Call for radical rethink on public services
Whanganui's mayor is among those calling for central government changes.
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Two world-record-holders to go head-to-head at NZ Rural Games
World-record-holders Megan Whitehead and Sacha Bond will go head-to-head at the games.
Youth spaces project ‘still in a quagmire’
“Just because a consultant said it, it doesn’t make it true."
Attwell wins National Combined Events champs at Cooks Gardens
Cooks Gardens once again proved its worth as an outstanding venue.
Emerging Māori artists' show hits Whanganui
The Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award touring exhibition is on at the museum until June 4.
Gun club's new gear on target
The Clay Target Club caters to a wide range of abilities, including top-level competitors.
Cyclone Gabrielle fund passes $50,000 but where will it be spent?
'Things are still very uncertain and a lot of clean-up is happening.'
Log loader eyes Rural Games
Daniel Purcell to contest log loading champs at Rural Games
Playcentres roll out welcome mat for whānau
Playcentres within Whanganui will open their doors for whānau to experience for a week.
Feedback wanted on cemeteries bylaw
Submissions on the bylaw review close on April 16.
Council has its say on proposed booze bill
WDC backs ending appeals against local alcohol policies, tighter control of online sales.
Drag cars roaring back into Whanganui
The Wanganui Road Rodders is also celebrating 50 years as a club in 2022.
Opinion: More fun on the menu for La Fiesta
More fun events are planned for La Fiesta, writes columnist Carla Donson.
H&A Print celebrates 100-year anniversary
To mark the occasion, the business held tours through their printing factory.
Whanganui mayor: Dig deep to help cyclone-hit communities
An ongoing fundraising campaign is planned in Whanganui.
Collegiate helps families affected by Cyclone Gabrielle
The drive for donations coincided with the school's biggest weekend.
Opinion: A locally grown alternative to almonds?
Could this locally grown tree be an alternative to almonds?
NZCT grant enables club to purchase new gear
The Clay Target Club has new clay target throwing machines thanks to NZCT.
Esteemed Whanganui kapa haka groups finish competition on a high
Te Reanga Mōrehu O Rātana won the choral section at Te Matatini.
Ōtaki to north of Levin motorway being rescoped
The Government is rescoping parts of its $8.7b NZ Upgrade infrastructure programme.
Comment: Should have used my loaf
A last-minute shopping expedition doesn't go quite to plan for Kevin Page.
Letters: All Blacks need Robertson’s magic
Readers also have their say on climate change, The Tide and velodrome spending.
Whanganui farmers catching a break
"It means we’re coming together and feeling proud to be farmers."
Historic Māori storage pits found in South Taranaki
"You don’t see te ao Māori here anywhere. But you’re standing on it.”
Rep Talk: Theatre is in the genes for this director
Hamish isn't the first generation of his family to be involved with theatre productions
Volunteer positions available in Whanganui
Volunteer positions available in Whanganui.
‘He had a community heart’: Chester Borrows dies aged 65
"He wanted to make sure we were all working together."
Taranaki-Manawatū FMG Young Farmer of the Year crowned
The Taranaki-Manawatū Young Farmer of the Year has been crowned.
St Anthony's School Medieval Fayre draws huge crowd
Ticket sales boasted an impressive 250 per cent increase on the 2021 event.
Whanganui community survey results don't meet council targets
How do we feel about living in Whanganui?
Whanganui Deputy Mayor Helen Craig: You can’t eat trees
Whanganui Deputy Mayor Helen Craig says farming is being legislated into extinction