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‘Too painful’: We could have done better on lowering rates – councillor
One councillor called it 'totally unpalatable'.
Kerbside recycling has smooth start apart from minor teething issues
The new kerbside recycling collection began earlier this month.
Health system 'heaving from winter illnesses'
Patients urged to consider options as winter illnesses flood accident and medical.
Police seize cannabis in lolly packets
'It really shows you what length criminals will go to.'
Club rugby: Five in a row for Border after extra-time thriller over Kaierau
An extra-time thriller at Cooks Gardens.
Club rugby: Utiku claim first silverware in three decades
'This is still a young group, so hopefully that’s the first of a few.'
Master Electricians challenge lights up
The challenge is one of 13 regional competitions before the grand finals.
SH1 Himatangi closed until further notice after fatal crash overnight
Emergency services were called to the scene of the two-vehicle crash about 1am.
Long-time Whanganui cafe owner shuts up shop after 16 years
'I have always used real butter - never margarine, or substitutes.'
Final stage of 200km cycle route under way
'It will definitely be a big boost especially at the end of the trail.'
Tripadvisor award for Whanganui paddle steamer
The paddle steamer has been recognised by Tripadvisor for five consecutive years.
Early childhood centre to remain open for now
The Ministry of Education wants to cancel Manawatū's Country Kindy's licence.
'It’s only going to get worse': Whanganui pair join World Indigenous Suicide Prevention conference
'One way of talking about [suicide] is to get in the garden.' - Kiritahi Firmin.
Whanganui weather: Plenty of sunshine with a touch of frost
Frosty windscreens and clear skies lie ahead this week in the river city.
‘I howled with laughter’ - The Bitches' Box reviewed
Review: Kem Ormond checks out The Bitches' Box.
Club rugby: Taihape pull off extra-time upset to lift crown
It was a thriller under lights at Cooks Gardens.
Whanganui rugby: Kaierau, Border book final showdown
Discipline proved a major issue for injury-riddled Taihape, with five players sin-binned.
‘A strong focus on Māori for the first time in my career’: How Māori health providers are moving forward
Māori health providers are in 'a state of abeyance'.
Rob Rattenbury: How Covid changed our lives
OPINION: Some businesses are still struggling to return to normal trading figures.
'A liar and a predator:' Victim confronts soldier who filmed naked teens in shower
One of the victims was only 11 to 13 at the time.
Overnight road marking begins at new SH1/3 roundabout
The road marking will take place from 7.30pm to 5am.
Whanganui junior darts whiz heading to Budapest tournament
Jayde Bell will compete in Hungary in October.
Whitebait restoration site hits snag
An old dump site was discovered on the Whanganui River's edge in Aramoho.
No funding for Ōhakea planned upgrades
Upgrades of $2m for the Air Force base have been put on ice.
Three Whanganui artists finalists in prominent awards
Three artists have four works selected in the finals of the Parkin Drawing Prize.
Pātea Hangi shop filling bellies with kai Māori
Duty manager Carol Turner says the shop has something for everyone.
New payment to help drought-affected communities
The Rural Assistance Payments are available to 38 districts across the country.