
Hundreds hit by power cuts
Hundreds of customers have lost power as strong winds batter the region.
Strong winds and rain batter region
Roads across the wider Whanganui region are closed due to flooding and slips.
Live: Omicron surge - record 454 new cases; firefighter tests positive, putting fire trucks out of service
The Big Boost campaign this weekend aims to get the level of booster vaccinations up.
Third Covid case confirmed in Whanganui region
There are not yet any locations of interest confirmed.
Dawn Picken: A message for singles before V-day
OPINION: Some of us are giving Cupid a break this Valentine's Day.
Letters: Council must insist on funding to replace Dublin St Bridge
Readers have a say on Dublin St Bridge, monarchy, political leaders and assisted dying.
Gardening: A shade sail just doesn't cut it
Gareth Carter recommends planting trees for summer coolness
Speed skating: Big medal haul for Whanganui competitors
Whanganui skaters excelled at the Banked Track Nationals in Hamilton
'It's not a pretty picture', says Whanganui cafe owner under red light
Businesses are crying out for help as customers drop dramatically under red.
Big Boost weekend! Record 446 new community cases; 10 million vaccine jabs milestone
Yesterday there was a record number of casess.
Rebranded Marton company has an eye on the future
'It's a hard road, but it's a road I'm getting more and more passionate about every day.'
Young cricketers invited to join Awa City club
"We've got to make sure that every kid who wants to play has a place to go."
Woman lies and refuses to help police in investigation
A woman lied to police and refused to assist in an investigation into a savage attack.
Heavy rain watch: 'Fair amount of weather' on the way
Rain - sometimes heavy - is expected to fall right through this weekend.
Local Focus: Live at Lads for the kids
Lads brewery fundraising for Starship Children's Hospital with live band this Saturday.
Focus: What to expect from Cyclone Dovi
WeatherWatch head forecaster Phil Duncan tells us what to expect from Cyclone Dovi. Video / NZ Herald
Long-time assistant Jason Hamlin lands Whanganui rugby head coach role
"I've had a real good lead-in for what to do and to expect in the head role."
Taihape families bond as they build in wooden wonderland
More than 100 kids have come through Whānau Hobby Hut since it started in 2019.