Castlecliff community showcased with repainted basketball court
'I was here about a year ago and look at the difference from now till then.'
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Taupō Quay building takes home top heritage prize
Since 2020, the building has undergone earthquake strengthening and a full restoration.
Rob Rattenbury: Matthew Perry was a friend to us all
OPINION: All too often, we see shining bright stars fade away long before their time.
Child in hospital after Castlecliff hit-and-run
Police are urging the driver of the car to come forward.
Child in critical condition after hit-and-run
The vehicle is described as a small, hatchback-sized light blue car.
Make waves while the sun shines in Whanganui East
Is a long, hot summer on the way for Whanganui East Pool users?
Schools of rock: Hitting the road to 'ignite' young talent
“All of a sudden, they are in a rock band making music together and working up a song."
New fuel station to bring greater competition to Whanganui market
A price disparity with adjacent regions has created a need for more stations in Whanganui.
Sunny weekend before things take a turn for the wetter
Fine and settled weather means sunny days but cold mornings for the weekend.
Hastings-trained winner to be transferred to Aussie stable
A roundup of the week's racing.
Iwi and council partner up to spend ‘better-off’ funding
Whanganui District Council says it 'jumped the gun' by initially not consulting iwi.
Water quality at Castlecliff Beach above the rest in Whanganui
The majority of swimming spots in Whanganui had poor-quality water.
Mt Ruapehu records driest October on record
October also saw the hottest temperature on record in Ruapehu for the month.
Build it up, tear it down: Attention turns to construction waste
"People want to do better for the environment and be green and innovative."
'Virtue-signalling': Councillor lambasts community climate fund
Rob Vinsen says the money would be better spent elsewhere.
Historic Whanganui building put up for auction
The building was originally built in 1914 and will go under the hammer in December.
Ratana whānau from around the motu return to celebrate magical day for the church
November 8 is a very important date for the Ratana faith
Bill Milbank remembered for his brilliant eye as former Sarjeant Gallery director
"Rest in peace, dear Bill. You’ll always be with us."
Rangitīkei property and land values up across the board
Average land values for lifestyle properties rose by 52 per cent.
Athletics: Whanganui guns back on home track
Cooks Gardens hosts a round of the Central Teams Competition
Council paying for 'reactive' riverbank approach
“Something needs to be done and we need to be informed."
Whanganui-born talent started as a teenage cartoonist
'It leaves it to us to appreciate the extraordinary talent of this artist.'
Wellington's Warratahs return to Whanganui
It’s been a while since Whanganui heard the Warratahs play live.
'The wounds from that time are still present': NZ author on staying 'real' in small cities
“When you write fiction, it’s like you’ve got a mask on."
Person in hospital after single-vehicle crash
Police, Hato Hone St John and Fire and Emergency New Zealand respond to incident.
Whanganui farmer named as new Beef + Lamb associate director
Mark Polson aims to contribute to the B+L board's decision-making as much as possible.
Council parking revenue higher than expected
"Under the old regime, it was pretty much all coins.”
'Significant risk': Killer, sex offender will remain under extended supervision order
Basil Mist served 20 years for sexual offending against girls and killing his partner.
'It’s bad enough': Cancer patients still can't get chemotherapy treatment in Whanganui
“An hour can be a long time if you’re not feeling well.”
Beautiful vision: Whanganui a new chapter for author
Minnie Baragwanath's book "Blindingly Obvious" is a candid account of an eventful life.
Support for National Park to restore ‘most beautiful name’
A three-month public consultation on the name change proposal will open on Tuesday.
Whanganui artist in international limelight
Whanganui artist accepted into this year’s Rencontres Internationales Paris/Berlin