Latest from Whanganui

Council allays concern about climate budget cuts

"Our communities are asking, I believe, for us to take this seriously.”

Cheryl Rangi on hot chips, Bason Reserve and her Troll adoption centre

Her home project has turned into a fully-fledged business.

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.

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".

Whanganui schools line up in new comp

Which sport will come out on top?

'Any decision comes with consequences': Sport Whanganui faces funding cut

"It’s like they’re saying, ‘Actually, we don’t even need you’.”

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.

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.