Dramatic influx of rabbits at Whanganui SPCA
Over the past three months, Whanganui SPCA has had an influx of rabbits.
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Technology company plans 30ha complex near Marton
Industrial area near Marton is the top pick for a wood biomass processing complex.
Whanganui softball in the mix
Only the Ezi Finance Whanganui Braves are struggling to stay afloat.
4x4 Trials: Turakina's Dan Cowper settles for third and fourth at Rangiwahia rounds
Dry conditions meant drivers had to be perfect or even small penalty points were costly.
Snooker: Waikanae's Neil Cameron wins the 6th Wanganui East invitational tournament
First time entrant claims the title after close final with former local champion.
Speedway: Hodge twins dominate West Coast Ministocks at Oceanview
Seth and Cody finish first and second overall on Saturday night.
Artist's work 'like Monet on acid'
Bright lights and mud pies in Earth Disco exhibition.
Speedway: West Coast Youth Ministock Championship at Oceanview tomorrow
Racers of tomorrow take centre stage.
Jetsprints: Whanganui drivers need to climb points standings in Wanaka
Crashes, engine problems and absences have left locals down the points table.
Records pruned at the Gardens
Records fell and personal bests were set at the 2020 Cooks Classic in Whanganui.
News briefs: Fire restrictions, swing update, farm worker injured
Whanganui news in brief
Whanganui snookers the visitors
Richard Matthews also won entry to the sixth annual AG Challenge Trophy Tournament.
News Briefs: One injured in crash, forum on cannabis
A person in a serious condition was airlifted to Palmerston North Hospital after crash
Bowls finalists found
The women's title could leave town while the men's will remain at home either way.
Motorsport: Whanganui's Richie Dibben dominates Supersport at first round of NZ Superbikes
Second season in this racing class already looking much better than the first.
Letters: Bus route changes need rethink
I feel sorry for those who don't drive but still need to go into town at affordable cost.
Athletics takes a look back to look forward - and it's looking good
Whanganui athletes had an outstanding season with the second half yet to come.
Boy drives for help after mum hit by falling tree
The accident happened in the Turakina Valley during high winds.
Best of 2019: Bit by bit: How the 'fragile' Thain's building is being demolished
South walls stand with no support as Central Demolition deals with fire-gutted building.
O&A: Well-known Whanganui kuia Kura Simon talks about her life
Kura Simon has been a keen sportswoman as well as a mother and tutor.
Best of 2019: Whanganui woman graduates with Master of Nursing while raising five children and working fulltime
Amy Hina graduated with a Master of Nursing while raising five kids and working full time.
Tours around region, heritage trees and a goblin forest
Get out and about with the Whanganui Summer Programme.
Heritage trees, Kauarapaoa and Pohangina Valley visits
Get out and about with the Whanganui Summer Programme.
Best of 2019: Thain's fire: 'How we fought Whanganui's biggest fire in years'
Gary Ward describes the sequence of events as they unfolded on Saturday night.
Stories of the decade: A visit fit for a prince
Whanganui people turned out in droves to welcome Prince Harry.
Taranaki, Kauarapaoa, Pohangina Valley tours on offer
Get out and about with the Whanganui Summer Programme.
Speedway invasion
Twenty-six drivers and cars will battle it out for top honours in an action-packed frenzy.
Captain Jess Watkin keep Hinds hopes alive
Hinds win one, lose one, Stags lose two, although one narrowly by two runs.
Stories of the decade: Change was in the air
Air New Zealand announced it couldn't continue providing a Whanganui-Auckland service.
Best of 2019: Growing population leads to more Whanganui traffic problems
Whanganui's growing population is putting pressure on the district's roads
Cemetery Circuit hometown heroes
Whanganui has proven a breeding ground for talented motorcycle racers over many years.
Teens run over cat then pull fingers at its distraught owner
A carload of teens hit and killed a cat, cheered then pulled fingers at its sad owners.
'I'm enjoying myself before the races have even started'
Regulars and newcomers turn out for a day of motorcycle street racing in Whanganui.
Street racing at its best
Virtually nothing separates the top riders in each class on the Whanganui programme.