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Recycling centre closed for another week
Due to building damage, the centre is likely to be closed until December 18.
Kids thrilled as NZDF chopper swoops down on school
A helicopter visit thrills Te Rā School students.
Truck crash near Pākaraka
One person was taken to Whanganui Hospital in a moderate condition.
Likely cause of Whanganui recycling centre fire revealed
The fire acts as a reminder to people to recycle their batteries correctly.
Rangitīkei District Council names new chief executive
Kevin Ross is staying on permanently as chief executive.
Whanganui assault victim in stable condition
The victim was flown to Wellington Hospital in a serious condition.
State Highway 4 retreat project expected to be finished soon
It is the last major repair to be completed on Parapara Rd after the June 2015 floods.
Whanganui-built boat heading to Tauranga for search and rescue role
Construction on the boat began around July last year.
Police seize significant amount of cash and drugs in Whanganui
Four people have appeared in Whanganui and Levin courts on charges related to the seizure.
It's musical chairs at Northland Regional Council
There has been a surprising switch of roles at Northland's environmental council.
Wheelchair Wagon still on a roll 40 years later
A pressing need in the community has been met by dedicated volunteers since 1983.
Royal status for Horowhenua AP&I Show
The Horowhenua AP&I Show has impressed the Royal Agricultural Society.
Whanganui business closing down after 116 years
The site has been bought by a local housing developer.
Region's roadworks ramp up for summer
Resurfacing work north of Taihape has been completed but more projects loom.
'He’s a little warrior': Whanganui hit-and-run victim out of coma
The family have blown away by the support they've received from the Whanganui community.
Author to tell story of world-famous iris hybridiser
The subject of the book was most famous for her work on iris flowers.
Serious injuries in truck crash on SH1 near Hunterville
State Highway 1 has remained open after the incident.
Proposal to return trams to Whanganui streets
The options were created to include the community and pressure the district council.
Whanganui firefighter deploying to Queensland wildfires
Aaron Hartley also went on a deployment to Canada earlier in the year to battle fires.
Whanganui recording increase in Covid-19 case numbers
The increase was likely due to a variant which can somewhat evade immune responses.
Person taken to hospital after State Highway 3 crash
The road was blocked by the incident, reopening to all traffic at 1pm.
Beanie me up: Women knits 1000 woolly hats for children
Norma McCallum's hobby benefits children.
Renegades Muster: 843km on two wheels in two days
The winner of the Renegades Muster race rode for more than 600km non-stop.
State Highway 4 in Ruapehu reopens after truck crash
A truck rolled over on the highway on Tuesday night.
Car versus truck collision near Whanganui
The collision with the truck sent the car into a ditch.
Whanganui Pride Week to end with wedding bells
It was hoped the wedding would become a regular part of future pride weeks.
Whanganui River power towers to be replaced
The lines supply Whanganui CBD, hospital, and council buildings.