He was meant to be on the deadly train to Tangiwai
He avoided Tangiwai disaster but fate had another surprise down the line for Len Gee.
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Whanganui artist Cole Anderson was awarded a scholarship by Wanganui Art Society recently
Cole Anderson awarded a scholarship by Wanganui Art Society
Whanganui photographers will be showcasing their best work
Club photographers show their work over the past year
Bremworth offers 10-year contracts for strong wool producers
Bremworth CEO says contracts would hopefully give generational security to sheep farmers.
'There's a lot more involved': New Marton vet clinic as population grows
"People will do a lot more work on sick animals."
Roading contract highlights Rangitīkei road issues
The district mayor said some of the roads in the region were difficult to use at times.
Rates are due but some residents haven’t received their bills
“If I hadn’t communicated with them, they wouldn’t have communicated with me.”
Lost council project resurfaces
"If you go down there on a Saturday, it’s quite busy and it’s quite dangerous.”
Athletics: Cooks Gardens to host packed season
The club season is just weeks away.
Ruapehu has had a great ski season – but we need to reimagine the future of our iconic volcano
Ski fields on the North Island volcano have faced huge economic uncertainty.
Meet Oscar Laven - an eclectic tenor saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist
Oscar is bringing one of his all-star quintets to town to Whanganui Jazz Club on Sunday.
South Taranaki council takes on local te reo styles
The council is revamping its te reo Māori policy to embrace variations of the language.
Around 4000 ceramic pots are housed at New Zealand’s only museum of studio ceramics, Quartz, in Whanganui
Quartz, Museum of Studio Ceramics in Whanganui is unique in New Zealand
Car and train collide in Whanganui
The crash happened at the Heads Rd intersection with Kings and Balgownie avenues.
Whanganui racer back home after six-month MTB trip
Ramage represented New Zealand at the Cycling World Championships as part of the trip.
Taco Bell's arrival to this Kiwi town remains a mystery
Building consent a year ago was for a Taco Bell with drive-through and 51-seat restaurant.
‘It’s really sad’: WWI monument in Whanganui National Park vandalised
'It looks like they’ve taken an axe to it.'
Viva turns 25 - don’t miss today’s special gloss issue
Magazine is proudly celebrating 25 years of storytelling, innovation and influence
Whanganui aims to bring back international students
A delegation will visit Japan, Korea and Vietnam to talk about education opportunities.
Whanganui buildings go pink for good cause
Whanganui has several public activities to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Minister of Health says hospital occupancy needs to improve
“It’s never desirable to have people waiting."
Whanganui dog report reveals one big change in behaviour
Five years ago wandering dogs was “a massive problem”. But things have changed.
Kevin Page: Dancing on my own... or so I thought
OPINION: To say we both got a surprise is a bit of an understatement.
New timber processing plant rises from ashes
The building's previous plant was destroyed in a fire.
Thrive holds first workshop from ‘Marketing Hacks’ series
Thrive launches Marketing Hacks - free workshops for small businesses in Whanganui
'It was a really good day': The Hoff greets fans in Taihape
Between 50 and 100 people flocked to the filming location to meet the Baywatch star.
Clubs and Codes Expo held at the Marton RSA War Memorial Hall
Clubs and Codes Expo held at the Marton RSA War Memorial Hall
Whanganui seek maximum points against Horowhenua-Kapiti
Talking Rugby with John B. Phillips.
Rachel Keedwell: Put politics aside and address the climate crisis
OPINION: It is crazy to pretend there is no environmental catastrophe unfolding.
'I apologise': Israel Adesanya in court on drink driving charge
The UFC superstar arrived at court supported by an entourage.
Tree cleared from Whanganui street after truck collision
The road was partially blocked while the tree was cleared,
Rugby: Whanganui climb to second with win over Wairarapa Bush
It was the first of consecutive Bruce Steel Memorial Cup defences.
How will Whanganui Hospital cope with its growing population?
What changes will be needed to keep pace with the district’s projected population growth?