State Highway 4 in Ruapehu reopens after truck crash
A truck rolled over on the highway on Tuesday night.
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Whanganui artist Ardon England is launching his second single ‘F.E.M Man’
Ongoing resistance to cervical screening and HPV vaccinations
"If somebody has a bad experience, then they’re unlikely to return.”
How council adopts ‘values-based approach’ in work with Māori
Part of the $6m spend is for the council to work with iwi and hapū on a new vision.
Car versus truck collision near Whanganui
The collision with the truck sent the car into a ditch.
Woman threatened with knife while trying to help ‘hurt’ man lying on the ground
'I reached over to check if he was breathing. He grabbed my arm and pulled a knife.'
Kevin Page: Caravan purchase a weighty problem
Kevin Page makes no apologies for being the "gunner".
Marton building will host art project before its demolition
“Loudon’s studio is an unsettling immersive experience."
Ongoing presence of respiratory illnesses and Covid at Whanganui Hospital
"They’ve struggled at home with multiple siblings that are sick."
Whanganui Pride Week to end with wedding bells
It was hoped the wedding would become a regular part of future pride weeks.
Whanganui River power towers to be replaced
The lines supply Whanganui CBD, hospital, and council buildings.
Driver and vehicle related to Castlecliff hit-and-run located
Police are still interested in CCTV footage.
Hit-and-run driver who left young child critically injured is tracked down
Police are still appealing for any CCTV footage from the area.
Duncan family continues legacy of support long after polio hospital closure
“I’m happy to hand it over to the next generations.”
Castlecliff community showcased with repainted basketball court
'I was here about a year ago and look at the difference from now till then.'
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
Athletics: Whanganui guns back on home track
Cooks Gardens hosts a round of the Central Teams Competition
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.