Potentially dangerous trees removed along Ōhakune Mountain Road
The Ruapehu District Council has felled or pruned trees posing a road safety risk.
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Club rugby: Battle lines drawn for Premier semis
It's a big weekend for the Premier teams as they hit the final four stage.
Whanganui letters: Why did the aviary get into such a poor condition?
Readers have their say on rates, artists and housing.
Whanganui prepared for changes to public transport fares
A public transport advocate says the changes may get more families to take the bus.
Swimmers break decades-old records
The female team's showing in particular is 'quite a big thing for little old Whanganui'.
Watch: 'Jake the bus' - driver threatened, invites motorist to fight in wild video
'Catch me out of uniform,' bus driver tells irate motorist.
Watch: 'Jake the bus' Wild altercation on Whanganui bus goes viral
A Whanganui bus driver is threatened by an irate motorist. Video / Kajun Campbell Brooking
Low-cost fuel retailer coming to Whanganui
The building is planned to be built on London St in Springvale.
All plastic bags to disappear from Whanganui shops
"They still actually come in and ask for the plastic bags."
Inspiration built at cross-country champs
Alec McNab reflects on the New Zealand Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships.
Murmurs of council discontent as Three Waters 'reset' approaches
“If we lose key staff, where are we going to replace them from?”
Super Samantha swipes and smiles to the top
Samantha Schoenwald shines at Foodstuffs' Checker of the Year competition.
Kidney dialysis services ‘at breaking point’, regional patients forced to drive two hours for treatment
Sector warns services are stretched, understaffed and facing growing demand.
Māori-owned start-up seeks to use AI to address decline in global mental wellbeing
A new app enables users to map, measure and improve their own mental health.
Sarjeant Gallery prepares for big move
The gallery's temporary home will close before the move back to Pukenamu Queen's Park.
Shared garden boosts social connection, saves money
"It’s wonderful having this garden and everyone can help out with it."
'Thanks for sticking with us, we are set to open': Embattled Ruapehu ski operator says after Govt loan
RAL makes statement after Govt offered $5 million loan to ensure ski season goes ahead.
'The year of the aviary': Rates increase made official
“It doesn’t matter how you cut it, we have made people worse-off this year."
State Highway 4 to close for road works
State Highway 1 will be the alternate route on July 4-5 when SH4 closes.
Travel: Paloma Gardens, Moto 71 and pottery a ‘must-see’
Paloma Gardens, unique tourist attraction, lies in the valleys near Fordell, Whanganui
Denis O’Reilly: Why Damien Kuru's manslaughter conviction troubles me
Opinion: Other Kiwis may be troubled too if they could see past characterisation of Kuru.
Kevin Page: Have you heard the one about the retiree, the educator and the tractor driver?
I feel we seem to have lost touch with the average John and Jane citizen.
Champion lifter carrying weight of Whanganui
Mollie King isn't far off qualifying for the world champs.
City still lagging when it comes to accommodation
Whanganui currently has 191 active rentals across all peer-to-peer accommodations.
Central North Island tribes back $30m Treaty settlement
Tamahaki, Tamakana and Uenuku will formally sign the Deed of Settlement on July 29.
Govt forks out $5m to save this year's Ruapehu ski season
The operator of the two skifields went into liquidation last week.
Whanganui artist featured in international concert
The piece featured in the concert has connections to a holiday and her grandmother.
Power outages for residents in Durie Hill and Hatricks Wharf
'A drone was deployed to patrol the high voltage line in the area.'
School jacks up a twist to classic tale
Westmere School chose Jack and the Beanstalk — but not as you know it.
Helping during National Volunteer Week
Whanganui locals donated their time to help organisations during National Volunteer Week.
Native trees illegally cut down on conservation land
A 600-year-old rimu is among the trees illegally felled.
Two young men arrested after Whanganui assault
The two men were charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Pair are right royal retainers
Whanganui Repertory Theatre's latest production, The Lion in Winter
Club rugby: Border retain Challenge Shield
The Challenge Shield will stay in Taranaki after Border's win over Ruapehu.