Marton pathway for student safety on annual plan
The road students walk down currently has a speed limit of 80km/h.
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'A logistical exercise': No kerbside recycling service this year
July 1 this year is no longer a possibility.
Gotcha! Parking fines skyrocket under new meters
'If you don’t want a ticket, park properly and pay properly'.
Rescue helicopter for Manawatū-Whanganui region saves 24 lives in February
Half of the rescues were rural and farming accidents.
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.”
Two-car crash in Aramoho, Whanganui
Police are considering charges in relation to Tuesday morning's crash.
Firefighters battle house fire near Waverley
Crews from Waverley, Pātea and Hāwera responded to the blaze.
Raetihi Gutbuster returns for 2023
A 5km run and half-marathon have been added alongside the 25km and 50km bike races.
Whanganui welcomes 29 new Kiwi citizens to its ranks
“I hope all our new residents feel a sense of belonging here."
Community rallies after hockey coach suffers 'a hell of a knock'
Dave Dench, the junior coach for the Whanganui Rink Hockey Club, is in a coma.
One person dead after workplace incident near Whanganui
Emergency services were called to the scene of the incident about 11.40am on Monday.
Big crowds for Open Studios first weekend
A record number of people have flocked to Artists Open Studios in Whanganui.
Who spent the most on their Whanganui council election campaign?
There was one clear winner in 2022.
Learning support failing Whanganui children
Only a third of the children who applied for learning support were given it.
Campaign to raise electoral option awareness
The campaign will inform voters of Māori descent about their options.
'Very, very expensive': Dental care woes for rural residents
A lack of dentists is making dental care less of a priority for some rural residents.
Pane in the glass! Council won't fund window project
'The Whanganui Story' was initiated in 2006.
Charity drive from Auckland to Bluff makes it to Whanganui
The event participants bought a car for less than $2000 to take part in the drive.
People 'out of pocket' after Facebook Marketplace scams
“Stop, take a step back, take a deep breath, think about it."
Carbon farming firm opens office in Marton
The Rangitīkei-based firm has four land developments in the Whanganui region.
Grandmother jailed after spending spree using stolen bank cards
A woman who keeps ignoring orders of the District Court is now going to jail.
'Significant and alarming' property valuations will impact rates
The three-yearly rates valuation is 'a snapshot in time' from last October.
RNZAF mark arrival of second Poseidon aircraft at Ōhakea
The P-8A Poseidon is the second of four new aircraft to arrive at the Ōhakea air base.
Protesters present water bottling petition
Kaitiaki wai filled the Whanganui District Council chamber to present their petition.
One injured when car rolls on Great North Rd
The crash blocked the northbound lane of Great North Rd for some time.
Speedway: Palmerston North team take out North Island Sidecar Championship
The sidecars stole the show on a track with plenty of drive and passing opportunities.
Whanganui teenager a nominee for Young New Zealander of the Year
“I’ve always got all sorts of ideas bouncing around..."
Hundreds of horses heading to Whanganui for polocrosse nationals
“Any of them on the day could be good enough.”
'You were at fault': Judge sets sex offender straight after victim blamed for his assault
“She was not at fault, you were at fault. She did nothing wrong.”