Trampers' access to range under negotiation
Permission to cross private land is needed to access much of the Ruahine Forest Park.
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Whanganui councillors had opposing views when it came to the vote.
Whanganui bus service needs better routes, residents tell council
More funding for buses is on the way.
Last sailing of the season a Mother's Day treat
Three generations of a family were among those who enjoyed a cruise on the Waimarie.
Kajun Campbell Brooking wins Central North Island Raw Comedy
The funny-man is off to Wellington in August for the next round.
Local Focus: Jazz for peace
Unesco International Jazz Day known only in Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Death in Hunterville following house fire
Four fire trucks attended a "well-involved" house fire at a property in Hunterville.
Māori 'ready' for seats on council
Ruapehu woman Fiona Kahukura Chase urges Horizons to set up Māori wards.
Al Reid riding 'liquid courage' to Raw Comedy regional final
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Blooms galore at Autumn Flower Show
The show is on May 1-2 at the Whanganui Intermediate School hall.
Jazz Club celebrates NZ Music Month
Palmerston North musicians will play in Whanganui for the start of Music Month.
Planning key to tramping crossovers
Crossing a range gives trampers a sense of achievement but requires planning.
'It sucks': Dialysis patients devastated after closure of Auckland renal unit
Patients who spend 12 hours a week hooked up to a life-saving machine upset at closure.
Football: Chatham Cup focus for Athletic
Whanganui Athletic battled to a 1-all draw against Havelock North after being down a man.
Big read: Phil Nixon on why 'South Taranaki is the centre of the universe'
Mayor Phil Nixon sees a bright future for South Taranaki.
Horizons consulting on Māori wards
Horizons Regional Council are seeking submissions on whether to establish a Māori ward.
Speedway: Rees 1-2-3 worth the wait
It was a big night for the Rees family at the season finale at Oceanview Speedway.
'No answers': Police stumped by toddler's death in state care
Police have no idea how Deajay Parkinson-Batt died while in Oranga Tamariki care.
Local Focus: What's in a zine?
Underground publishing popular with library and buyers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
City booming as Easter Weekend events attract thousands
Events and weather conspire to make for a lively Easter weekend in Whanganui.
Whanganui's premier football sides kick off 2021 campaigns
Whanganui Athletic and Wanganui City both kick off their 2021 campaigns at Wembley
Whanganui news in brief: Search for boat, huge fire in Paradise
Huge fire, a smouldering car and a search for missing a boat, plus more news in brief.
Action aplenty at Oceanview Speedway
A good field of superstocks contested three memorial races.
Horizons proposes 8 per cent rates increase next year
The rise is needed to pay for the council's planned heavier workload.
Harvard graduate appointed to UCOL chief executive role
UCOL's new chief executive comes with a wealth of education-leadership experience.
Council will need to decide future of water infrastructure
The Government's Three Waters Reforms raise concerns about the future of Whanganui waters.
Marton local to dig deep in heavy metal showdown
Neil Tau is one of 12 competing for the title of New Zealand's best excavator operator.
Celebration of qualifications earned during year of disruptions
The UCOL Whanganui graduation will cap an extraordinary year of tertiary achievements.
Collegiate debaters not a team to argue with
Collegiate took the top spot for the first time since 2006.
Whanganui news in brief: Gumboot kudos, rail bridge struck
Train travel stopped for 24 hours after a truck carrying a digger struck a bridge
Good vibes at inaugural music festival
After the uncertainty of Covid alert level shifts, Sound Valley finally launched.
'Meet a Muslim': National roadshow ahead of mosque attacks anniversary
'Ignorance leads to misunderstandings,' says imam touring NZ.
Our biggest decision: What to do about water
Big decisions are looming for councils in the Government's three waters reform programme.