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Whanganui news briefs
The man was taken into custody with the assistance of the Police Negotiation Team.
The man was taken into custody with the assistance of the Police Negotiation Team.
Police thanked the public for their patience as traffic management measures were in place.
The wool from this couple's Papanui Estate farm is turned into designer bags.
Whanganui put on a great display with bat and ball.
There is a large police presence in the community as the funeral takes place.
OPINION: November is the month when roses start to bloom.
Structure of this shy 49-year-old giant a quietly brilliant story of co-operative success.
Timothy Pauro said he needed drug due to sleepwalking, also had guns in wardrobe.
The shopping centre on St Johns Hill is 'like a little village', the salon owner says.
The Whanganui Riverbank Parkrun owes much to the organisation of Judy Mellsop.
Resurfacing work north of Taihape has been completed but more projects loom.
Benefit corporation framework looks at five main areas of business performance.
The name change didn't go down well with locals.
'We are heading into the unknown a little bit.'
The family have blown away by the support they've received from the Whanganui community.
The subject of the book was most famous for her work on iris flowers.
The Matthews family is "on a good run" after finding success with its blooms.
The two companies both work at breaking down financial barriers for carbon farming.
Neighbours evacuated over gas leak fears.
Dogs can be in the owner's shop but not on the street in part of Whanganui's central city.
The 2023 Fest of Cultural Unity event had 21 ethnically diverse food stallholders.
State Highway 1 has remained open after the incident.
The options were created to include the community and pressure the district council.
OPINION: "Everywhere one looks in Whanganui, one sees history".
Make the most of the dry weather while you can.
'If we knew then what we know now, I think we may have reconsidered buying this place.'
Prices for concrete and steel have 'gone through the roof', with fuel costs also rising.
'When people start swearing and yelling you have to knock it on the head.'