Council allays concern about climate budget cuts
"Our communities are asking, I believe, for us to take this seriously.”
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“If the aircraft had started, the eggs would have been sucked up.”
Whanganui hit with rain and single-digit temperatures
Temperatures got as low as 2.2C in Waiouru.
Mayor fears impact of carbon farming on rural communities
"....it’s land that should never have been taken out of forestry in the first place".
'Any decision comes with consequences': Sport Whanganui faces funding cut
"It’s like they’re saying, ‘Actually, we don’t even need you’.”
Winter flu season approaches, with vaccination 'the first line of defence'
"We don’t have a crystal ball and we don’t know what’s coming."
Iwi set to reserve parts of Whanganui River for annual tribal journey
Iwi want to use the river without interruption from jetboats.
Scholarship recipient connects with home while abroad
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'Tearing down the walls' of a male-dominated industry
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6.6 per cent rate increase part of Horizons Regional Council's long-term plan
'Council are aware that any rate increase is not ideal.'
'Commercially savvy directors' needed at port
Successful candidates must devote "time and energy" to their roles.
Temperatures more than five degrees warmer for start of May
A shift to cooler temperatures is expected to arrive by Thursday.
Submissions fly in on future of Whanganui aviary
Closing the aviary is estimated to cost $75,000.
Driver deemed unfit to stand trial for manslaughter after dementia diagnosis
Stanley Hiroti won't go on trial for causing the fatal crash while driving drunk.
Person taken to hospital after Whanganui fire
A fire investigator was at the scene of the incident.
Jay Rerekura: Why I'm showing up for Muay Thai
'There are countless reasons why someone might choose to step into the fight ring.'
Prestigious prize for historian Danny Keenan
Whanganui-based academic Danny Keenan is latest Michael King Fellowship recipient.
King Charles’ coronation: The Whanganui man with ties to British royal history
Another jewel of royal family heritage found in Whanganui.
Central districts dodge expected heavy rain
The most rainfall recorded in the districts over 24 hours was 44.5mm north of Whanganui.
Conviction for death of gang rival stands by majority verdict
Damien Shane Kuru's manslaughter conviction appeal dismissed but one judge disagrees.
Te Ōranganui starts 'new journey' as premises officially opened
Te Ōranganui provides health, family and social services in and around Whanganui.
Finn Williams: How TV changed my accent
I'm not sure how I got to needing to explain this, but I blame television.
Closed catchment causing chaos on Mannington Rd
"It’s just ridiculous, and it's spreading."
Dad focused on drugs instead of protecting his daughters from repeated physical abuse
Both girls had numerous broken bones, some of which were healing.
Cause of Hunterville train derailment revealed
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'You've got to know someone': Psychologists fully booked
“We’re talking about people’s lives and families that are destroyed.”
Hot shots: Goals aplenty as Rovers surge up the points table
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Salad days: Family business gives Waverley lettuce farm new lease on life
The farm had its first harvest this week, with 10,000-12,000 seeds being planted weekly.
Tattoo marks win for Whanganui mountain biker
To win the race he had to get through a randomised start, and mid-race challenges.