2000 youngsters take part in TRYathlon
Isaac Roberts (12) was one of 2000 children who took part in the event.
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What's going on in Whanganui for Easter?
The events vary from live music to river cruises to professional wrestling.
Highway blues: Roading budget blows out by $1.72 million
“The issues we are experiencing here are by no means unique."
'It's an irritating time': Mixed views on Easter break
Whanganui residents discuss what the Easter break means to them.
Whanganui Mayoral Relief Fund tops $80,000
The funds will assist the Hastings community with Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.
Athletics: Students shine at North Island Schools event
Whanganui athletes picked up a swag of titles.
Calculating the cost of doing nothing
What is the cost of not doing something, asks Terry Sarten.
Good things take time: Kiwi band's debut album 25 years in making
“It’s a raw sound and it’s not perfect, but it doesn’t want to be perfect either.”
Infectious rhythms at Whanganui Musicians Club
Sam Manzanza will perform at the Whanganui Musicians Club.
Christian woman with no criminal history meted out vicious assault on roadside
Her victim suffered brain bleeds after being kicked and punched on the ground.
Whanganui flyer represents Lower North Island at National Championships
Ryan is 14 and recently represented the Lower North Island at a national competition.
Historic Royal Enfield Day for Whanganui
Royal Enfield riders from around the North Island will travel to Whanganui for the event.
Rowing: Whanganui squads taste success at schools champs
Whanganui High, Whanganui Collegiate and Rangitīkei College crews performed well.
Flood barrier to be built to protect homes
“It’s not a matter of if the river will rise to high levels, but when.”
Letters: Bird aviary not all about the bottom line
Readers have their say on the bird aviary and Amdram's 'The Phantom of the Opera'.
Māori voters urged to consider electoral roll options
A campaign is under way to provide information on options to Māori voters.
Fishing contest ready to ride waves
The competition launches from the Castlecliff slipway on Saturday and Sunday.
Maadi Cup expectations for WHS blown out of water
The result was coming off similar results at the North Island championships.
Tylee resident explores making pottery
Areez Katki is the current Tylee Cottage artist in residence.
Whanganui District art quiz
Can you answer all these questions about the arts in our district?
Carl Bates: In localism we trust
National candidate for Whanganui, Carl Bates, says UCOL should be locally controlled.
Applications sought for study award
The award honours the memory of Whanganui teacher Wynne Costley.
All welcome to attend Theosophy Whanganui meeting
The group meets every second Sunday and all are welcome to attend
First bid on the table for part of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
A new entity wants to set up a publicly owned company to buy the Turoa skifield.
Students battle it out for tug of war title
People are getting more exercise - and having fun while doing it.
A weather week of passing showers and some sunshine ahead for Whanganui
“We are expecting showers and wet weather to pass fairly quickly.”
WSP Whanganui chip in with tennis club renovation
The club is also in the middle of replacing some of its courts.
Cameras monitoring 'troublesome' traffic areas in CBD
Could a new roundabout be in the works?
Kevin Page: You've got to get up early to get one over your wife
Waiting for the ladies of the house to get ready leads to a zen moment for Kevin Page
New barbecue area at Whanganui park
“We’re all working together and doing what we need to do."
Petition started as fallout from UCOL course cuts continues
"There’s no point just putting up a sign and saying ‘Hey, we’re open’...."
Rep Talk: Whanganui talent lured by small but pivotal role
Nadine Rayner says small parts can mean big things.