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Soldiers to attack 'enemy camp' in Harakeke Forest exercise
Soldiers will be seen around Harakeke Forest as well as Fordell and Mangamahu
Whanganui weather: What to expect this weekend
Whanganui can expect a warm spring, however.
"It has been one of the more difficult seasons that we've had" - local retailer
" ... local retailers will have noticed a difference in people's spending habits".
Comment: First cars can be a first-class car-tastrophe for teens
Nicky Rennie is having a first-car debate with her teenager
My Perfect Weekend: Richard Gower
The Rangitīkei farmer would relax around the home after a hard week of work.
The literacy initiative teaching teachers
"Now we know better we are doing better."
Douglas Lilburn, our foremost classical composer
Lilburn grew up on a farm in upper Turakina River Valley and was educated in Whanganui.
Kaleidoscope of kākāriki at Environment Network Manawatū Q&A
Local election candidates were quizzed on their environmental views and solutions.
Live: 1800 new cases, 10 Covid-related deaths as PM announces settings review
New infections and hospital rates have fallen steadily across August.
Whanganui: New Pākaraka signs yet to be installed
Waka Kotahi said they received the signs in April and gave them to the District Council.
Athletics Insight: Round the Lake Relay resurrected
How the origins of the Round the Lake Relay stem from the Hyde Park Relays.
Major new funder on board as rescue helicopter rebrands
It will now be known as the Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter.
Council candidate Dan Jackson wants to ensure a bright future for Whanganui
He wants to be at the table when the new kerbside recycling collection gets under way.
Italian students in Whanganui
The students arrived in Whanganui to learn about the unique Te Awa Tupua legislation.
Live: 2066 new Covid cases, 286 people in hospital, 3 in ICU
The latest results are promising, a fortnight out from the next traffic light review.
Two in hospital after Castlecliff crash
The incident caused a power outage for 1473 homes in Castlecliff.
Castlecliff resident wants a seat on Horizons Regional Council
Allan Wrigglesworth seeking election to Horizons Regional Council.
Brass Whanganui 'extremely busy' after nationals success
Last Night of the Proms is making a return in November.
Meet the people who want to represent Whanganui for the next term of local government
Get out and hear what the candidates have to say ahead of the October election.
Rebranded Masters Games back with a bang
There are a range of new sports to choose from in 2023.
Sarjeant Gallery Redevelopment update on final design for Te Pātaka facade
It is a distinct change in appearance of the facade from the original scope
Unorthodox council candidate says don't trash the underworld
Scott Phillips is standing for Whanganui District Council in this year's election.
2244 new Covid cases, 17 deaths, 288 people in hospital
Weekly rolling averages for cases, hospitalisations and deaths continue to decline.
Prison officer sends email for mayoral candidate inmate
Prison director says exceptional circumstances needed for guard to send inmate's email.
Innovate Whanganui chock-a-block with talent
Abbi and Rodney Calman claimed first place for 2022.
Rink hockey players rolling on to world champs
Dean Fitness, Mitchell Lockett, Jimi Blinkhorne and Jerome Allen are off to Argentina.
Sanson hosts Blokart World Championships after two-year hiatus
Flying at 90km/h with your bum three inches off the ground 'must feel terrifically fast'
Water bottling company responds to concerns over extraction plans
"Issues raised by the submitters were either not relevant or classified as minor effects."
Whanganui heritage and affordable housing focus for long-serving councillor
Helen Craig is seeking a fourth term on Whanganui District Council.
501 deportee chooses job hunting over court case
501 jobseeker says: 'You have got to get a job, you have got to do something productive.'
A push for more home trapping in Whanganui's urban areas
The goal is to have one trap in every five houses in urban Whanganui.
Love of flowers and nature led to dried botanicals business
Dried botanicals stems from a love of nature