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Arts award for prison weaving tutor
Juanita Davis has been volunteering her time to teach raranga to men at Whanganui Prison.
The rise of Puanga: What it means and how it's celebrated
Puanga, the Aotearoa New Year, is a time to remember the past and look to the future.
Council seeks solution for obsolete parking meters
Whanganui's parking meters are "past their use-by date", Councillor Helen Craig says.
Firefighter retires after 56 years
Firefighter Jes Sorensen is retiring to write his memoir and work on his house.
Museum explores revolving curatorial role for hapū and iwi
It would allow each iwi to curate an exhibition based on the Taonga Māori collection.
700,000 Kiwis over 60 haven't had first Covid jab
Many people over 65 years old have been frustrated at being unable to get vaccinated.
Nine DHBs still unaware of staff vaccination status
Is your DHB recording its staff vaccination information?
Local Focus: From waste to taste
Whanganui Kai Ora action group saves valuable resources. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rātana home destroyed by fire
Fire and Emergency was alerted to the blaze shortly after 5.30am on Monday.
Whanganui will lose its voice in health reforms - Reti
He expects the failure of Māori Health Authority, with 'huge sadness'.
DHB apologises after Covid vaccine privacy breach
A letter has been sent to those affected.
Decision to kick 45-year smoking addiction inspires others
Ned Tapa has now been smoke-free for 15 months.
Every dog has its day: The rising popularity of doggy daycare
Leaving your dog in the garden for the day could be a thing of the past.
Obituary: John Palamountain's legacy his life's work
The Whanganui businessman had a passion for land and animals.
Community fridge project nears completion
The Whanganui Community Fridge will enable food redistribution and help prevent waste.
Local Focus: Robins return to Manawatū
The moving story of moving 40 birds to their new home. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
How Whanganui plans to attract more film productions
Whanganui and Partners has its eyes on turning the region into a Hollywood hotspot.
Polar blast: Desert Road closed
Snow is expected as low as 300m in some spots of the central North Island.
Watch: Paddle steamer lifted from river
The vessel has been lifted from the river for a safety inspection and work to its boiler.
Woman seriously injured in mobility scooter incident
A pedestrian pace is urged for mobility scooter users after a crash in a supermarket.
Colder than the North Pole: Antarctic blast nearing NZ
Here's what you need to know about the regions and roads forecast to be worst-hit.
Whanganui Covid-19 vaccination rollout leading NZ
The DHB is currently vaccinating Group 3.
Whanganui tenants face $8000 bill for unpaid rent, damage
Caseylee McKinney and Renee McKinney were found liable for thousands in unpaid rent.
New Zealand or Aotearoa: Out with the old and in with the older?
"We shouldn't shy away from this debate but, equally, we need to respect all views"
Crash investigation: DoC river operations on pause
DoC's Whanganui River operations are 'stopped' for 90 days as a result of collision.
Ruapehu rugby in mourning
Senior co-coach Mark (Boof) Green died on Wednesday when his truck rolled.
Liquidators probe medical tech company's transactions
Director says business collapsed due to Covid-19 and failure to obtain large contracts.
Comment: A passion for our people, our culture and our reo
It was in the house next door that the very first broadcast for Awa FM took place in 1991.
'I gave up telling anyone': Former Lake Alice patient accuses doctor of rape
'He would take me into a side room ... and give me a needle of drugs.'
Whanganui employers struggling to find staff
Employers now need to make jobs attractive in order to keep staff.
Local Focus: Budding herbalist joins alternative medicine market
Market apothecary gaining a loyal following. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
New report shines light on the shape of crime in Whanganui
A new survey has shone a light on the state of crime within the Whanganui-Manawatū region.