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Proposed Kāinga Ora homes 'nowhere near' enough to fix Whanganui’s housing problems
“Because all of us, everybody in Whanganui, suffer because of inadequate housing.”
Ohakune vegetable growers grapple with cost pressures
"You can only absorb so much until it’s not worth growing."
Offshore wind farm could bring hundreds of jobs, consortium says
She said their proposal's wind farm was "quite a bit larger" than any onshore operation
Wage squeeze: 'We'll pay the best, the most that we can'
Chamber chair Glenda Brown said businesses are pressured to pay premium wage rates.
The company in Whanganui with its fingerprints all over famous retail stores
"We've been here 40 years and they [Whanganui public] have no clue."
MSD boss meets with workers losing jobs after dud ski season
'This [ski] season doesn't look as if it's going to get any better.'
Local car dealers say they have seen demand for new vehicles wane
Prices of near new cars are expected to "come off the boil" as the market normalises.
Whitebaiting season drops from 15 weeks to nine, concerns spots could be crowded
The whitebaiting season has been cut down from 15 weeks to just short of nine.
Bullrush! Cow v cop as beast makes run for freedom
The cow was seen walking up Maria Pl before police arrived to try control it.
Finance expert says to stay the course with KiwiSaver, don't panic
Tom Hartmann described the drops in KiwiSaver as theoretical, 'paper losses'.
Hospital's mental health unit moved to Wicksteed St
Patients and staff were moved to the Te Rito site on Wicksteed St about two weeks ago.
'Anzac veteran' supporting anti-mandate protesters never served
Vernon Ballance of Whanganui donned a replica uniform.
Taco Bell seeks consent to build Whanganui store
A decision has not yet been made on the resource consent application.
'Every week's a crisis': Eat or pay bills as cost of living cripples family budgets
"Food is one where it's making a terrible impact ... That's a basic."
Fire crew remains overnight after wood factory fire
Eastown Timber owner says he will start talking to insurers before they start rebuilding.
Five tips to save for your home deposit in small-town NZ
Lifting KiwiSaver payments, stricter budgeting and finding cheaper rent are some ideas.
Elderly woman frustrated by no-shows from in-home carers
Aged Concern Whanganui: No-shows of in-home carers are increasing
On yer bike: An in-depth look at cycling in Whanganui
'You don't need to be in the latest gear and you don't need to be good.'
Sex offender Stewart Murray Wilson dies in hospital, aged 74
Stewart Murray Wilson, known as the Beast of Blenheim, has died in hospital.
How August lockdown put house settlements in jeopardy
One person got stuck obliged to buy house in Australia but couldn't finish sale here
Local memories of 9/11 terror attack flood back 20 years on
'I will never, ever, in a million years forget that moment'. Locals share their memories.
Has Whanganui stuck to the rules on lockdown?
Whanganui people largely compliant apart from a few night crawlers, police say
Ministry reveals how many Covid-19 close contacts in Whanganui region
After going to Bayleys Auckland conference, Whanganui staff in self-isolation.
'We're old hands': Whanganui housing market holding up in lockdown
'Everybody's developed ways to be able to keep the industry moving during these periods.'
Standoff between builders and council over new consent rules
Stratford builders say guidelines suddenly being implemented by council delaying projects.
Investors drop out of Whanganui housing market, first-home buyers fill void
"Three months ago it was carnage."
Final Chathams flight for versatile Convair 580
Air Chathams' stalwart Convair 580 is to be retired at the end of the month.
At a crossroads: How Bulls is thriving
The "humming" town of several thousand people seeing a new influx of residents.
Body of missing Whanganui River swimmer recovered
Body of 20-year-old recovered after swim in Whanganui River ended tragically.
Man discharged from Whanganui Hospital, died hours later
A grieving Marton woman says her late husband should have been kept in hospital.
Grandma struggles to find her own place
Whanganui grandmother is sharing with 14 family members because she cannot find rental.
No ruling in drug-dealer themed kid's burger stoush
The dispute centres on a burger on the kids' menu called "Trafficking".
Teen has to avoid sun to keep swelling down after brain injury
Alice Giltrap continues recovery from brain injury.
Mum of six who considered living in car finds home
Facing homelessness, mum of six gets a rental.
Property Brokers had 25 rentals available last week
Property Brokers come into crop of rental stock.
Drug dealer theme sparks stoush over kid's burger
A dispute over a "Trafficking" burger has come to a head.
Rental property crisis: Single mum with six kids faces living in her car
Whanganui mother of six considers moving her family into her car
Collins: Govt supporters would be 'pretty good at the inquisition'
Crusher Collins slams Labour Government in front of Whanganui retirees.
Medicine shortage: Pharmacists rationing paracetamol
Whanganui pharmacy raises alarm on stock
Animal remains strewn near popular beach - graphic images
Dumping continues to plague Whanganui
Police investigating car fires in Whanganui
'I was waiting for it to explode and you know, kill us all. It was bloody terrifying.'
Council considers iwi's ambition for control of Whanganui land
A document shows iwi land negotiators' intentions.
Property management company operating 'like a ponzi scheme'
Former employee says she regularly saw bonds not being lodged.
Justice Minister: 'We can't just keep locking up more and more people'
Justice Minister visits Whanganui.
Sold to brothels: Mother and daughter battle horrors of sex trafficking in Nepal
Kiwi mum and daughter help girls in Nepal who are often sold to brothels from age nine.
Blind teen tells classmates to get heads out of phones
Darcy Britton warns students: look up.
Brain infection: Teenager defies medical odds
Alice Giltrap back in Whanganui after emergency flight to Wellington.
Mayor's message to landlord: Repair flats or 'get out'
Mayor supports MBIE investigation into Pink Flats
Dog dead amidst poison fears at popular dog park
Dog dies of unknown causes after park visit
Mass exodus: 22 kids withdrawn from school over teacher bullying claims
What's going on at Kaitoke School?
Don't panic - Kevin Edmonds is fine and well, his email just got hacked
Whanganui retiree frustrated with messages he didn't send
Woman loses $4000 to fake Spark call
Whanganui woman's Spark scam highlights dangers of believing who calls.
Kiwi family feared teenage daughter was dead three times
What was thought to be glandular fever turned out to be near fatal encephalitis.
Popular doctor masked depression until it was too much
Coroner says Whanganui doctor was adept at hiding depression.
Te Reo beginners lining up for classes
Enrolments for te reo Māori classes rising in Whanganui
Marton Countdown's quiet hour a success
When the lights are on and glare reflects off the floor, it hurts so much Hunter screams.
Mattresses on floors and staff assaulted at mental health unit
Staff abuse and patients sleeping on mattresses on floor at Te Awhina unit.
Ex-Whanganui DHB chief took $400 taxi
Former chief exec took $400 taxi from Wellington to Palmerston North because of weather.
Joseph Parker: Safety must come first in corporate boxing
Joseph Parker reacts to amateurs being badly injured at corporate events.
Man behind historic ID card tracked down
Whanganui-born Navy man behind the mystery ID card has been found living in Auckland.
St Johns Hill School giving environmental workshop
St Johns Hill School showing other educators how to be an 'enviroschool'
Watch as teen survives crash with minor leg injury
CCTV captures dramatic crash at intersection near school.
Possibly more than 100 gang members at present in Whanganui
Probably more than 100 gang members in Whanganui at the moment say police
Former tenants slam property management company
Former tenants say they are not surprised to hear of The Rent Centre's failings.
No excuse for company of 20 years property management experience says investigator
The Rent Centre fined for more than 100 breaches of Residential Tenancies Act
Mixed reactions to allowing baby in the classroom
Whanganui school found parents' concerns over baby in the classroom 'incredibly upsetting'
Teacher bringing baby to class sparks parent complaints
Stoush brewing over Whanganui school allowing teacher to have baby in classroom.
The last hope: Heading to Russia for radical treatment
Briar Novis is just two months away from the trip she hopes will give her back her life.
Types of buses and safety to come under more scrutiny
Types of buses will be key to public service transport planned for Ruapehu
Rental nightmare: 'It was unfit for a dog for $320 a week'
Rental prices in Whanganui up nearly 40 per cent on last year
Okoia residents sick of 'crazy' driving
Okoia residents say it's only a matter of time before someone dies on dangerous corner.