Joint water entity Whanganui council's preference
Councillors back a three-way partnership with Ruapehu and Rangitīkei.
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Art by the River offers ‘an eclectic mix’
A new addition to Whanganui's many art galleries highlights New Zealand artists.
Athletics: National hurdles title for Whanganui student
Damian Hodgson won the NZ Schools senior boys 300m hurdles.
'Overwhelming demand' for cat desexing assistance
Ruapehu District Council spent its allocated funding in just a few days.
No rent relief for Community Arts Centre this year
Whanganui District Council has given the centre's trust two other options.
Whanganui High School top 8 in NZ touch
Whanganui High School finished in the top 8 of NZ schools' mixed touch sides.
Ruapehu citizen award recipients announced
‘Unwavering commitment’ and 'impactful contributions' win Citizen of the Year Awards.
Fire crews battle large fire in a pine shelterbelt
'It was a vegetation fire of 60m by 40m.'
'We can't divorce the environment from the economy'
Whanganui District Council takes stand against seabed mining.
Beverages, food and music the recipe for Taste Whanganui's return
Taste Whanganui Festival organiser hopes to build on last year's event.
'Got to feel safe': Calls for more CCTV at shopping centre
'I’m here not just for myself. I’m here for other shop owners and residents.'
'Let's do this for mum': Funeral home revamps Harley Davidson into hearse
Bike fits into trend towards more personalised, bespoke ceremonies.
Warning as Whanganui's fire risk increases
Whanganui could require fire permits before Christmas.
Grief-stricken motorcycle community planning final ride for victim of crash that killed three people
Motorcyclist mates determined to give beloved rider the send-off she would have wanted.
'Knowledge is power': Highway closures for Christmas parades
NZ Transport Agency warns drivers of road closures in Rangitīkei district.
After 10 years in Bali jail, new hope Kiwi man could be brought home
Antony de Malmanche has lost all his teeth, suffers depression and is down to 50kg.
From Auckland to Whanganui: New chairman's journey to leading Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi
Tahinganui Hina returned home to Whanganui in 2018.
Speedway: Midgets bring sizzle to Oceanview
There was exciting racing on the tight Whanganui circuit.
Lake Wiritoa off-limits to swimmers
Warning signs have been in place since December 6.
Aerowork’s 75-year celebration a family affair
Aviation history was highlighted at Aerowork's 75-year celebration on Saturday.
Fire in public toilets; police making inquiries
'It was quickly extinguished by our crews.'
Cause of remote woolshed fire investigated
A Waverley woolshed about 80m by 20m was fully involved in fire.
Arts centre appeals to council after $23,000 rent bill
Council officers' preferred option is to do nothing but councillors can still intervene.
'Cycle of broken trust' can end with abuse in care redress
'We want to contribute to the community positively, not be a burden.'
'Lost something we weren't willing to give up': Rider killed in triple fatal crash a mum of three
Lesley Brooks, 46, was a member of the Road Pirates MC. Cause of crash remains in doubt.
Police probing whether car was on wrong side of road after three motorcyclists killed: Club pres
Police said it was too early to comment on the cause of the crash.
Three motorcyclists killed in crash were with social club: Another dies in separate bike collision
Four motorcyclists and a car were involved in crash near Taihape at 8.10am today.
Triple tragedy: Three dead after four motorbikes and car crash near Taihape
Emergency services also rushing to second motorbike crash at Tihoi, Bay of Plenty.
Whanganui couple committed to combating human-trafficking
'Even if in our lifetime we’re only impacting one survivor, I feel like it’s worth it.'
