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![Police hunt for more details of Whanganui assault](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police hunt for more details of Whanganui assault
The assault left a man unresponsive at a Paterson St address.
![Truck crash near Pākaraka](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Truck crash near Pākaraka
One person was taken to Whanganui Hospital in a moderate condition.
!['We’ve done everything we can to find the right buyer': Pacific Helmets changes hands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'We’ve done everything we can to find the right buyer': Pacific Helmets changes hands
"... I’m not going to be carted out of the office on a gurney if I can help it."
![Protesters slam 'racist rhetoric' of new government policies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Protesters slam 'racist rhetoric' of new government policies
Iwi leader says demonstration in Whanganui will be 'the first of many'.
![Likely cause of Whanganui recycling centre fire revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rangitīkei District Council names new chief executive
Kevin Ross is staying on permanently as chief executive.
![Whanganui assault victim in stable condition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whanganui assault victim in stable condition
The victim was flown to Wellington Hospital in a serious condition.
![Power back on in Whanganui East following crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Power back on in Whanganui East following crash
A car struck a power pole in Whanganui East this morning.
![How Wanganui Enterprises is bouncing back](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
How Wanganui Enterprises is bouncing back
Wanganui Enterprises is preparing to re-employ previously laid-off workers.
![More than 2000 students test their mettle in Tough Kid challenge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
More than 2000 students test their mettle in Tough Kid challenge
'I felt really proud of myself.'
!['Opera boot camp' to celebrate 30th anniversary](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Opera boot camp' to celebrate 30th anniversary
Young singers will be put through their paces at the NZ Opera School in Whanganui.
![A man for all artists: Bill Milbank remembered for his dedication to Whanganui and NZ artists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
A man for all artists: Bill Milbank remembered for his dedication to Whanganui and NZ artists
He also instigated the Tylee Cottage artist-in-residence programme in 1987.
![State Highway 4 retreat project expected to be finished soon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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.
![Struggling to sleep? Here's four bad sleeping habits to break](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Struggling to sleep? Here's four bad sleeping habits to break
“It’s all about slowing the mind down."
![Whanganui-built boat heading to Tauranga for search and rescue role](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whanganui-built boat heading to Tauranga for search and rescue role
Construction on the boat began around July last year.
![Gonville Library and Community Centre awards and accolades](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gonville Library and Community Centre awards and accolades
Celebrating Gonville's community volunteers
!['The fun service': Using sport to tackle issues at school](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'The fun service': Using sport to tackle issues at school
'Now, we have something we know and believe will work. Let’s go with it.'
![Police seize significant amount of cash and drugs in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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.
!['Full monty' upgrade of Opera House could cost $33 million](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Full monty' upgrade of Opera House could cost $33 million
Council is "forging ahead with improvements but the big, gutsy decisions are yet to come".
![Why are parents declining vaccinations for their children in Whanganui?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Why are parents declining vaccinations for their children in Whanganui?
Rates are below pre-Covid levels.
![Why not having a power of attorney could mean a longer hospital stay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Why not having a power of attorney could mean a longer hospital stay
Planning ahead could prevent such difficulties for older patients.
![Speed limit cuts could relieve 'absolute pandemonium'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Speed limit cuts could relieve 'absolute pandemonium'
“This is a pretty hot topic for a lot of people and a lot of other councils."
![‘Getting riskier': Safety plan on way for river](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Getting riskier': Safety plan on way for river
"Those dangers have been identified and reported and nothing has happened."
![6yo hit-and-run victim discharged from hospital after miraculous recovery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
6yo hit-and-run victim discharged from hospital after miraculous recovery
Hit and run youngster John Major Taurua Mackay discharged after 3 weeks in hospital