Temperatures more than five degrees warmer for start of May
A shift to cooler temperatures is expected to arrive by Thursday.
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Submissions fly in on future of Whanganui aviary
Closing the aviary is estimated to cost $75,000.
'Commercially savvy directors' needed at port
Successful candidates must devote "time and energy" to their roles.
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.
Closed catchment causing chaos on Mannington Rd
"It’s just ridiculous, and it's spreading."
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.
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
The investigation report includes a warning about climate change.
'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
Attack on form as top-of-table teams beckon for Napier City Rovers.
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.
Hockey season in the dark after latest break-in
Hockey in Whanganui has taken a serious hit with the season barely under way.
How Whanganui police are changing the way they deal with mental health related incidents
“It has led to the traumatisation of thousands and thousands of people."
Seven hectare landscaping project gets under way
It could be years before everything is finished.
Kai Iwi flying fox to make a return - but with a hefty price tag
“We only had a couple of thousand to do some maintenance."
Whanganui businesses brace for recession
One local café owner said economic pressures were already affecting his customers.
Public Trust shows how having a will means there's a way
It's "pretty painless" to get a will sorted out.
Rising Marton motorsport star eyeing the finish line in Japan
A rising Kiwi motorsport star is set to join the Formula Regional Japanese Championship.
Border, Taihape rivalry to continue in Waverley
They've played the last four Tasman Tanning Premier finals against each other.
New lakeside trail set to open
The trail was due to open in 2021 but was delayed by Covid-19.
'Not genuine customers': Parking time limit for Trafalgar Square
Shoppers still have free parking for up to three hours in the main carpark.
Club rugby: Marist bring new ethos to senior season
'If these boys, if they keep playing, there’s no doubt they’ll develop into a good team.'