Children's mental health: Services at 'crisis point' as demand surges and staff depart
Mental health providers are struggling to cope with growing need in the wake of Covid-19.
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Major new exhibition partners with tribal river entity
He Awa Ora – Living River opens on Monday, June 27.
Rēwena bread rises to world stage
Whanganui's George Jackson uses his Nan's camp oven to bake the traditional bread.
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OPINION: There's a lot going on for Labour heading into an election year next year.
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An eyewitness said he saw the car mount the kerb, hit a pole and the building.
Gun-toting drug addict who fled police escapes jail sentence
Jamie Nicholas got a discount on his sentence because he was addicted to methamphetamine.
New MP upholds Rātana political tradition
Soraya Peke-Mason will enter Parliament in about two months as a list MP.
Whanganui's changing coastline: How community conversations are guiding climate solutions
Scientist Jim Dahm offers suggestions for saving Whanganui beaches in a changing climate.
Whanganui 'absolutely, constantly' on the hunt for nurses
'I would say, 100 per cent, we are understaffed,' a former Whanganui DHB nurse says.
Whanganui institute leads study of Māori brain health
Te Atawhai o te Ao is working with the Ageing Well National Science Challenge
10-year-old already a dab hand at fishing - and life lessons
Axel Goldsbury is helping feed his family using survival skills he learned online.
Assault victim wants 'unbelievably ruthless' attackers brought to justice
"I never even spoke to them and they beat me like a dog."
Rapist's non-parole period quashed by Court of Appeal
Man who raped two women allowed to appeal against sentence; non-parole period quashed.
Hospital's mental health unit moved to Wicksteed St
Patients and staff were moved to the Te Rito site on Wicksteed St about two weeks ago.
Whanganui workmates pull off 84km ultramarathon fundraiser
"Strava will be taking a break this week, that's for sure."
Search resumes for man washed from rocks near Waiinu Beach
Police were initially called at around 11.15am on Saturday.
Fisherman missing after being swept off rocks
Family and friends have been searching for the man alongside emergency services.
Whanganui flooding: Rowing club says worst in three years
The club secretary hopes to begin cleaning up the grounds this Sunday.
Online symposium holds Rongoā Māori in spotlight
The online symposium will be one day and feature six leading Māori Health speakers.
Live: 5836 cases today, five virus-related deaths, 403 people in hospital
Ten patients are in intensive care today.
Councillors say yes to kerbside collections in Whanganui
Whanganui to get kerbside recycling in 2023 and food waste collection from 2024.
Māori health advocate to lead global body
Emma Rawson-Te Patu elected to the World Federation of Public Health Associations.
'Like getting out of the boxing ring': New boss ready to lead pilot academy back to strength
Gerard Glanville has been flying since he was 16.
Anzac Parade flood plan: Cost of raising houses would be 'eye-watering'
Flood resilience: Strategy for Whanganui reaches final stage.
Whanganui on world stage at international film festival
Whanganui is on the world stage at an international film festival in France.
Local Focus: Boxing makes you 'a better person'
A chance to become a better person by stepping into the boxing ring in Whanganui
Rātana whānau begin selection process of eighth tumuaki
The mōrehu will follow a constitution written in 2002 to appoint the new leader.
Bush Colts in top form at Pahiatua
Three wins from three games - the Bush Colts have had a good start to their season.
Scholar casts new light on Governor George Grey
Whanganui's Professor Danny Keenan is involved in an international project in London.
'Anzac veteran' supporting anti-mandate protesters never served
Vernon Ballance of Whanganui donned a replica uniform.
Border announcement a boost for pilot academy
Chief executive Gerard Glanville says the goal is to have 200 students by the end of 2024.
Police call for witnesses to Whanganui East assault
Witnesses to the attack said a group of people attacked one man who had a knife.