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'A challenging process': Big regional rates increase on cards
An audit process needs to take place before the public can have its say.

The Kiwi 'Grand Hotel' confident of turning it around after one-star reviews
Owner Sunil Kumar is confident the business will get back on track.

ANZ misses watchdog's scam warning after email caught in spam filter
Consumer NZ says ANZ's spam filter systems seem more effective than those detecting fraud.

'The smell of an oily rag': Possible funding boost for 'icon' park
“Regulation and rules alone will not and cannot halt the decline".

Million dollar public transport funding boost on cards
There could be more "Tide-like" services in Whanganui.

'It sounded like a car crash': Second Halswell St oak crashes into property
It's the second tree to fall on property in the same street in the same week.

New bus shelter hits speed bump
"Residents will use public transport if it is designed around their wants and needs".

Workers in hard hats and safety vests perfect subjects for Whanganui artist
Portraits prove a hit with work crews.

Where our rescue helicopter went in 2023
Dannevirke and Levin were the helicopter's most-visited locations in 2023.

'Out of control': Numbers waiting too long for specialist appointments reach 60,000
The number of people waiting too long for surgery and treatment is also growing.

January consumer spending up, hospitality spending drops
Data from Worldline shows a slight lift in consumer spending in January.

'Hell of a noise': 120-year-old tree falls on house and car
'It just dropped like anything.'

Whanganui East School urges more support for KidsCan
Parents are struggling with back to school costs.

Russell Howard bringing 'a bit of Piccinni' to Opera House
'It's a big, fat funny show about the world, really.'

Meet the Whanganui woman with one of the top All Blacks jobs
'The connection that rugby can make in our society is so important.'

Wild weather can't stop Highland Games
“At 4am I could still hear people enjoying themselves."

Whanganui Crown solicitor appointed High Court Judge
Michele Wilkinson-Smith has been Crown solicitor for Whanganui since 2016.

Wind disappears 'miraculously' before Cooks Classic mile
Before the meet, it was 'looking like a disaster'.

Frazzled: A first time parent’s guide to baby sleep
As if by some terrible black magic, the cot seemed to be our son’s most hated place.

'A lesson in humility and respect': Wrestling feud coming to a head next month
'If you want to get the job done right, you have to do it yourself.'

River discovery hailed a conservation success
“Extremely rewarding" fish find suggests good water quality in river catchment.

Man flown to hospital after falling 30m down cliff
A helicopter had to winch the patient out.

Councils send strong message of support at Rātana
Mayor Andy Watson offered his help to place the views of Māoridom before the Government.

Ohakune teacher’s military visits to boost Stem education
She will pass her knowledge on to students in the Ruapehu.

Fear of Treaty ‘meddling’ central to Govt’s Rātana challenge as Waitangi Day beckons
This year's Rātana may have seen the first politician get booed on the marae.