Rapid response teams grapple with shortage of nurses
The effort to boost Māori Covid-19 vaccinations is being hampered by a shortage of nurses.
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'We are keeping the marae warm'
A weaving project is adding another injection of life to Te Ao Hou Marae.
Century-old club provides friendship, social support for women
In its heyday, the club had about 200 members but numbers have dropped.
Local Focus: Aotearoa's first saint in the making and her ties with the Whanganui region
The rich history of Whanganui's Jerusalem and its French nun Suzanne Aubert.
Report highlights 'organisational deficiencies' in DoC's Whanganui district
Investigation resulted in all field work in the Whanganui District stopping for 90 days.
Summer deluge: Parts of North Island warned to brace for heavy rain, possible thunderstorms
Severe weather watch for parts of the North Island with heavy downpours on the way.
Chin chin! The Whanganui gin company born in a Castlecliff garage
"We're out there at the moment making a bit of noise and letting people know we exist".
'Plan, plan, plan': How the construction industry is battling Covid interruptions
"It's a bit of a balancing act and we're all just wading through it as best we can."
Whanganui River tribes axe annual tribal pilgrimage
The annual two-week journey down the Whanganui River has been happening since 1988.
'Huge relief': Kayaker rescued off Whanganui coast
A member of the public alerted Coastguard Wanganui.
NZ summer travel: Five new things to do in Whanganui
As Aotearoa's only Unesco City of Design, there's tons to see, do and eat in Whanganui.
Whanganui comedian wins Best Male at Comedy Hub Awards
"As always, I'll just keep showing up, getting the job done and hanging on for dear life."
Holiday business boom: How much more Whanganui is spending
New figures show overall spending is up, but hospitality spending is down.
How two families battled with police over crash that killed loved ones
Dale Waitokia and Shona Brenssell took on the police, local and national, and won.
Two Whanganui dairies held up at gunpoint
Both the Alma Rd Dairy and Four Square St John's were targeted on Saturday morning.
Ex-All Black Glen Osborne returns to roots as community constable
He's fitting right in with the Waverley locals.
Flood-prone Anzac Parade homes: What's the answer?
Massey University team researches facts for Horizons' Anzac Pde flood solution.
New Covid-19 location of interest identified in Hāwera, no new places in Whanganui
A Covid-19 case visited a the Hāwera Warehouse and the Plaza in Palmerston North
Whanganui teacher retires after 50 years in education
A lot has changed during the 50 years Gillian Eades has been in education.
Mission impossible: How we overcame struggles to hit 90% fully vaxxed by Xmas
Take a look at how New Zealand's rollout progressed in 2021 before reaching 90 per cent.
Whanganui records second hottest December day since 1978
Whanganui's temperature soared up to 29.3 degrees on Wednesday.
Investigation launched into Rangitīkei train derailment
Monday's wild weather is believed to have damaged the track, causing the derailment.
Man pleads not guilty to ill treatment of children at Lake Alice
The 89-year-old appeared in Whanganui District Court today.
Iwi collective's mobile units roll out to boost jabs
The collective is on a 15-week mission to increase vaccination rates.
Mt Ruapehu crater lake temp rising again
The crater lake is now sitting at 31C, overflowing into the nearby Whangaehu River.
Rangitīkei flooding fears ease, Pipiriki Raetihi Rd closed by mud
Heavy rain caused some issues around the region on Monday night.
Whanganui to remain in Red, move to Orange confirmed in time for New Year
Whanganui will remain in the red setting until December 30.
'Pretty bad': Homes threatened as wild weather sparks flooding in Manawatū
Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said they have responded to 35 call-outs.
Monarch butterflies find home in Whanganui garden
In 30 years, Margaret Innes hadn't seen so many monarchs in her garden.
Whānau memories flood back in exhibition
An exhibition includes a special item for a Whanganui Regional Museum staff member.
Scene of the crime: A combined 75 years in forensics
Mike Smith and Neville Davidson are looking forward to "doing nothing" for a while.
Students making most of free trades training
Close to 1000 students at UCOL have taken up free trades training.
Local Focus: Golf, masochism and property development
Border restrictions means more people playing golf locally but clubs are struggling
Experts share findings for Whanganui flood risk strategy
Massey University experts have been looking at Anzac Parade flood risk and resilience.