Volunteering work earns Carla Donson honour
Donson first started volunteering when she was 14.
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Dental professional honoured in New Year list
Barbara Dewson began her career as a school dental nurse in Ohakune.
Bonnie Sue’s dedication to health sector honoured
She has advocated for the health of communities in the Whanganui region for 25 years.
Whanganui man appears in court after firearms incident
Charges include using a firearm against law enforcement and cultivating cannabis.
I’m new to this: Reporter discovers the finer points of bricks and mortar
Reporter Liz Wylie tries her hand at bricklaying and gets a smoko treat.
Whanganui records highest increase in pre-Christmas spending
Local experts said residents choosing to shop local was a reason for the increase.
Whanganui rep teams line up for summer
December is traditionally tournament month across Central Districts.
Road works on Forgotten World Highway to continue next year
The entire highway is on track to be sealed by the end of 2024.
I'm new to this: Professional Wrestling
What happens when a wrestling fan tries stepping into the ring for real?
Records broken at Cemetery Circuit 2023
Lap records were broken across multiple classes over the Boxing Day event.
Bad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summer
A substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.
The challenges of relocating ‘offensive’ monument
The statue will be moved somewhere else.
Recycling centre 'getting through as much as possible' after fire
What you need to know about the recycling centre's operations over the holidays.
Antisocial behaviour could lead to bollards on Moutoa Quay
Vehicles have been raced in the parking area, alongside burnouts and illegal dumping.
Whanganui weather: What to expect this Christmas
'I guess the good news story is the temperatures.'
Whanganui mayor Andrew Tripe’s Christmas message
Andrew Tripe: Christmas means different things for different people.
'Far too many': Road toll an alarm for summer
“You’re only a second away from a truck coming at you.”
Where is Unichem's defibrillator?
“Even if it saves one life, it’s worth its weight in gold.”
Whanganui alternative transport unaffected by NZTA funding halt
Use of shared pathways and bus services in Whanganui has increased over the year.
Ultraviolet water treatment plant will cost $1.5m
'Scoping and planning have already started and we’re looking at sizing and units.'
Whanganui athletics: Students shine at national champs
Plenty of athletes did not step on the podium but reached a final or set new PBs.
'That's just not a professional look': Mayor's office leaks
Rangitīkei District Council has approved a $19m new build to replace the old building.
Jones calls time on 'frothy rhetoric' around the Treaty being a charter of indigenous sovereignty
New Zealand First MP Shane Jones pushes back on Treaty debate.
Tangiwai 70th anniversary to be marked with national memorial service
The service will be held on January 21, 2024.
Business returns after St Johns Hill fish-and-chip shop fire
"Our goal is to get things underway as quickly as possible.”
Man shot by police transferred back to Whanganui Hospital
The man was shot after allegedly assaulting officers on December 12.
'Pretty humbling': Tāmata Hauhā boss nominated for New Zealander of the Year
'You sit back and go, ‘Actually, we’ve done some pretty remarkable stuff.'
Health rollbacks creating 'a level of nervousness'
"All of those contracts will transfer back to Te Whatu Ora, and what does that look like?”
Whanganui, Rangitīkei, Ruapehu await more details of Three Waters' repeal
The Government plans to repeal Three Waters early next year.
Velodrome launch attracts riders from Wellington and Cambridge
Whanganui's Accoya-surfaced velodrome hailed as among world's best.
'A real privilege': Sport Whanganui boss signs off
'It's not about high performance, it's about getting out and doing stuff.'
The rare bird only found along the Whanganui River
It was first seen on the river's lower areas about 30 years ago - and now there's a book.