Durie Hill Tower visitors may need to keep an eye out for a firefighter on the stairs.

The male team moved from bottom of the table to fourth.

'This whole recession has to end at some point.'

Whanganui Squash Club scooped the Central Squash Awards after an amazing season.

The Mangapurua Track has reopened after a major slip.

The Mega Fun Carnival is back again this year – and bringing its new attraction.

The changes aim to give 'equal opportunities for everybody'.

'They stole the whole get-up except the tie, which I buried with my dad.'

Denise Caltaux says abuse in care is at the core of a lot of the country's social issues.

The Marton Counselling Centre’s budget has taken a $30,000 hit.

'What is the difference that whānau actually want to see in their lives?'

Weston Kirton says the completed cycle trail will boost economic growth and resilience.

'Some of these buildings need urgent attention.'

'It’s very unjust.'

The Mangapurua Track on the Mountains to Sea trail is closed due to an 'impassable' slip.

Whanganui anticipating a wet ending to the week with tropical showers.

Marist were too strong for the Whanganui Collegiate side.

'There was a person trapped in the vehicle who we extracted.'

Okoia cat Jinx returned home with a bullet wound that broke his femur.

OPINION: Christopher Finlayson remembers a wise leader and valued adviser.

Police say inquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing.

'It’s going to really accelerate that rebirth or renaissance that Whanganui’s had.'

Kem Ormond discovers the rich history behind The Coach House Museum in Feilding.

'Having a studio right at our fingertips opens up that creativity.'

'We are not there yet but we’re cautiously optimistic.'

More than 2600 students tackled the Tough Kid challenge in Cooks Gardens.

Guests can enjoy a buffet lunch, hear from Margo Flanagan and donate to a good cause.