Busy athletics season ahead for Cooks Gardens
The famous track will host several national events.
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'Ultimate owner' sought for former Native Land Court building
Finding a 'cornerstone investor' for the restoration project is the next step.
Watkin wins player of the year at cricket awards
Attention now turns to the 2022/23 season.
Whanganui Athletic finally have playoff opponent
The club begins its bid for ascension to Central League this Saturday.
Michael Law wants to build an app to make council more transparent
"Council is our largest business in Whanganui. It needs to be run like a business."
Mayoral candidates put up 'good clean fight'
Hamish McDouall, Andrew Tripe and DC Harding have shared their ideas for the future.
WDC candidate will advocate for homeless, disabled
Meet Gill Howard, who is running for the Whanganui District Council.
Hāwera teen wins overall excellence award
The 15-year-old won an award at the Blue Light life skills camp.
Check your Lotto numbers, Whanganui players
A ticket bought by a Whanganui player has collected the first division prize.
Whanganui reggae band takes out major prize at Māori Music Awards
Band's attention now turns to a full length album.
Newell wants to take his community experience to the council table
WDC candidate wants to focus on helping kids before it's too late.
Why you might see more seals around Whanganui this spring
The "happy and chunky" adult male seal is an increasingly common sight.
Money available for locals taking climate action
A maximum of $20,000 will be allocated to successful applicants.
Good dogs? Whanganui's annual dog report delivers the verdict
Whanganui's dog pound is currently full.
Dangerous driver tries to blame mate after causing crash
Glyn Ackroyd fled the scene after the crash - and then told police his friend was driving.
Hospice and Mitre 10 Mega put on Ladies' Night
Ladies' Night tonight at Mitre 10 Mega
South Taranaki hapū call for extended kaimoana ban
Most hapū of Ngāruahine will this week request an official ban along their coastline.
Local Focus: Rob Vinsen on Candidate Camera
Meet Rob Vinsen, running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Charlotte Melser on Candidate Camera
Meet Charlotte Melser, running for Whanganui District Council.
David Cotton wants fourth term as a Horizons councillor
He said his focus was on connecting the community with council policy.
Council finds development not to blame for Tawhero School's boggy grounds
The council's report concluded the new development did not redirect water to the school.
Kapa haka nationals come to City College
The event in Whanganui is one of five taking place all over Aotearoa.
A 'dream come true' for new gym owner
"I'm not just a random person. I've got a real passion for this place."
Cat stuck in poisonous tree for more than two weeks
"It's the most nightmare tree to deal with."
Monday night winds rattled Whanganui
Strong winds buffeted the region from 6pm to 3am on Monday.
1941 new cases, 46 deaths as daily Covid-19 updates end after two-plus years
From now on there will be weekly Covid updates every Monday.
Attempted murder accused faces further charges
Man accused of attempted murder has further 11 charges laid but keeps name suppression.
How good is your local knowledge?
Think you know your parks and reserves? Give this quiz a go.
Time is of the essence
Rosemary Penwarden urges haste in our fight against climate change