Budget 2023: Massive boost for Te Matatini kapa haka festival
Te Matatini gets an additional $34 million in funding over the next two years.
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Budget 2023: $6b resilience plan to future-proof cyclone-hit infrastructure
It follows the near $1b announced by Finance Minister Grant Robertson on Sunday.
Budget 2023: What’s in it for you
Free medicines, cheaper transport and childcare among initiatives.
Budget 2023: Primary care eyed as solution to hospital pressure as winter approaches
Also referenced was the huge cost to correct payments made under the Holidays Act.
Budget 2023: Govt to build 3000 more public homes by mid-2025
A total of $3.1 billion of capital funding was allocated to provide the additional homes.
Show us the money: Robertson's big borrow and spend plans
Bigger than expected: Budget has more borrowing, rather than reallocated spending.
What's in it for you - the Budget highlights at a glance
Bamboozled by the Budget? Here's all the highlights explained.
Budget 2023 watch live: Sausage rolls, cheese rolls and Grant Robertson's special tie
Chris Hipkins gifted Robertson a special tie to wear on Budget day.
Rangitīkei council boss resigns
Beggs' project management expertise guided the council through Te Matapihi build.
Q&A: Budget preview - our experts answer your questions
Liam Dann and Thomas Coughlan answer your questions.
Interest in passenger trains gathers steam
A meeting will be held on May 23 on potential plans to bring rail back to the city.
Athletics: Success for Whanganui at Wellington cross-country
The venue moved from the traditional Karori Park to a more demanding course at Berhampore.
Talking Rugby with John Phillips
John Phillips says it was a double-clash for the two teams.
'A real shock': Cancer Society stunned by boxing fundraiser tally
“There are really good people out there who are willing to support others."
Initiative aims to empower South Taranaki youth
A new youth committee aims to inspire and connect rangatahi.
Hopes new intersection will minimise risk for Ōhakea Defence Force staff
A roundabout will be built at the entrance to the Ōhakea air force base.
Whanganui artist named Lysaght Watt Trust supreme winner
Rosalind Fitzpatrick has won the coveted South Taranaki prize for 2023.
More cash needed for Surf Lifeguard Service to stay afloat
'We’ve been facing a few issues, especially when it comes to wages and rising costs.'
Council’s cemeteries bylaw passes - but not without debate
Alcohol is here to stay in Whanganui cemeteries.
Enviroschools to host visiting teachers
Fifty-one teachers are set to attend the tour of Whanganui enviroschools.
Tel’s Tales: The story of an alarm clock
Terry Sarten describes the life of an alarm clock.
Gangsters jailed for fatal shooting of rival test positive for drugs - denied parole
Three Black Power members have been denied parole.
Specialist vessel arrival to begin final phase of Tui oil field decommissioning
The Q7000 will plug and formally abandon wells across the Taranaki oil field.
The Conversation: Why regen ag isn't going to fix our food system
Regenerative agriculture may not be the transformation our global food system needs.
Storyteller quilts snapped up
Whanganui's Jenny Brown has her quilts on display at Lockett Gallery.
Three in running for Whanganui Rural Community Board seat
Voting begins on Thursday, June 15.
Desert Rd homicide: Man pleads guilty to murder
Wang's body was found covered in concrete in a remote area three years after he vanished.
Public transport service catching up with bigger centres
“Currently, there might just be a pole and a little concrete pad and that’s it.”
Whanganui volunteer positions available
There are a number of volunteer positions available in Whanganui
Hospice care stories to raise awareness
Hospice Whanganui is supporting a national campaign during this year's awareness week.
Sport Whanganui presented the inaugural Whanganui Secondary Schools ‘Battle of the Codes’, held at Tawhero Golf Course
Sport Whanganui presented the inaugural Whanganui Secondary Schools "Battle of the Codes".
'Innovative hospitality operator' wanted for Sarjeant
"Good quality coffee... goes without saying."
Council reminds cyclists and runners to prepare for winter visibility issues
Horizons Regional Council runs Road Safety Week campaign as we head into winter.
Featured artists launch group exhibition at Whanganui's A Gallery
Featured artists exhibited their work at A Gallery in Whanganui.