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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.....'
United make record sixth Coastal Challenge Cup final after triumph over Marist
They will face Kāpiti Old Boys in the final.
Award-winning author back with collection of essays
'I hope that people will find some comfort in knowing they’re not alone...'
Opera School secures its future in Whanganui
The school is now solely owned by a Whanganui permanent stakeholders trust.
'Astounded': Behind the move to bring Whanganui & Partners in-house
“The staff is our priority and we remain committed to the best outcome for them..."
Port seeks long-term consent to dredge basin
It would return the depth of the port basin to historical levels.
New look for Guyton St revealed
The new streetscape will feature parklet areas on each block.
Sport Whanganui appoints new boss Tania King
She has held various leadership roles around Whanganui.
Mangaweka's historic cantilever bridge earns heritage listing
The 120-year-old Mangaweka Bridge has been awarded Category 2 historic place status.
'Hundreds of community hours': North Mole upgrade taking shape
Project includes car park, toilets, showers, raised timber walkways and native planting.
Broken-down carriages in Taumarunui railyard will be scrapped
'Obviously graffiti’s been a big issue; they’ve been damaged, smashed up.'
Skifield 'viable but risky' business
Dave Mazey says Whakapapa could be a commercial success.
'Crystal ball' will avoid pollution, says seabed mining company
The model to predict the drift of sediment in South Taranaki has not yet been developed.
Whanganui rivals do battle for title shot
For the first time United and Marist will meet in a playoff.
'Final' RAL bailout a waste of money, business owner says
A Ruapehu business owner says the latest government bailout is a waste of money.
Logging truck catches fire in Whanganui
The driver smelled smoke and pulled over on Anzac Parade.
Waimarino name proposal attracts more than 2500 submissions
A further 489 submissions have been made on changing the railway station name.
Scam ‘mule’ allegedly linked to $1.7m in stolen money is a CEO and company director
Victims want regulation; banks believe their systems are robust.
NZ Track and Field champs: Maples eyes third straight title
Whanganui provides 18 athletes in the 47-strong Manawatu/Whanganui team
Artists scoop $10,000 'gift' from Dame Doreen
Frances Stachl and Annie Mackenzie are the Blumhardt Foundation's 2024 recipients.
'We need to make the tough calls'
All but three of Whanganui's district councillors back W&P's move in-house.
Police investigate cause of abandoned house fire
Crews from Ohakune and Raetihi were called to SH49 on Tuesday night.
Multiple crews battle large scrub fire near Whanganui
Two helicopters used monsoon buckets to help tame the large vegetation fire.
Search for missing diver suspended
The diver went missing from a vessel off Pātea on Sunday.
Canadian professors speaking in Whanganui about historic ship
The Canadian professors are visiting the Alexander Heritage & Research Library on April 7.
'She lost hope': Young woman took her life after 10 years in state care
Esther Osborne was let down by 'systemic failings' at Porirua secure unit, says coroner.