'It was a close call' - Why it took 50 years to build Ruapehu's lahar warning system
That's despite a series of eruptions in 1995 and 1996 highlighting the mountain's risk
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Polish runner wins Whanganui marathon
Around 950 people took part in this year's event, an attendance record.
Whanganui father and daughter shine in Suzuki Series
Whanganui sidecar duo Peter and Lucy Dowman stand out at Manfeild.
'An amazing feeling': Manawatū-Whanganui women's golf team end 63-year drought
'I couldn’t cope, I was so excited.'
50th anniversary of the Wanganui Area NZMCA was celebrated
Wanganui Area NZ Motor Caravan Association 50th anniversary.
Aramoho Whanganui Rowing Club won the coveted Jury Cup for overall points for the first time since 2014
Aramoho Whanganui Rowing Club won the coveted Jury Cup.
Touching presentation at Whanganui Camera Club's annual awards night
Guest speaker Rachel Garland gave a touching presentation at Whanganui Camera Club Awards
Recycling centre closed for another week
Due to building damage, the centre is likely to be closed until December 18.
Taihape BnB owners find a happy place for travellers
“It’s a great thing about Taihape - people help each other out."
Rob Rattenbury: How mentors shape our lives
Comment: Others help parents raise their children without often even being aware of it.
Weather: What to expect this week
“The band of rain that was moving up the country on Sunday will have gone."
'Extremely precious': Teeny tiny Bible carefully repaired
The miniature Bible comes with its own magnifying glass.
Review: Amdram's Calendar Girls is a winner
Craig Cleveland reviews Whanganui Amdram's latest production.
Bridge too far: Collapsing culvert causes funds reallocation
Many bridges across the Whanganui district are expected to soon reach their expiry date.
Gardening: Prime time for vegetable planting
It's time to get that summer vegetable garden planted.
Taihape charity knitters a popular visitor attraction
"Everyone knows that we’re doing the work for charity and they cheer us on."
How Whanganui's faulty footpaths are ranked
Council told 'not all severity five faults are able to be repaired at the moment'.
Largest-ever field ready for Whanganui's 3 Bridges Marathon
Weather conditions are expected to be ideal for competitors.
Whanganui news briefs
An ambulance donated to the Taumarunui community is now being used elsewhere.
Sunny Saturday to give way to cloudy Sunday for Whanganui
The weather is expected to fine up again on Monday.
Gary Clark on speed skating, Neil Diamond and keeping bugs under his pillow
Golf's his sport these days, but the skating coach still dons the Lycra once a year.
Outfit of the Month at the Whanganui Regional Museum is a glamorous evening gown
Outfit of the Month at the Whanganui Regional Museum
Taranaki council pushes water policy despite murky legal future
The coalition agreement spelled out a major shake-up of freshwater rules.
Why Whanganui needs a better bus service
'It’s transformative for lives and it’s transformative for the climate.'
International schools attend Whanganui Collegiate conference
“It’s been outstanding for us to host people from around the world."
Whanganui man achieves dream to be New Zealand’s fittest
“If you want to do well in CrossFit you give everything to do it."
Two Whanganui sites awarded heritage plaques
Bushy Park Homestead and Whanganui Musicians Club have been recognised.
High School 1st XI stuns Collegiate
It had been around a decade since the two sides met
New chief executive outlines pressures on council budget
“Every council is getting into the stage where it’s unaffordable.”
Road extension facing ‘frustrating’ delays
In the meantime, it has allegedly "made a fine airstrip".