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Whanganui’s summer was much warmer than usual
It was the ninth warmest summer on record for New Zealand.

World cup planned for sport unique to Whanganui
'It’s not played anywhere else in the world.'

Two seriously injured in Waitōtara crash
Emergency services were called to Moumahaki Rd at 2.57pm on Sunday.

Survey reveals Kiwi cannabis habits and concerns
'Notable decrease in (medicinal) cannabis prices', says doctor

Council moves Whanganui & Partners and economic development in-house
The decision follows a review of council-controlled organisations.

From Boris Johnson and David Lange to 'hermit' in Whanganui
Jeya Wilson has worked with world leaders; now she's living "a simple existence".

NZ Olympic duo and Wellington band TOI create Paris anthem
Max Brown says the song captures the emotions tied up in reaching the Olympic dream.

‘Cleverness off the scale’ at Zinefest
There will be 20-plus stalls at the 2024 Whanganui Zinefest.

Council spends $2.78m on planes for pilot academy
'We couldn’t be bringing the students to Whanganui without those aircraft.'

Artists Open Studios promises bigger, brighter event
The 2024 event includes an auction of works by the late Lyndsay Patterson.

High School claim North Island rowing title for first time
Whanganui High School and Collegiate now turn their attention to the Maadi Cup.

Airline says Ōhakea’s staffing woes put commercial flights at risk
The airline warned the former Transport Minister.

25 homes still without power, helicopter crew repairing damaged lines
'The lines have been brought down in a remote area where access is challenging.'

'Heartbroken and angry': Principals respond to threat to remove free school lunches
'There’s no doubt in my mind that they come to school hungry.'

Heavy rainfall, 80km/h winds cause Whanganui power outages
At 3am today there was 9.4mm of rainfall in just one hour.

Civil Aviation Authority investigating forced landing at Whanganui Airport
'We are working with the operator to determine the cause.'

Number of head injuries at Whanganui Prison undocumented
“No one has ever asked them about it."

'Bled every cent': Mum secretly used $130k of relatives' money
Faith Fruean took advantage of the migrants, using their wages to live a bling lifestyle.

Status quo or room to grow? Airport's future being mapped out
Uncertainty over aeronautical fees remains an issue for airport users.

Multiple injuries in Whanganui crash
Four people have been taken to Whanganui Hospital and three others have minor injuries.

Forced landing at Whanganui airport
Three appliances and a tanker from the Whanganui fire station were at the scene.

Whanganui mayor reflects on iwi relations since occupation
'I’m here to celebrate what [the protesters] did. That’s the difference.'

Whanganui newborn tips the scales
A Whanganui couple have welcomed a surprisingly big baby boy.

Te Aka Whai Ora's demise 'less than transparent', says health boss
'It doesn’t feel very transparent to me.'

'Majestic goat' leads son to missing dad
Brent Harrison was tramping in the Tararua Range when he got lost and confused.

Whanganui cricket: United and Marist closing in on semifinal spots
United will be hoping for an improved batting performance this weekend.

Ōhakune housing development scuppered with Kāinga Ora withdrawal
Ngāti Rangi says the decision is a major setback for the community.

'The safe house was full': Spike in crisis calls to Women’s Refuge
"Their focus is just staying alive and getting through the next day."