Housing becoming a struggle for older people, Age Concern says
'We have an ageing population but New Zealand has prepared poorly.'
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Embattled chicken franchise up for sale
"We opened our very first store the day before New Zealand’s first (Covid-19) lockdown."
Councils given more power in forestry sector
Forestr in the right place definitely has a role to play...."
Rolling strikes bring disappointment and frustration
The rostering home of students will continue until the end of the term.
'A huge amount of abuse': Council review reveals staff in firing line
“They take it personally and it does hurt."
Temporary repairs made to No.3 Line
On June 1 a small truck rolled after sliding off the road in the rain.
Sarjeant happenings: The dancer and the painter
The work can be viewed on the Sarjeant Gallery’s online collection portal.
'We’ve created a bit of a monster': Taihape businesses up for sale
The businesses, buildings and land come as “one big package”.
'Hard pill to swallow': Double hit of landing charges hurts Air Chathams
'The worst case scenario is that Air Chathams withdraws from Whanganui.'
Club rugby: Marist crowned champions
They make history as the first club to etch their name on the trophy.
More Whanganui rink hockey players make national team
'It gives those players a stepping stone before they make the jump to men's hockey.'
Club rugby: Border lock in home semifinal with win over Taihape
Border also retained the Barracks Bar Challenge Shield.
Vaughan Campbell on Kowhai Park, bagels, and the best way to drink vodka
"You can pick yourself off the floor many, many times but don’t give up."
Club rugby: Marist still in hunt for home semifinal
The game was lock Lake Ah Chong's 100th Premier match.
Ruapehu College reigns supreme at rockquest
“It is such a beautiful venue and it was chocka on Saturday night."
Old Man Winter finally makes it to Whanganui
“Winter has made itself known in the last few days...."
Clear days and cold nights for Whanganui's weekend
High temperatures were slightly above average for the month.
Champion runner Sally Gibbs hits 60 but she isn't slowing down yet
"It’s just about finding something you love that’s active.”
Prime CBD real estate hits market for first time in 60 years
The site also features a brick house built in the early 1900s.
Woman taken to Christchurch Hospital after Kaitoke crash
Power to 224 Powerco customers was cut as a result of the incident.
Big funding boost for Sport Whanganui
“Just get outside and play, particularly with your kids".
'Mixed feelings': Primary teachers reach pay agreement
“If it was another political party we probably would have got zilch".
Two taken to Whanganui hospital following Kaitoke crash
The car involved in the crash caught fire after power lines fell onto it.
Former Raetihi School principal recognised for services to Pacific education
'I disrupted the system somewhat by inviting the community to be a part of things.'
No repairs until summer for 'slippery as hell' road
A motorcyclist in the area said riding over the road in the wet was like being on ice.
Michael Franklin-Browne on Elvin Jones, the Warriors' year and Sweetwaters 1999
His first-ever gig was at the Four Seasons Theatre in Putiki.
The daily mail run that doubles as a guided tour of Whanganui River Road
Discover the connection between the river road, the awa and local iwi.
Local councils looking to get more freight on rails
A local business director says a meeting with KiwiRail is needed to address costs.
'Shocked and overwhelmed': Vietnam calling for champion debater
“We’ll be up against 50 to 60 teams from all over the world."
Crew ready to put down 75km of velodrome timber
It is “just one of those mythical tracks”.
Programme aims to apply a ‘Māori lens to data’ in online world
Being able to interpret data will help communities.
Surf lifesaving hours may be reduced after funding knockback
A funding boost of $15,000 won't be enough to keep staff, administrator says.