'A very difficult decision': Barnardos closes its doors
There is a 'huge sadness' attached to the decision to close the Whanganui office.
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Rugby: Whanganui looks to tighten up against Mid Canterbury
The Heartland game kickoff is at 2.30pm on Saturday at Cooks Gardens.
Marton Park to get memorial to Queen Elizabeth II
The memorial tree will be planted in the next couple of weeks.
'Not too late' to turn around low Māori voting turnout
In many places voter turnout for Māori wards 'hasn't been that great'.
Calling all Dancing Queens - ABBA tribute show coming to town
We have two double passes to give away to this great show
Māori urged to hit the polls - 'It's not too late'
This election will gauge what more needs to be done to improve Māori participation.
Pride Whanganui taking part in GiveOUT Day
Pride Whanganui is one of 12 organisations involved in the national fundraiser.
Snow blankets region, Desert Rd reopens
Snow and chilly southerlies give way to a warmer weekend.
Author saves best for last as writing and publishing career comes to an end
David McGill's releases final book in series, and announces end of book writing career.
High school student sees 'limitless potential' of drones
Quinn Pedley's past clients include Sky TV, TVNZ and Māori TV.
Clock ticking for local voting
'We are now in the future and we have an opportunity to make things better.'
Athletics: Cooks Classic status confirmed by World Athletics
January's Cooks Classic will be a World Athletics Challenger Meeting.
Bumper summer events season ahead
A big events season will be good news after a rough year for the hospitality sector.
Community invited to free gaming day
The gaming day will be held from 10am to 2pm on Wednesday, October 12.
Podcaster sees hope for Earth and humanity
'I'm more optimistic than the greatest optimistic.'
Black Power member suffers traumatic tetraplegia after prospect crashes
A gang prospect was high on drugs when he smashed into a tree, injuring a patched member.
NZ's 'first modern suburb' rich in history
Durie Hill was an important strategic site for Māori
Heritage Month: City's brutalism architecture seen in new light
Examples of the minimalist concrete style can be seen in a range of Whanganui buildings
High-risk foot clinic established after man's leg amputated
He went to Whanganui Hospital with a sore toe eight times between June and August 2018.
Whanganui Boxon march into league grand final
It's the team's first final appearance since 2016.
Whanganui businesses looking hot for summer
Hospitality, retail and tourism sectors are expected to do especially well this summer.
Bodybuilders claim trifecta at champs
The Solly family's trophy cabinet is filling up fast.
Boat parade marks start of Heritage Month
Boats include the oldest steamboat in New Zealand and Whanganui Iwi's 'Te Waka'.
Putting the sizzle in people power
Make sure your voice makes it to the big decision-making table.
Grand gesture from Good Bitches Baking
Good Bitches Baking looking for more volunteers
Dog walker terrified when confronted by abusive knife wielding man in park
Eileen Pritchard was terrified when a knife-wielding man abused her as she walked her dog.
'We gave it our best': Tūroa closed for rest of season
"We know some epic riding was had, albeit over fewer days than we had hoped."
Family Picnic Fun Day for 'coming of age'
Help Carla and the trustees celebrate 21 years of Life to the Max
Whanganui Vintage Weekend 2023 all go with new sponsor
Property Brokers bring advantages to Vintage Weekend
Puddy tat damage is not so cute
Tom Hessell says cats should be under control to keep wildlife safe