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Council to control Sarjeant cafe
Cafe profits could 'start chipping away' at gallery operating costs, but there is a risk.
Twelve councillors to represent district after next election
Representation has been 'strongly debated' at previous council meetings.
Whanganui rugby: Props clock 50 games
The milestone was achieved in a record-shattering 91-7 victory.
Rugby: Taonga on line as Whanganui face Thames Valley test
It's Whanganui's first crack at the trophy.
New sewerage pipe connecting prison to council treatment plant
The Department of Corrections project has an overall cost of around $14 million.
Ruapehu council slams poll law, seeks further advice
The council voted unanimously to keep the Māori ward.
Young equestrian to compete on international stage
'She’s come a long way in a short time.'
Council holds firm on rural recycling
Councillors voted 7-6 to keep the service as is until at least next year.
Whanganui council stands firm on Māori ward
'We’re saying we don’t want to send it to a referendum.'
Jigsaw Whanganui’s Tim Metcalfe retires to battle terminal illness
'Every day since then I’ve counted as a blessing.'
Jon Toogood channels 'personal carnage' into new record
'It is all designed to work with just a voice and a guitar.'
Council hands aviary to community group
Friends of the Aviary want to turn the facility into a 'valuable, educational resource'.
Aviary back on council agenda
A community group could get the go-ahead to operate the facility.
'Rollercoaster' outlook for spring weather
'For Whanganui, a La Nina would potentially favour warm and dry conditions.'
Club Metro on market as owners seek to pay debt
Donors have lent the club enough money to see it through to a sale.
Tick-tock: 12 months for council to deliver water plan
Whanganui is in 'a very fortunate position' compared with many other councils.
'Kicked to the kerb': Disability advocates unhappy with funding freeze
'Even if it was $5000, that would have helped get it off the ground.'
'No one is going to want to live here': Proposed mill closure threatens town
The proposed closure of two large North Island mills is already hurting the local economy.
Rural equine vets under pressure
'It can be anything from a tiny little scratch to the leg almost falling off.'
Remote Ruapehu restaurant wins national award
'We knew it was a fairly crazy project but we ended up putting two and two together.'
Emotional meeting held over mill closures, Winstone Pulp considers closing entire operation
Winstone Pulp is looking at closing its entire operation due to high power rates.
Poll law 'racist': Horizons votes to keep Māori seats
Horizons Regional Council has affirmed its two Māori constituencies for the 2025 election.
'Outdated' rural copper landlines on way out
'There is no need for anybody to be using it.'
‘Keep the lights on’: Community rallies over mills threat
'I believe this can be fixed – there needs to be an intervention.'
Cricket coaching star takes on job at Nga Tawa
'Cricket is more than just a sport; it can shape and define us.'
Strength in numbers: Mayor calls for council collaboration
'We need to make our shadow look bigger than we are.'
Former NZ pro cyclist who died in China was a ‘humble guy’ who ‘loved adventures’
Nathan Dahlberg competed in 1988 and 1989 Tour de France and 1990 Giro d’Italia.
'Illuminate the Drive' celebrates 170 years of Whanganui Collegiate
Whanganui Collegiate transformed into a vibrant canvas of art, light, and music.
DIY wasp nest removal causes buzz for fire crews
'They’re just going to come out and sting you.'
Person dies in crash on SH3 near Whanganui
Police responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash about 12.30am on Sunday.
International audience for Whanganui documentary
Double Farley film featuring Whanganui photographer and architecture will screen in Seoul.