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What to expect this Easter long weekend
“Friday will be the best day of weather, with only light wind and high cloud."
James Paul on shandies, sourdough bread, and Shania Twain
"ll spend a bit of time sitting and contemplating out there."
What's going on in Whanganui for Easter?
The events vary from live music to river cruises to professional wrestling.
Highway blues: Roading budget blows out by $1.72 million
“The issues we are experiencing here are by no means unique."
'It's an irritating time': Mixed views on Easter break
Whanganui residents discuss what the Easter break means to them.
Good things take time: Kiwi band's debut album 25 years in making
“It’s a raw sound and it’s not perfect, but it doesn’t want to be perfect either.”
Christian woman with no criminal history meted out vicious assault on roadside
Her victim suffered brain bleeds after being kicked and punched on the ground.
Fishing contest ready to ride waves
The competition launches from the Castlecliff slipway on Saturday and Sunday.
Māori voters urged to consider electoral roll options
A campaign is under way to provide information on options to Māori voters.
Cameras monitoring 'troublesome' traffic areas in CBD
Could a new roundabout be in the works?
Kevin Page: You've got to get up early to get one over your wife
Waiting for the ladies of the house to get ready leads to a zen moment for Kevin Page
New barbecue area at Whanganui park
“We’re all working together and doing what we need to do."
Petition started as fallout from UCOL course cuts continues
"There’s no point just putting up a sign and saying ‘Hey, we’re open’...."
One in hospital after quad bike crash
Hato Hone St John, Police and Fire Emergency New Zealand all responded to the crash.
Labour announces candidate for hotly-contested Māori electorate
The electorate's last MP is moving to Labour's list, leaving it wide open.
Whanganui City College lead success at waka ama champs
Two Whanganui schools claim victories at waka ama national championships.
Rotokawau Virginia Lake Supporters Group makes plea for volunteers
"Two Thursdays a month is all that we ask for."
Rangitīkei heritage buildings' future up for decision
All of the buildings concerned had been cited as needing earthquake strengthening.
Crown agrees to give up Taranaki Maunga
The park will be governed jointly by Ngā iwi o Taranaki and the Minister of Conservation,
Auckland mayor's LGNZ departure 'a bit of a cheap shot'
“It’s Auckland over there, being a bit special, and the rest of New Zealand is separated."
Polly Cleverley chats about her perfect painting weekend
Polly Cleverley enjoys a trip to the Rutland Arms Inn and painting in her studio.
Family watches on as memorial stone for first European settler moved
“He was an original pioneer here."
‘Hostile economic environment’: Hospitality businesses feeling the strain
“It’s becoming less and less appealing for people.”
‘No more Egmont’: Taranaki Maunga officially welcomed at Treaty settlement
The deal consigns the name Egmont to the history books.
Marton pathway for student safety on annual plan
The road students walk down currently has a speed limit of 80km/h.
'A logistical exercise': No kerbside recycling service this year
July 1 this year is no longer a possibility.
Rescue helicopter for Manawatū-Whanganui region saves 24 lives in February
Half of the rescues were rural and farming accidents.
Gotcha! Parking fines skyrocket under new meters
'If you don’t want a ticket, park properly and pay properly'.
Cuts, deferrals and an aviary: Annual plan ready for consultation
It must be adopted as final before June 30.
Police call for witnesses after crash in Whanganui
The incident between a ute and a motorbike happened at around 12.30pm on Wednesday.
Beam calls it quits on e-scooters for the winter months in Whanganui
The bright purple e-scooters can no longer be used to get around town.
Summer signs off with One Fine Day festival
“If I decide to go Polish on April Fools Day it could be quite an interesting gig.”