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‘Cash came in for Crays’: Couple given crayfish permit for hui illegally sold 35kg to local restaurant
Tony Magner says he's embarrassed by the fall from grace.
Truck rolls on SH1 in North Island, one seriously injured
One person was airlifted in a serious condition.
The ‘defining moment’ that inspired Whanganui’s newest cop
'It made me realise that I truly had what was needed to put others first.'
‘We could lose experts’: Funding uncertainty for literacy teachers
Possible reinvestment of funds has been labelled 'a kneejerk reaction to finances'.
Let there be light: New era begins at Hockey Whanganui
'We are trying to be the best we can be as a small region'.
Young Hunterville farmer wants to lower environmental footprint of family’s dairy farm
“I get most stressed when the cows aren’t performing well."
Three to tango: Council pitching multi-council water delivery
'Time is going to go fast. We need to hear from you.'
From e-bikes to viaducts: What to expect on Whanganui’s new trail
Riders can see landmarks like the Taonui and Hāpuawhenua Viaducts.
‘Best day ever’: Suzy Cato inspires music teacher’s journey from superfan to educator
Suzy Cato's photo throwback revealed Curtis Bunker as a devoted fan.
‘Dreams come true’: Whanganui woman’s cochlear implant journey finally realised
Shona Beamsley cannot wait to hear her grandchildren say the words, 'I love you, Nana'.
‘Escaping the hood’: He wanted to be a gangster - then he went to a comedy show
'You can come from humble beginnings and grow up poor - you can still make it out.'
Letters: NZ needs a long-term vision for infrastructure
OPINION: 'Why do we have to spend time and money cleaning up after the incompetents?'
NZDF prepares medics for disaster relief amid severe weather events
The exercise simulates a severe weather event on a Pacific Island.
‘Up for the challenge’: Rangitīkei council’s new boss sets priorities for first months
Carol Gordon will prioritise central government reforms in her new role.
‘Mild but variable’: Whanganui’s weather outlook for the weekend
Heavier rain and fresh winds are forecast for next week.
‘Unlikely to improve’: Dry outlook for Horizons region
Drought declared in Horizons region; $100,000 support available.
North Mole regeneration project may need extra funding
The project received $876,250 from MBIE's Tourism Infrastructure Fund.
Desert Road reopens after closure cost freight industry $100,000 daily
The Desert Road closure forced 800 trucks daily on to a 40-minute detour.
Fire started by prisoner in Whanganui Prison; assaults staff member
The prisoner lit a mattress in his cell on fire.
Iwi-Māori partnership unveils plan to boost health outcomes from Taumarunui to Whanganui
The plan focuses on 'culturally attuned and responsive' health and wellbeing outcomes.
Whanganui fish and chip shop fire caused by oily rag ‘bursting into flames’
'It doesn’t happen often.'
User pays an option to fund Dublin St replacement
The bridge is regularly inspected for safety.
High school teacher who groomed two students can now be named
The Whanganui teacher was sentenced to home detention last year.
Weterman wins national squash volunteer award
The 35-year-old has been involved in squash since the age of 12.
Scrapped: Food waste service bites the dust
Councillors voted 9-4 in favour of ending the service before it even began.
‘Get paid to join’: 300 sign up for first Whanganui citizens’ assembly
Participants will be paid $500 for attending four to five meetings.
Abuse towards ‘vulnerable’ council staff not slowing down
Council boss David Langford is "happy to front up" to people angry with the council.
'Desperately need water': Drought tightens grip on farmers
'Springs and wells are drying up, putting huge pressure on stock water availability.'
State-integrated school’s optional $10,000 fee shocks parent
The fee for day students nearly doubled from $5585 since 2020.
Why two men are determined to finish a stranger’s dream boat
'I don’t even know the guy but that boat’s got to be finished.'
Iwi celebrate $21.7m settlement but brace for challenges ahead
Iwi negotiator Aiden Gilbert said the day was joyful but there were challenges ahead.
First redress payments made to Lake Alice survivors
Fifteen survivors have received $150,000 rapid redress payments so far.
A unique slice of Paradise in the middle of nowhere
Kem Ormond's three days at Blue Duck Station were truly something special.