'Completely unique': Rangitīkei River births NZ first for beer
The first beer brewed with a wild yeast is set to be released later in November.
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NZ's rookie comedian of the year always 'the class clown'
Tawi won the Raw Comedy Quest Grand Final during the weekend in Auckland.
Furlong Cup: Ben Smith notches record century as Whanganui hold on for draw
Whanganui pair dig in to salvage draw.
Whanganui comedian Luke Tawi wins Raw Comedy title
“It’s putting our little city on the map.”
Targeted forestry rates 'a blunt instrument'
"It’s about looking for an equitable way of covering that cost.”
Mayor meets with ‘key players’ in hotel industry
“It’s still early days, but we want to move as fast as we can.”
Inside the country's largest alarm monitoring business
'It's a hidden success story, people just don’t realise what we do.'
Whanganui weather: What to expect this week
“Whanganui will be far from the worst place to be this week."
Nailbiter! Whanganui reacts to narrow final loss
“I don’t recall any game where the captain was sent off like that.”
Golfer's round saved by once-in-a -lifetime shot
'We looked everywhere but, in the end, I declared the ball as lost'
Use of Whanganui shared pathways increased by 12 per cent
The Whanganui District Council said the increase in use was due to promotion of the paths.
Whanganui artist opens new gallery
The gallery could become a collective of other people's work in the future.
Developer still ‘addicted to building’ despite setbacks
“We just have to hurry up and wait.”
'Lucky to be alive': Hunter found with serious injuries
"It was a very emotional time when we got to him and saved him.”
Eric Dodd recieves Peter Nelson Award for pest control in Horizons region
Retired Horizons staff member acknowledged for expertise in vertebrate pest management.
Ground broken in Whanganui bus shelter project
Work on the bus stops is expected to be completed by May 2024.
Cost of maintaining Whanganui’s ‘deteriorating roads’ set to skyrocket
“In a dry season, the less we mow the more there is a fire risk.”
'If in doubt, don't go out': Coastguard warns of dangers of bar crossing
“There’s three types of bars: dangerous, very dangerous and extremely dangerous."
'Stifling development': Historic building restrictions revoked
In years gone by, Springvale Rd was anticipated to be a main highway.
It's official - Māori wards will feature in district
The wards will be in place for the 2025 and 2028 election.
'It's going to be huge': 25 years for iconic Hunterville Huntaway Festival
The race in which shepherds eat disgusting things has hit a milestone.
Wanganui Road Rodders celebrate 50th anniversary
People came from as far away as Australia to help the club mark its golden milestone.
Mayors get behind breast cancer street appeal
“Breast cancer is survivable, and if I can help with the message, I can help save lives."
Council concern over logging damage to Whanganui roads
'This isn't concentrated to just one area, it's network-wide.'
Jamie Ballantyne on coal mining, couriering and the 'alien sport' of cricket
"A forward defensive shot? No idea what you’re talking about."
Whanganui weather: What to expect this week
Intermittent showers and humid conditions are likely to be the main features of the week.
Rob Rattenbury: Every politician has their day
OPINION: Politicians come and go, they have their moments in the sun then usually fade.
Dawn of a new era for disc golf in Whanganui
"Unlike normal golf clubs, there are no fees. You just rock up and play.”
Two dead on region's roads
Police have “a firm focus” on four main causes of death and serious injury on the roads.
In profile: Meet Whanganui Girls College principal Nita Pond
“I love teaching - it fills my cup."