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Homeless support site almost ready to go
“What we are doing in Anzac Parade and Taupō Quay is not going to solve the problem."
Mixed reactions in Whanganui to Budget 2023
Some Whanganui commentators say the Budget doesn't hold much for them.
Rangitīkei council boss resigns
Beggs' project management expertise guided the council through Te Matapihi build.
Interest in passenger trains gathers steam
A meeting will be held on May 23 on potential plans to bring rail back to the city.
More cash needed for Surf Lifeguard Service to stay afloat
'We’ve been facing a few issues, especially when it comes to wages and rising costs.'
Public transport service catching up with bigger centres
“Currently, there might just be a pole and a little concrete pad and that’s it.”
Kevin Page: Being a model citizen comes with its drawbacks
Posing for a photographer causes issues for columnist Kevin Page.
'Innovative hospitality operator' wanted for Sarjeant
"Good quality coffee... goes without saying."
Burger King launches investigation after raw chicken allegedly served
"The actual chicken breast wasn’t cooked at all, it was just bright pink."
Whanganui weather: Rain and shine in this week's menu
'There’s still a little bit of uncertainty with this system.'
Does Whanganui have a future in agri-tourism?
Multi-day walks, wine tasting and cheese-making are just some of the ideas.
Club rugby wrap: Border retain shield but Ruapehu show spark
Border winger Luke Myers - on debut this season - scored a hat-trick of tries.
Waimarie steamer records best season yet, with local visitors driving numbers
Manager calls time after seven years and high-traffic season.
$500,000 Heads Rd in Whanganui close to completion
"It had recently shown extensive cracking and rutting."
My Perfect Weekend with Rachel Dickison: Markets, music and comedy in the mix
'On Sunday, a sleep-in is non-negotiable.'
Nicky Rennie: Mother’s Day a loving gesture for some, commercial rubbish to others
Is Mother's Day an opportunity for a loving gesture or commercial rubbish?
The fake story of a real disappearance to be released
The author of the book was inspired to write it after taking a DNA test.
One stat sums up Athletic's season so far
'It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to work out where we’re lacking at the moment.'
Does the Castlecliff skatepark need lights?
'We park the car down there with headlights but it’s not great ...'
Council allays concern about climate budget cuts
"Our communities are asking, I believe, for us to take this seriously.”
From blown engine to top of the podium for Whanganui racer
Cars in this series regularly generate around 900 horsepower.
Liz Wylie: 'My love Kōwhai Park'
I'm loving sharing my memories and making new ones with my grandchildren.
Cheryl Rangi on hot chips, Bason Reserve and her Troll adoption centre
Her home project has turned into a fully-fledged business.
Flight risk: Dotterels' new nesting spot on runway tarmac
“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
Lee Arna Nepia hoped her trip would encourage others to pursue the scholarship.
'Tearing down the walls' of a male-dominated industry
Eleanor Simons has turned 'bits and bobs' into a career she loves.
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.'