Latest news from Whanganui
Rural students urged to pursue a career in healthcare to help plug workforce gaps
“Relying on overseas doctors to fill our rural workforce gaps is not sustainable."
New monitors for Hāwera hospital diabetes patients
The donated monitor helped an 89-year-old patient to venture outside on walks.
Nicky Rennie: Job losses a house of cards for small towns
OPINION: The greatest jewel in Tokoroa's crown was without doubt Kinleith Mill.
'Outrageous': Illegal rubbish dumping on rise
'We’ve got our enforcement teams and where we can, we’ll track them down.'
White Ribbon Day: Hīkoi against violence towards women in Whanganui
Women’s Refuge Whanganui received 97 calls to its crisis line last month.
'Stay calm': Lifetime gang member reacts after man faces prosecution under new law
Gang patches can no longer be worn in public.
Rail bridge upgrade in funding limbo
The current cost for the project is $4.5 million.
Special Olympics in Whanganui turns 40
The Wanganui Special Olympics organisation is about to reach 40 years strong.
‘Never heard of it’: Kiwi develops eating disorder after severe morning sickness during pregnancy
“I couldn’t even keep water down."
Athletics: Cooks Gardens resurfacing under way
Athletics has moved to a grass track at Collegiate in the meantime.
Make & Marvel Night Market: a celebration of creativity
An evening of local art, artisan crafts, live music and delicious food.
Three youth offenders on alleged crime spree caught
The offenders are believed to be part of a wider crime spree after a Whanganui burglary.
Watch: Up to 55,000 people march on Parliament in unprecedented day of protest - only one arrest
As the crowd chanted, Seymour walked back into the Beehive with his MPs.
Funding shortfall for 'hugely popular' cycle programme
'There has been huge buy-in across the community, from new entrants to 85-year-olds.'
Desert Road shutting for nearly two months
'We need a minimum ground temperature of 13C to carry out pavement works.'
Kevin Page: Fuel station mix-up had me worried
OPINION: I've never found it so difficult to part with my money.
Business Awards' supreme winner's journey a 'real cool regional story'
Fleet Line Markers and more recognised at the Whanganui Business Awards
Whanganui weather: What to expect this week
The city can expect a damp, breezy week ahead.
‘A gift from the city’: Whanganui businesses embrace Unesco City design
The tohu was produced by kaupapa Māori designer Tyrone Ohia.
New location for annual Whanganui event
The Art in the Garden fundraiser will take place at the end of November in a new location.
Over 2000 Whanganui residents sign to stop the boom
A Whanganui petition to ban the public sale of fireworks is heading to Parliament.
Citizenship ceremony for 30 individuals from nine countries
Ceremony welcomes new citizens to Whanganui.
‘Devastated’: Geyser the kiwi dies in suspected dog attack
Even just one kiwi death can have a devastating impact on kiwi recovery, Helen Leahy said.
Revitalising tourism: Summer outlook for Whanganui and Ruapehu
How the summer tourism wave is expected to hit the Whanganui region.
'A forever project:' Changing of guard at Tarapuruhi Bushy Park
Mandy Brooke says she has "got so much out of" her 10 years as manager.
Gareth Carter: Lots to do in vege garden in November
Opinion: It's time to plant cold-sensitive summer vegetables.
'Catastrophic fall from grace': Whanganui teacher groomed two students
The man went on to have sex with one of the teenage girls.