'It just reflects the risk' - total fire ban
Taranaki, Whanganui and Ruapehu ban fires - Rangitīkei about to follow.
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Marist in Central Districts finals of National Club Championship
Team hoping the Twenty20 format might allow them to pull off a couple of upsets.
Hot temps, hot times at Cooks
The returning holiday makers were joined by newcomers from other centres.
What's in a name?: The fight to declare a climate emergency
"It's very scary. We are all going to die and we are losing 200 species a day."
Whanganui teams enjoy wins in senior Manawatu softball competition
All Whanganui teams, apart from Braves, are in winning moods in Manawatu softball league.
Chemotherapy may soon be available in Whanganui
Whanganui cancer patients and Waimarino community to benefit.
Dramatic influx of rabbits at Whanganui SPCA
Over the past three months, Whanganui SPCA has had an influx of rabbits.
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.