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‘Tangible support’: How much Whanganui’s mayoral relief raised for cyclone-hit Hastings
Mayoral fund goes towards frozen meals, a raft and new tools.
Council's commercial arm down to two directors
Simon Karipa had resigned from Whanganui District Holdings Limited.
Wharf not at risk of collapsing, port director says
Wharf 1 at the port recently came under the microscope.
Communities 'in limbo' as slopes stay quiet
"Everyone is in limbo, waiting for any sort of news."
Whanganui domestic visitor spending top of the table
This data continued the district's positive economic trends.
Comment: AI 'art' an insult to human creativity
The glee AI art brings to some is another mutation of a societal disrespect for artists.
Load of rubbish: Rangitīkei River landfill site fully excavated
"A massive amount of stuff came out of there.”
'No real appetite': Rural mayors not keen on amalgamations
“Any potential merger will have a detrimental effect on that representation."
Velodrome roof a missed opportunity
'I believe it’s taken away community use,' contractor Pete Jacques says.
Local government review: Whanganui, Rangitīkei mayors react
The report was two years in the making.
Whanganui artist buys historic church
Sue Cooke previously owned a church north of Dunedin in the 1980's.
Attempted burglary at Whanganui jewellers
There has been a spate of burglaries on Victoria Ave over the past few months.
Masters Games a success but accommodation a sticking point
There were 4232 registrations in the 2023 event and the largest age group was 50-54.
'We've come a long way': 50 years of Women's Refuge
“We’ve come a long way in terms of how we talk about family violence in this country.”
Whanganui observatory to host talk on indigenous astrology
The couple pioneered a field looking at the astronomy of indigenous people over time.
Fundraiser for comedian raises thousands
“It was my peripheral vision, then it was my leg, then it was my leg again."
Whanganui man in Wellington Hospital after assault
Police have asked members of the public for information concerning the assault.
Volunteer numbers bounce back
The number of volunteers in Whanganui has bounced back after a lull due to Covid-19.
Man in critical condition after Whanganui CBD assault
The incident happened at around 2.15am on Sunday.
It’s time for frost covers to come out of the shed
Winter has well and truly arrived throughout the country
'Accidental academic' awarded for decades of ocean devotion
"I’ve always been on, in or near the sea.”
Whanganui local becomes youngest NZ senior karate titleholder
Jake Hood will travel to Sydney for the Australian nationals in July.
Architecture award winners include Chateau Tongariro and Whanganui museum exhibition
The Chateau embodied a timeless elegance and was rooted deeply in New Zealand’s heritage.
Whanganui stays frosty overnight
The temperature dipped below zero in parts of the region.
All systems go for Tasman Estate subdivision
“These aren’t cookie cutter houses, they are custom designed.”
Club rugby: Kaierau eye home semifinal in Ruapehu trip
It's the penultimate round of Tasman Tanning Premier club rugby.
Club rugby: Hunterville semifinal hopes on the line
Nine championship wins in 14 years set the bar high for the current young side.
Whanganui brick show builds back bigger
The event will be held at the Whanganui War Memorial Centre on July 8 and 9.
Assault charges laid after central Whanganui crash
The incident occurred at the roundabout of Bell and Glasgow St shortly before midday.
Embattled chicken franchise up for sale
"We opened our very first store the day before New Zealand’s first (Covid-19) lockdown."
Housing becoming a struggle for older people, Age Concern says
'We have an ageing population but New Zealand has prepared poorly.'