Latest news from Whanganui
Whanganui Regional Museum unveils 1950s hand-knitted dress
The garment offers a glimpse into the fashion and craftsmanship of the 1950s.
No funding for Ōhakea planned upgrades
Upgrades of $2m for the Air Force base have been put on ice.
Whānau Ora Day takes inspiration from Puanga
'Whānau Ora is about whānau determining their own outcomes.'
Three Whanganui artists finalists in prominent awards
Three artists have four works selected in the finals of the Parkin Drawing Prize.
Auckland scientist’s death on Mt Ruapehu a ‘freak accident’ climbing with friends
Wednesday Davis died on Saturday after falling while climbing Mt Ruapehu.
School holiday activities at Whanganui Regional Museum
Range of craft and storytelling activities for children during the school holidays.
First stage of Waverley pathway project begins
The first stage of the Waverley pathway is set to be completed in August.
Pātea Hangi shop filling bellies with kai Māori
Duty manager Carol Turner says the shop has something for everyone.
Netball: Win for Kaierau in Premier 1
A strong start and good turnover weren't enough for Pirates to take the game.
Processor failure hits farms and transport operators
Bruce Stephenson of Stephenson Transport said the outcome was not surprising.
The Bitches’ Box entertainment for rural community
The Bitches’ Box’s fourth live show.
'Wrong time for a pay bump' says mayor
Whanganui's mayor says he'd reject the pay rise if he could.
Whanganui Jazz Club's homage to genre legend
Whanganui Jazz Club will be celebrating the life of the late great Rodger Fox.
Suze Redmayne: Significant progress made with agricultural initiatives
OPINION: I’m proud of the way our Government backs our farmers.
Roading and water services moving in-house in Rangitīkei
Rangitīkei District Council bring roading and water services in-house.
Council CEO pay freeze may be extended
David Langford is paid about $372,400 a year.
Opening Āta Whakarongo exhibition in Whanganui
Opening Āta Whakarongo exhibition in Whanganui
Pūanga at Carlton School dedicated to cultural diversity
Pūanga celebration at Carlton School is dedicated to our cultural diversity
Rob Rattenbury: Dating days are a distant memory
OPINION: Five decades since his dating days, women are still a mystery to Rob Rattenbury.
Jan Lawton looks forward to relaxing retirement after long service at Workbridge
'Jan is very well-known and respected in the Whanganui community,'
Quarter-finals bring surprises and changes to rugby table
Some outcomes hung in the balance right up to the final whistle.
Rugby: School teams showing their mettle
A round-up of Whanganui school rugby for the month of June.
The biggest cost driving Whanganui’s rates rise
The rates increase is provisional until WDC adopts its Long-Term Plan in July.
Woman dies after Mt Ruapehu climbing accident
A group were climbing on the eastern side when the tragedy struck today.
Gareth Carter: Favourite flowering plants for winter cheer
OPINION: There are some great plant options to bring colour into your winter garden.
Waiouru exercises important in 'volatile, uncertain and complex world'
Realistic scenarios help soldiers keep ready for any eventuality.
Rugby: New-look Marist Celtic side excited for quarter-final
The Whanganui team play Hunterville in a senior grade last eight.
Rugby: Marist and Taihape to meet in women's final
The final kicks off at 6.30pm on July 5 at Cooks Gardens.
Time to tango: Dancers wanted for fundraising contest
Inexperienced dancers will learn ballroom and Latin American dancing over three months.