Defence Force help police meth bust, seven men before court
Police found over 19kg of methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $6.7 million.
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School bus driver a valued member of the community
The school said all of the students involved in the fatal crash were uninjured.
Award-winner takes family farm into fifth generation
“I just have to back myself. I know I’m capable and I know I can do it.”
Whanganui Pride Week to honour Georgina Beyer
"She was an incredible leader in the rainbow community."
Wanganui Street Drags deliver drama, action and ‘a bit of fire’
A big crowd turned out for an exciting day's racing on Taupō Quay.
One dead, six injured after school bus crash near Whanganui
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the scene of the crash.
Land investors look to acquire Mangamahu estate
The cost to acquire the estate would be almost $64 million.
Sarjeant's $64.4 million budget under threat
The most optimistic forecast is $66 million and a mid-range forecast is $67.87m.
Pauls Road festival back and running 'like clockwork'
Musicians offer their time and talent free of charge.
'It could be us next time': Rotary Club helps with cyclone relief
'Silt was just everywhere and had destroyed the lot.'
Car goes down bank on Whanganui River
'There were two patients, one in a serious condition and one in a minor condition.'
Fate of whale fossil taken from West Coast river unknown
Man removed a whale fossil from a riverbank at Little Wanganui on the West Coast.
Texas doctor fills long-vacant role of GP for Waimarino
'I’ve been really impressed with the amount of backup support we have here.'
Toowoomba mayor says council should fight for its rights
"We might argue about rugby and cricket but there is a strong cultural bond between us."
Weekend showers expected for Whanganui
However things would start to fine up again for the start of the week
Red Cross Whanganui share cyclone relief experiences
"...as we went around the back we realised it was full of kittens.”
‘Ambitious time frame’ set for kerbside recycling
The estimated cost to ratepayers is $134.16 per year.
New community hub for whānau along the Whanganui River to open
The grand opening of the River Valley Community Hub will take place on Saturday, March 4.
Employment facilitator to connect students with businesses
He said he plans on building his portfolio of connected local businesses.
Youth spaces project ‘still in a quagmire’
“Just because a consultant said it, it doesn’t make it true."
Emerging Māori artists' show hits Whanganui
The Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award touring exhibition is on at the museum until June 4.
Cyclone Gabrielle fund passes $50,000 but where will it be spent?
'Things are still very uncertain and a lot of clean-up is happening.'
Council has its say on proposed booze bill
WDC backs ending appeals against local alcohol policies, tighter control of online sales.
Drag cars roaring back into Whanganui
The Wanganui Road Rodders is also celebrating 50 years as a club in 2022.
H&A Print celebrates 100-year anniversary
To mark the occasion, the business held tours through their printing factory.
Collegiate helps families affected by Cyclone Gabrielle
The drive for donations coincided with the school's biggest weekend.
Esteemed Whanganui kapa haka groups finish competition on a high
Te Reanga Mōrehu O Rātana won the choral section at Te Matatini.
Whanganui farmers catching a break
"It means we’re coming together and feeling proud to be farmers."
Historic Māori storage pits found in South Taranaki
"You don’t see te ao Māori here anywhere. But you’re standing on it.”
‘He had a community heart’: Chester Borrows dies aged 65
"He wanted to make sure we were all working together."
Whanganui community survey results don't meet council targets
How do we feel about living in Whanganui?
Kāinga Ora plans for Whanganui East draw negative reaction
Feedback on planned developments in Gonville and Tawhero was mostly positive.