Local Focus: So far so good in level 3 for Whanganui
Variety of fare available among the masks and 'smeyes'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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'It was horrid' - Woman tricked by lockdown scammers
Public warned to look out for scammers operating during lockdown.
McMaster joins 'young guns' at Ngā Tāngata Tiaki Trust
At 25, Tāwhiao McMaster is the youngest member at the board table.
Ministry of Health keeps quiet on DHB staff vaccination rates
The deadline for DHBs to know this information was August 31.
Two arrested at anti-lockdown protest in Whanganui
The protest took place on Tuesday morning.
Local Focus: Getting into The Gullies, Auckland artist chosen for Rangitīkei's first artist residency
Offer to reward artist and local farming community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Lockdown Hero: Top chef serves up love on a plate to those who serve the community
Top chef spends lockdown in the kitchen to serve meals to those who serve the community.
Loss of Ruapehu spring skiing 'heartbreaking'
"It's heartbreaking because there's nothing you can do about it."
Rangitīkei council decides on future representation
The preferred option will see the council retain the same number of councillors.
Council votes down call to increase number of Māori seats in six-yearly proposal
Ruapehu District Council voted down request from Māori for more seats
Supermarket centre opens 3 weeks early to meet demand
Chain sent just under 3.5 million cartons of food/groceries to stores in last week.
Kerry Ranginui celebrates a decade at forefront of NZ fashion
He began sewing his own garments "out of necessity, really".
Leigh-Marama McLachlan: 'This lockdown has hit me like a train'
'There is a lot to process that is completely out of our hands... so be kind to yourself'.
City's Women's Refuge busier during level 4 lockdown
Women's Refuge Whanganui staff are busy, but coping, manager says.
Local Focus: Whanganui DHB say we're not out of the woods yet
Over 44,000 vaccines given so far. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Business taking 'massive hit', some whānau running short of kai
Te Ranga Tupua iwi collective says business and whānau are feeling the pinch of lockdown.
SH4 opened to one lane after five-day closure
The road had been closed since Saturday after a large washout.
Iwi collective urges Māori to take their whānau for Covid jabs
Te Ranga Tupua has reactivated to help support local Māori through the Delta outbreak.
Anthonie Tonnon reaches Silver Scroll top five
The Whanganui musician says making the final stage "is as good as winning it".
Lockdown blues? Here's what the experts say about getting through
"The stress we're feeling is a normal reaction to an abnormal situation."
New daily vaccination record for Whanganui DHB
More than 1000 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine were delivered on Tuesday.
Council boss Fell resigns
'We now have a very effective organisation, which makes me immensely proud.'
Repairs under way on slip which closed SH4
The highway will remain closed until at least Friday.
Local Focus: Two tickets for the price of one
New companion card a welcome accessory. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Freedom camping site to help homeless in lockdown
'They have to provide the necessities for people over this time.'
Reality check: Testing ramps up as locations of interest in region identified
Additional testing facilities have been set up in Castlecliff, Raetihi and Taihape.
State Highway 4 Parapara remains closed
The Parapara Rd on SH4 is closed between Whanganui and Raetihi after a washout.
Delta outbreak: Locations of interest spread to three more North Island towns
It's likely the locations were visited by people on a flight carrying infected passengers.
New 10-piece band rises from Rātana Pā
"We want to go to the top. We'll definitely make that happen."
Big read: Legend of the skies Tango Mike notches 20,000 hours
"Thanks for getting me home safely after thousands of hours of some very serious bad s***"
Six dog attacks reported in Whanganui over four days
Dog attacks in Whanganui prompt a call for better control by owners.
Crews battle fire in shearing quarters near Taihape
Crews had to remove the roof of the shearing quarters to extinguish the fire.
Local Focus: Epic local turnout for Papakai Park
Neighbour's initiative sparks community park clean-up. Made with funding from NZ On Air.