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Rotokare Tennis Club fundraising for new courts
Rotokare Tennis Club will have international standard courts by the end of the year.
Firefighters enjoy 'a bloody good weekend' at basketball tournament
The event will move to Hamilton next year.
Heritage building owners' challenge of preservation costs vs rentals
"We aren't here to make a fortune, we are here to save the building,"
Club rugby: Upset win as Kaierau claims Challenge Shield
Kaierau saved their season with an upset win over Taihape.
Ukelele trio setting up shop in Taihape
There will be something for people of all ages.
Museum Notebook: Outfit of the month reflects 1970s glamour
The ensemble features a sleeveless, floor-length gown and a matching fur-trimmed coat.
The Monday Q&A with Andrea du Chatenier
She's a dab hand when it comes to taxidermy.
Club rugby: Marist's win over Ngamatapouri not enough for Premier playoff berth
Kaierau's unexpected win over Taihape put paid to Marist's playoff hopes.
Sixty-two new Covid cases in Whanganui region
Three people are in Whanganui Hospital with Covid-19.
Live: 11 Covid-related deaths and 4924 cases today; experts warn of new BA.5 surge
Experts warn we're facing a winter surge of the virus as subvariant BA.5 spreads.
Arrest made after armed man leaves scene of crash
He is due to appear in court on July 5.
Gardening: Pruning deciduous fruit trees and roses
Trees are pruned for many reasons; timing and making the right cuts are important.
Increased family violence reports may not be a bad sign
Whanganui Police say the increase was expected.
Unfinished business prompts Watson to stand in Rangitīkei
It will be Andy Watson's fourth term if he is re-elected Rangitīkei Mayor.
Four marathons back-to-back in 36C heat
"I just thought 'screw it', I didn't care what it cost or if people said I was mad."
My Perfect Weekend: Catch-up time for inactive weekdays
Galleries, markets, bridges and stairs all feature in Nicola Williams' perfect weekend
Firefighters come to town for basketball comp
Whanganui is fielding two teams in the social grade.
Bronzed honour for legendary racehorse nearing completion
The head of the statue committee says it will be completed by July at the earliest
Diabetics urged to get eyes tested regularly
More than 1.1 million New Zealanders live with diabetes or pre-diabetes 1
One dead in Hunterville crash, SH1 closed
The crash happened on State Highway 1 about 6.15pm.
Upokongaro public toilet to be built
The council expects the toilet block to be completed by September 22 this year
Whanganui records 69 new Covid-19 cases
The Ministry of Health reported three people were in Whanganui Hospital with Covid-19
'Develop a winter plan': Ministry advice after 6984 new Covid cases reported
The increase in case numbers has not gone unnoticed and the country will remain at orange.
Whanganui's sunny on Saturday, showers on Sunday
The showers on Sunday are not expected to be particularly strong or persistent.
Club rugby: Marist Premier side facing same challenges as All Blacks
Marist take on Ngamatapouri in the final round-robin game this weekend.
Breaking down anti-Islam rhetoric one town at a time
The "Meet a Muslim" campaign will be in Whanganui on Saturday, July 2.
Whanganui DHB abolished after 21 years
Health NZ and the Māori Health Authority are in charge from July 1.
Is it too late to save the Bastia Hill garden?
The group is now waiting to see if an extension has been granted.
Eight townhouses overlooking Virginia Lake planned
They were low maintenance, 'lock up and leave' type houses, Bernard Reuters said.
Club rugby: Counties aim for final round-robin win on home ground
Counties and Utiku play at Macnab Domain at 2pm on Saturday.
Local Focus: Rob Tucker and the cream of NZ photojournalists to auction images for Taranaki Hospice
From the Princess Di to his cleaner, Rob Tucker's photography has affected people around him for over half a century.
Rates increase less than planned for South Taranaki
The annual plan sets out an average rate increase of 2.48 per cent for 2022/23.
Live: 7423 new Covid cases, 19 deaths as NZ stays at orange
A move to the green setting is unlikely, experts predict a second wave will hit soon.