Ohakune restaurants took $287k Covid cash, now broke
An award-winning "hamburgeria" turned Tapas restaurant and bakery are now in liquidation.
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Man in custody after Whanganui River Rd incident
A police operation on the Whanganui River Rd has concluded after a family harm incident.
Whanganui public transport numbers increase
Whanganui has had a big boost in public transport.
Record hot day for April with weekend rain, wind warnings
'That’s definitely warm for this time of year.'
New internship initiative is a Whanganui-wide resource
And the potential to get local people into jobs
Les Voisins: Musical treat coming to Whanganui
Les Voisins will perform in Whanganui on Tuesday, May 2.
Free testing for electric blankets
The free service will be offered at the Whanganui Fire Station on Friday, April 21.
Air Force targets female high school students for future careers
“I was expecting everyone to be in grey and everyone to be mean.”
Club rugby: Marist take on defending champs Border
There's a new senior team and a women's competition launches this week.
Momentous award for Whanganui athlete at Halberg Games
Sport Whanganui hopes to return to next year's games with a bigger team.
Whanganui women's rugby comp launches
“It’s empowering, it’s something that’s been deemed a men’s sport for so long."
Horizons community funding round closes soon
One of the projects funded by the grant this year was a climate camp for 17 students.
Athletics: Volunteers key to track and field events
More volunteers are being sought ahead of the next track and field season.
Wait times increase at Whanganui Hospital's emergency department
'It’s not really a quick, simple answer as to why those waiting times have increased.'
Exhibition to celebrate embroiderers' 50th anniversary
The exhibition will be held from April 29 to May 2.
Adesanya documentary shows the 'importance of being your own freaky self'
A documentary on MMA champ Israel Adesanya will premiere in New York City in June.
Guyton St upgrade plans to be revealed
Details of the Streets for People Guyton Street designs will be revealed on May 4.
Community to get glimpse of makeover plans
Guyton Street between St Hill St and Wicksteed St is being made over - come see the plans.
Ōhakea roundabout will 'future-proof' road
“We have heard you, we have listened ..."
Anzac Day dawn parade and service returns
“It’s business as usual this year and I’m really looking forward to it."
Police trio acquitted of manslaughter: Only one remains in the force, inquest dropped
Allen Ball died in a cell in 2019. What followed were a number of investigative processes.
Biggest HoopNation Junior Showcase ever begins
Eighty-eight teams from around the country will play on courts across the city.
First National MP in 20 years to run in a Māori electorate
Harete Hipango has been picked to run in Te Tai Hauāuru.
Winter Wonderfest planning under way
Carla and Sarah already preparing for Winter Wonderfest.
Wet and warm weather ahead for Whanganui
Temperatures overnight are expected to be 5C higher than normal for the month.
Royal Enfields gather in city
Royal Enfield bikes and their riders meet at Red Eye Cafe
Reflexology courses afoot in Whanganui
Julie Dean discovered reflexology about 29 years ago when she studied as a naturopath.
Gaming machine earnings put towards community grants
A new track is being funded for the Whanganui Community Bike Park.
Whanganui swimmer becomes a double national champion
She came home with six medals in total.