Whanganui news
Long-time Whanganui cafe owner shuts up shop after 16 years
'I have always used real butter - never margarine, or substitutes.'
Final stage of 200km cycle route under way
'It will definitely be a big boost especially at the end of the trail.'
Whanganui Covid-19 vaccination centre closes
The centre in the Whanganui Hospital grounds closes on June 27.
Heartfelt creation tells Matariki story
A Whanganui emporium offers a wealth of materials for museum educators.
Waiouru exercises important in 'volatile, uncertain and complex world'
Realistic scenarios help soldiers keep ready for any eventuality.
Last-gasp bid to save aviary
A community group wants to take over running Whanganui's aviary.
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Whanganui student's 'incredibly brave' act
Teenager talked distressed man down from bridge.
Community voices heard on Rangitīkei’s long-term plan
The Marton pool, kerbside collection and Marton's main street were the key topics.
Q&A: Marianne Archibald on lettuce, leisure and life
Reporter Alyssa Smith caught up with Marianne Archibald from Salad Brothers.
Rising star, pianist Sylvia Jiang, coming to Whanganui
Chamber Music Whanganui is excited to present emerging pianist Sylvia Jiang.
Pro wrestling bout coming to Whanganui
The seven-bout fight card features national champions and seasoned wrestlers.
Defence Force plans $490m upgrade of Waiōuru housing stock
Fifty new homes will be built in the first $75m stage of the Homes for Families project.
Whanganui Volunteer of the Month - Janet Wakeling
She is known affectionately as 'The Jar Queen'.
Obituary: Former New Zealand rower Garry Minnell dies
Garry was a much respected and special member of the Aramoho Boating Club.
Tote racing at Wanganui Straight Track to start this week
It will be New Zealand’s first straight track.
Kevin Page: Getting the inside story on Brissie
OPINION: It pays to get the story correct before it’s passed on doesn’t it?
Architects on rescue mission celebrate 50 years
'We’re losing this wonderful, old architecture and I think it’s tragic.'
Police seize cannabis in lolly packets
'It really shows you what length criminals will go to.'
Teen paddler at world canoe sprint in Bulgaria
Angus Sewell is competing in the world junior U18 canoe sprint racing regatta in Bulgaria.
Police, health staff back Replay initiative
The programme donates sports gear to young people.
Home & Lifestyle Show returns to Palmy
More than 230 businesses will be at the Central Energy Trust Arena from July 19-21.
Club rugby: Five in a row for Border after extra-time thriller over Kaierau
An extra-time thriller at Cooks Gardens.
Rob Rattenbury: Investment in ferries vital
OPINION: We can't afford not to replace the Interislander ferries.
Rob Rattenbury: Investment in ferries vital
OPINION: We can't afford not to replace the Interislander ferries.
Comment: Hearty breakfast kicks off big day
OPINION: Kevin Page's day involved a lot of calories.
Club rugby: Utiku claim first silverware in three decades
'This is still a young group, so hopefully that’s the first of a few.'
Team-mates band together for tough rowing challenge
The Moana Dogs will take to the seas in a gruelling challenge next year.
Sport
Rugby: Battle of 'Incomparables' and 'Kaiwakas'
Border and Kaierau meet in the premier final at Cooks Gardens on Saturday.
Rugby: Marist or Utiku to be new senior champion
The senior crown will be decided at Cooks Gardens on Saturday.
Athletics: Major confidence boost for Beamish
Alec McNab had to wait for the results — but it was worth it.
Netball: Young Whanganui players enjoy busy season
A festival day was held for Future Ferns from Years 1-4.
Beamish sets stage for Olympic debut with new record
Despite fifth in Paris, Beamish shows promise for Olympic success.
Rugby: Senior semifinalists in action
Knights are 12-0 and looking to add to their unbeaten run.
Rugby: Solidarity ahead of Premier semifinals
Rātana joined Kaierau at the Country Club for training this week.
Whanganui junior darts whiz heading to Budapest tournament
Jayde Bell will compete in Hungary in October.
OneRoof property news
$2.9m Tudor mansion for sale in centre of Wellington
Iconic building was once the headquarters of the Red Cross.
‘Like winning Lotto’ - Owner pockets an extra $250,000 after bidding frenzy
Four bidders pushed up the price of her home to $2.3m.
‘We’re sick of this market’ - sellers quit as house sales plunge
Agents tell OneRoof vendors are tired of waiting.
Car news & advice
Ford SuperVan 4.2 electrifies with Goodwood Hillclimb win
The latest incarnation of Ford's iconic van ticks off another impressive win.
2025 Bentley Continental GT debuts at Goodwood
The big British grand tourer gets an aggressive new look and even more power for 2025.
Is it legal to wear headphones while driving?
You see people doing it all the time, but is it legal? Or safe?
Whanganui Midweek
Rising star, pianist Sylvia Jiang, coming to Whanganui
Chamber Music Whanganui is excited to present emerging pianist Sylvia Jiang.
Whanganui Volunteer of the Month - Janet Wakeling
She is known affectionately as 'The Jar Queen'.
Obituary: Former New Zealand rower Garry Minnell dies
Garry was a much respected and special member of the Aramoho Boating Club.
Rural news
'More suburbs of Auckland': Housing plan raises fertile rural land concerns
“Wellington officials determining what is right for our area”.
The Country remembers Norm Hewitt
John McOviney, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Jim Hopkins, Grant McCallum, Jeremy Rookes.
Climate change: NZ needs to get agriculture settings right
OPINION: Fragmentation leads to duplication, gaps and unintended consequences.
Scales sells two orchards to Craigmore Sustainables for $34m
Long-term agreement covers apple packing, storage and marketing.
'Nasty flu-like illness': Project to combat leptospirosis
"Our data shows 70% of people suspected of having leptospirosis are not tested for it."
New Zealand trawler targets threatened fish in Australia
Australian conservationists alarmed as super trawler returns to fish orange roughy.
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Tripadvisor award for Whanganui paddle steamer
The paddle steamer has been recognised by Tripadvisor for five consecutive years.
Whanganui launch for new Himalayan 450 Royal Enfield
The Himalayan 450 Royal Enfield will be launched in Whanganui.
Athletics: Major confidence boost for Beamish
Alec McNab had to wait for the results — but it was worth it.
Early childhood centre to remain open for now
The Ministry of Education wants to cancel Manawatū's Country Kindy's licence.
International Jazz Day inspires jam sessions in Whanganui
Monthly jam sessions at Porridge Watson.
Ohakune's Top 10 in the top five
The holiday park is a finalist in the national hospitality awards.
Bus shelters galore in record time in Whanganui
Improved Whanganui public transport facilities have been installed at a much faster rate.
'It’s only going to get worse': Whanganui pair join World Indigenous Suicide Prevention conference
'One way of talking about [suicide] is to get in the garden.' - Kiritahi Firmin.
Has school holiday boredom struck already? Head to Ruapehu this winter
Pack your winter gear for Ruapehu.
Whanganui weather: Plenty of sunshine with a touch of frost
Frosty windscreens and clear skies lie ahead this week in the river city.
Resilience, forward-looking approach among Whanganui business community
Business Whanganui Chamber of Commerce June Business Confidence Survey results.
New grant focuses on social, environmental wellbeing
Ruapehu District Council hopes to receive a wider range of grant applications.