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'Plan, plan, plan': How the construction industry is battling Covid interruptions

"It's a bit of a balancing act and we're all just wading through it as best we can."

Whanganui River tribes axe annual tribal pilgrimage

The annual two-week journey down the Whanganui River has been happening since 1988.

'Huge relief': Kayaker rescued off Whanganui coast

A member of the public alerted Coastguard Wanganui.

NZ summer travel: Five new things to do in Whanganui

As Aotearoa's only Unesco City of Design, there's tons to see, do and eat in Whanganui.

Holiday business boom: How much more Whanganui is spending

New figures show overall spending is up, but hospitality spending is down.

Whanganui comedian wins Best Male at Comedy Hub Awards

"As always, I'll just keep showing up, getting the job done and hanging on for dear life."

Two Whanganui dairies held up at gunpoint

Both the Alma Rd Dairy and Four Square St John's were targeted on Saturday morning.

Ex-All Black Glen Osborne returns to roots as community constable

He's fitting right in with the Waverley locals.

Iwi collective's mobile units roll out to boost jabs

The collective is on a 15-week mission to increase vaccination rates.

Mt Ruapehu crater lake temp rising again

The crater lake is now sitting at 31C, overflowing into the nearby Whangaehu River.

Rangitīkei flooding fears ease, Pipiriki Raetihi Rd closed by mud

Heavy rain caused some issues around the region on Monday night.

Whanganui to remain in Red, move to Orange confirmed in time for New Year

Whanganui will remain in the red setting until December 30.

'Pretty bad': Homes threatened as wild weather sparks flooding in Manawatū

Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said they have responded to 35 call-outs.

Monarch butterflies find home in Whanganui garden

In 30 years, Margaret Innes hadn't seen so many monarchs in her garden.

Whānau memories flood back in exhibition

An exhibition includes a special item for a Whanganui Regional Museum staff member.

Students making most of free trades training

Close to 1000 students at UCOL have taken up free trades training.