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Contractors called to register interest in Te Pūwaha construction
Invitations to participate in the process will close on February 20.
Anyone got 20 free hectares for the Whanganui A&P Show?
“I was gobsmacked by how many people turned up, and by how big that community is."
Ruapehu cleaning up but more bad weather expected
Road outages will be cleared “as soon as possible”.
Serious crash at Okoia near Whanganui
Emergency services are at a two-car crash in Longacre Rd.
Jiu-jitsu and pancakes: Adam Crick's perfect weekend
Ultramarathons take a back seat this particular weekend.
Rental market is high on supply but are prices a barrier?
New data shows the median weekly rent in the Whanganui district was $465 in December.
Abbreviated music festival still brings heat to Ridgway St
'There was no point crying, we just had to pivot and get on it with it.'
Historic run and venue recognised with World Heritage Plaque
The plaque will be unveiled at 5.30pm on Saturday at Cooks Gardens.
Cyclocross to roll into Kowhai Park
There are plans to hold more races in the park later in the year.
Offers of help flood in after 'next-level' vandalism at bike park
The bike park shelter has been removed due to ongoing vandalism.
Top athletes line up for Cooks Classic
Plenty of thrilling action is expected at Whanganui's Cooks Gardens.
Goodbye to bottlenecks: New expressway plans welcomed
'There are still a few bottlenecks but when they’re gone, it will get better and better.'
Ohakea farewells Orion fleet in formation flight
The first of the Orions replacements landed in Aotearoa last month.
Shrewd brewing to account for CO2 shortage
The brewers only had enough gas for around three weeks of production.
'Iconic' piece of Mountains to Sea Trail reopens
The 36-kilometre Mangapurua Track starts from the end of Ruatiti Road.
Stan Walker: A superstar returns to his spiritual home of Rātana
Aotearoa singer Stan Walker keeps the faith with his Ratana roots.
'Relentless' Ngarewa-Packer challenging again in Te Tai Hauāuru
It's still unclear who she will be up against.
The Ratana Pā kitchen is run like a military operation
Behind every big event there's a team of volunteers.
New signs at Pākaraka vandalised within hours of ceremony
Hapū Ngāti Maika and supporters disgusted after Pākaraka signs stolen and vandalised.
Winston Peters takes centre stage as Rātana faithful arrive
The Rātana faithful prepare for two days of celebrations.
One person taken to hospital after being hit by car in Whanganui
Fire and Emergency NZ received reports a pedestrian was hit by a car near Countdown
Big crowds show up for Vintage Weekend's return
“The number of people in town was incredible.”
Burma rally heads through Whanganui region
A wide range of vehicles from Ford to Chevy to Dodge to Alfa to Saab to Renault took part.
Proposed Kāinga Ora homes 'nowhere near' enough to fix Whanganui’s housing problems
“Because all of us, everybody in Whanganui, suffer because of inadequate housing.”
New signs to be installed for Pākaraka this weekend
The ceremony is open to the public and will be held at Pākaraka Marae.
Caught red-handed driver throws away keys - it wasn't me: Yeah Right
Man finished Tui beer and threw away car keys as police arrested him following pursuit.
Arrest after man steals cash from shop till and flees
The 49-year-old is due to appear in court tomorrow.
Rental fight spills to footpath: Fed-up landlord loses it over tenants’ rubbish, unpaid rent
Whanganui neighbours are disgusted at a rubbish pile left on their street.
'Relationship breakdown between shareholders': Resthome might be sold
"Hope of selling it as a going concern" - BDO.
‘Tragic accident’: Infant dies after fall into septic tank in Whanganui
Emergency services rescued the baby in Westmere, rural Whanganui.
Local Focus: Jars Cafe is open and serving not just planespotters
The Airport Cafe is back and Loulou Krebs hopes to make it a reason to go to the airport.
Man charged with possession of knife in public place
The man is due to appear in Whanganui District Court on December 27.