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Heritage Month Window Display comp won by Garney Spooner Woolshop
Amanda Spooner accepted a prize for her store's heritage window display.
Mayor formally opens new changing sheds at Kaitoke School
Kaitoke School has had an upgrade, with new changing sheds for its pool.
Co-chair likely for South Taranaki iwi committee
South Taranaki’s iwi liaison committee is being revamped.
SPCA Whanganui desperate for foster homes after 29 kittens rescued
The SPCA Centre manager estimates there were seven litters of kittens on the property.
Collegiate's win over Renegades goes down to wire
The school team's six-run win came in the last over.
Whanganui vet comes home thanks to graduate scheme
Kadee Gedye grew up around animals and wants to help people.
Upokongaro toilet block construction begins
The toilet block will be built on open land near the Upokongaro Memorial Hall.
Museum Notebook: Whanganui life during World War II
Elaine Little shared her memories of World War II life for the museum archives.
Rob Rattenbury: Guy Fawkes' celebrations irrelevant
Rob Rattenbury questions why New Zealand continues to mark Guy Fawkes' execution.
Whanganui firefighters receive prestigious medal for work in Australian bushfires
'It was pretty hard to put into words the magnitude of what was going on over there'.
Nearly 40mm of rain fell over weekend in Whanganui
MetService forecasts more rain and abnormally high temperatures at the start of the week
Whanganui’s NZICPA emerges as 'preferred bidder' for Hawkes Bay flight school
A meeting will be held next week to discuss NZICPA's bid.
Gareth Carter: Time to shine for these veges
This year November has become a major planting month.
Whanganui City of Design celebration event
Whanganui was designated as a UNESCO City of Design last year.
Letters: Loss of flight simulators shortsighted, kindness in the WOF queue
Whanganui readers have their say
New Zealand scores C+ for physical activity in children and teens
Aotearoa’s grade was still better than the global average.
Vivek Bangia's perfect weekend brings back chefing memories
There's a bunch of things on the to-do list if he can escape from his store.
Comment: Sport puts on a lavish feast
Samoa in the rugby league, Mark Hunt in the boxing and more highlights
Lack of local voice a concern in RMA reform
Three pieces of legislation will effectively replace the Resource Management Act.
'Harrowing trial': Victims of sexual predator praised for bravery
Sexual predator David Falamoe could face a sentence of preventive detention.
Was someone posing as a parking warden in Marton?
Police say inquiries are still ongoing.
Suspected diesel spill contained "as much as possible"
“We will continue to do what we can to determine what happened.”
Warm and wet weekend ahead
A big low pressure system in the Tasman is causing intermittent downpours
Leigh Anderton-Hall and Rick Rudd represent Whanganui in Portage Awards
The Whanganui finalists’ work will be exhibited at Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery
Continuity the key for Turia reappointment
The usual stand-down period has been avoided.
Christmas parade back on track for 2022
The parade will make its way down Victoria Avenue from 2pm on December 10.
The mysterious Charles Mackay - a sleuth’s story
Tickets are still available for the public talk by Paul Diamond about mayor Mackay.
Whanganui woman accepted into Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity programme
"What’s good for the goose is good for the gosling."
Cricket: United and Marist renew rivalry
Whanganui cricket supremacy is on the line
Owner sought for cat which took itself to SPCA
The cat will begin the process for adoption from next Monday if an owner isn't revealed.
Suspected oil spill on the Whanganui River
The suspected spill was noticed by contractors at the North Mole this morning.