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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
"Those dangers have been identified and reported and nothing has happened."
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
Whanganui news briefs
The man was taken into custody with the assistance of the Police Negotiation Team.
Police continue to monitor as Head Hunters tangi attendees depart Foxton
Police thanked the public for their patience as traffic management measures were in place.
Hunterville woollen brand takes out top spot at Rural Women Business Awards
The wool from this couple's Papanui Estate farm is turned into designer bags.
Cricket: Whanganui bounce back to topple Taranaki
Whanganui put on a great display with bat and ball.
'No tolerance for unlawful activity' - Police on alert as Head Hunters tangi closes SH1
There is a large police presence in the community as the funeral takes place.
Gareth Carter: Why late spring presents the ideal conditions for roses
OPINION: November is the month when roses start to bloom.
Power List: Who owns Mitre 10 stores throughout New Zealand?
Structure of this shy 49-year-old giant a quietly brilliant story of co-operative success.
The elephant in the room: The hidden sleep condition behind loud snoring
'It’ll be happening for years and they just won’t realise.'
Whanganui business closing down after 116 years
The site has been bought by a local housing developer.
Teacher who made cannabis oil can finish year without ankle bracelet
Timothy Pauro said he needed drug due to sleepwalking, also had guns in wardrobe.
Fish and chip shop fire destroys 40-year-old hair salon
The shopping centre on St Johns Hill is 'like a little village', the salon owner says.
Alec McNab: Whanganui Riverbank Parkrun clocks 150 events
The Whanganui Riverbank Parkrun owes much to the organisation of Judy Mellsop.
Region's roadworks ramp up for summer
Resurfacing work north of Taihape has been completed but more projects loom.
Whanganui is ripe for development with B Corp
Benefit corporation framework looks at five main areas of business performance.
'Tastetival is just weird': Rebrand for Marton Festival gets axed by council
The name change didn't go down well with locals.
Will concerts be coming to Whanganui's velodrome?
'We are heading into the unknown a little bit.'
'He’s a little warrior': Whanganui hit-and-run victim out of coma
The family have blown away by the support they've received from the Whanganui community.
Author to tell story of world-famous iris hybridiser
The subject of the book was most famous for her work on iris flowers.
Whanganui runner breaks world record
'My finish time was a bit quicker than I’d expected.'
Fire at St Johns Hill fish and chip shop
'We have no indication whether it was suspicious or not at this stage.'
Roses are... purple? Whanganui growers scoop major award
The Matthews family is "on a good run" after finding success with its blooms.
Why a Rangitīkei forestry developer is turning to AI
The two companies both work at breaking down financial barriers for carbon farming.
Man in custody after firearms incident in Whanganui
Neighbours evacuated over gas leak fears.
Ranger called after florist dog pops out to see passing pups
Dogs can be in the owner's shop but not on the street in part of Whanganui's central city.
Whanganui's Fest of Cultural Unity event brought out the people in great numbers
The 2023 Fest of Cultural Unity event had 21 ethnically diverse food stallholders.
Serious injuries in truck crash on SH1 near Hunterville
State Highway 1 has remained open after the incident.
Proposal to return trams to Whanganui streets
The options were created to include the community and pressure the district council.