Nasa astronomer to speak on life on other planets
'Maybe someone, or something, is breathing out there too.'
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Fire in vacant Whanganui building under investigation
“When we arrived, it was well involved."
‘Felt the Earth move’: Boom follows bright light as Kiwis spot meteor in sky
Could you have a meteorite in your backyard?
Nicky Rennie: The etiquette of dog-walking
OPINION: There's one place that really isn’t a secret if you are a seasoned dog-walker.
Good yarns on Whanganui River Rd mail run
Reporter Liz Wylie hitches a ride in the mail van.
Council 'closer to the action' after shutting holdings company
“You need people there with commercial expertise and knowledge of the industries."
Whanganui runner smashes world record
The 5000m comes at an excellent time as Gibbs prepares for the famous Boston Marathon
Whanganui closed for business on Easter Sunday
'The world’s not going to end if a shop or two isn’t open.'
Whānau-run business provides authentic Whanganui River adventures
An inter-generational adventure business on the Whanganui River is booming.
'Where's the low option?': Councillors' views on rates rise
'Everyone has to take some pain here.'
Whanganui Holdings bites the dust
The decision was made at a closed Whanganui District Council meeting this week.
Whanganui's 'most important project' is at Kokohuia wetlands
'The site had been fenced off from the community for decades.'
Variety show to keep the lights on
'It’s not going to be a big, scary thing where people have to be perfect.'
Tough decisions needed to achieve 10.6 per cent rates rise
'I've talked to fellow mayors around New Zealand and there is some very real concern.'
Peter Gordon's Homeland restaurant to close its doors
The site is due to be part of a major redevelopment.
'We knew it was possible': United claim Coastal Challenge
It was a low scoring affair in Whanganui.
Rob Rattenbury: New fridge a chance to start afresh
Rob Rattenbury: All was not well with the great white monster.
Horizons plan proposes double-digit rate increase
The consultation period for Horizons’ plan runs until April 22.
Chateau bidders need more certainty, mayor says
The historic hotel has been closed for more than a year.
Raetihi's prehistoric delight
Among the collection is the costume of Dr Alan Grant worn by Kiwi actor Sam Neill
Is the ratepayers association rising again?
'People can attend meetings, gather information and pass it on to ratepayers.'
From donuts to dunks: Big plans for Williams Domain
'More use of the domain would potentially discourage antisocial behaviour.'
'Over the moon': Soft plastic recycling arrives
“It’s one of these areas that hasn’t really had a home".
Person taken to hospital after Whanganui school assault
Emergency services were called to the school on Thursday afternoon.
Stand off over school pool fees
'I want whoever comes and sits where I am today to know the history and the story...'
Brrrrr! Autumn arrives with a shudder in Whanganui
It will also be chilly overnight on Wednesday and Thursday.
South Taranaki faces double-digit rates rise
'We need to pay more just to keep doing what we are already doing.'
Rachel Keedwell: Transport plans lack joined-up thinking
OPINION: Pretending we can separate transport and emissions is complete nonsense.
More travelling Kiwis could mean tougher winter flu season
“When you’re sitting in a plane for three hours or more it’s a great breeding ground.”
Q & A Whanganui: Hairdresser Jerry Francis
He's about to open his new premises JF Hair in Aramoho
Search for missing diver called off
The diver went missing from a vessel off the coast of Pātea on March 10.
Cyclists encouraged to 'claim the lane'
“It’s not about anyone being more important or taking over."
'We need to steel ourselves': Climate forum comes to town
'You have to recognise the doom and gloom but you also have to walk out of it.....'