Whanganui women celebrated through Suffrage Day events
The museum is at the forefront of talks and tours.
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#RescueRuapehu campaign launched
A petition urges the Government to intervene to save hundreds of jobs.
Whanganui council stands firm on Māori ward
'We’re saying we don’t want to send it to a referendum.'
Jigsaw Whanganui’s Tim Metcalfe retires to battle terminal illness
'Every day since then I’ve counted as a blessing.'
Jon Toogood channels 'personal carnage' into new record
'It is all designed to work with just a voice and a guitar.'
Council hands aviary to community group
Friends of the Aviary want to turn the facility into a 'valuable, educational resource'.
Cutting-edge electronica comes to life at Whanganui's Vinyl Room
Celebrate the release of a dance 12" on Whanganui’s newest record label, Pleasure.
'Unfair' sky high rents hit pensioners hard
Some pensioners are forced to spend almost all of their money on rent.
UCOL's new scholarships to support students with $180k in funding
'This funding is intended to help further remove barriers.'
Comment: Dipsticks galore under the hood
OPINION: Kevin Page has been fiddling with his car's engine.
Sarjeant Gallery floors carefully restored
The honey-coloured mataī floors are a feature of the 105-year-old gallery.
Taranaki Regional Council puts meetings online
Taranaki Regional Council now live-streams meetings on YouTube.
Happy 15th birthday, Gonville Library
'Community is such a beautiful word – it’s got unity in it, that’s why we do it.'
Aviary back on council agenda
A community group could get the go-ahead to operate the facility.
'Rollercoaster' outlook for spring weather
'For Whanganui, a La Nina would potentially favour warm and dry conditions.'
Community spirit shines in Whanganui
A new basketball court has been provided for the tamariki of Whanganui East
Cop's plea to those who know the truth about Ariki Rigby's murder
Hunt for killers of teen who died in 'unfathomable circumstances' enters third year.
Feed the right wolf – Rob Rattenbury
OPINION: How can two peas out of the same pod sometimes be so different?
Rugby: Whanganui Women confirm finals spot
The final will be a back-to-back match against the Thames Valley Vixens.
South Taranaki iwi takes students to Silicon Valley
20 students will have a whirlwind tour of San Francisco’s tech sector.
Rugby: Whanganui demolish Buller in Heartland match
Whanganui shattered previous milestones with a 91-7 win.
Police apologise for mistaking teen's body for sheep as killer still at large
As police continue to hunt for the killers, her family prepare a special memorial event.
Comment: Cancer Society deserves our support
OPINION: Nicky Rennie is a long-time supporter of Daffodil Day.
Gareth Carter: Spring’s arrival heralds seed planting time
OPINION: It's time for seeds of summer-growing vegetables and flowers to be sown indoors.
Club Metro on market as owners seek to pay debt
Donors have lent the club enough money to see it through to a sale.
Tick-tock: 12 months for council to deliver water plan
Whanganui is in 'a very fortunate position' compared with many other councils.
'Fantastic legacy': PM says Māori King Tūheitia was respected, appreciated by all
The Māori monarch had been in hospital recovering from heart surgery.
Feral animals are costing farmers a fortune - survey
Feral goats, pigs, deer and other wild animals are costing farmers at least $13m a year.
Cameras installed as parks face recurring vandalism
"Mindless vandalism" is frustrating South Taranaki ratepayers and council workers.
Oarsome News: Two key council issues
Retaining Māori wards? PM lambasted councils for ‘wasteful' spending.
'Right fair and just': Rangitīkei votes on Māori wards
Mayor Andy Watson says everybody has the right to know how councillors stand on the issue.
Rugby: Level playing field for Whanganui and Buller
'We’re both in the same boat – one win, one loss.'