Latest from Manawatu-Whanganui

Number of trained staff restricts critical care unit to three ventilators

Whanganui is "restricted by the number of trained staff that we have available".

30 Whanganui DHB staff stood down

The staff represent around 3 per cent of the Whanganui DHB workforce.

Iwi collective helping whānau prepare for Covid traffic light framework

Te Ranga Tupua is working to provide information and build preparedness and resilience.

'I'm one of the lucky ones' - Woman beats one of the deadliest cancers

77-year-old former farmer defeats dangerous cancer through proactive approach and surgery.

Up to 33 unvaccinated Whanganui DHB workers could lose jobs

The staff will be stood down on pay.

Housing top priority for Ngāti Rangi

The central North Island iwi is developing housing opportunities in the Ruapehu area.

Whanganui gardeners warming to bananas

Backyard banana growers in Whanganui are increasing

'Highly needed' counselling programme rolling into Whanganui schools

Tawhero School is one of the four Whanganui schools part of the pilot programme.

'The human side of war': Untold stories of New Zealanders' experiences in World War II subject of new book

Few were left untouched by the deadliest war in history.

Which DHB has the most unvaccinated staff?

How many staff at your DHB aren't vaccinated?

Lake Alice patients frustrated by police investigation delay

Former patients have spent decades waiting to see if their pleas for justice are answered.

Whanganui named UNESCO City of Design

Whanganui will be the NZ's only UNESCO City of Design

Local Focus: The Covid refugee carnival 'making things up as we go along'

Mahons Amusements isn't sure where it is taking its Ferris wheel next.

Handful of councils eye joint effort to fight Three Waters

National's Chris Luxon has backed a rebel group of councils hitting back at Three Waters.

Two arrested after armed carjacking and high-speed police chase

Pursuit of high-risk offender was initiated with assistance of the AOS and air support.

Vehicle overturns near Raetihi

Two people were inside.

How to get body confident as summer approaches

Local professionals give tips for ways to manage weight and habits over the silly season.

Will companies outside vaccine mandate enforce the jab?

At present, the choice to get vaccinated or not is still in the hands of employers.