Live: 24 Covid deaths and 8638 new cases over past two days
Daily cases have been hovering around 5000 this week; today's cases are two days' worth.
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Nicky Rennie: Undercover secrets
"I am the unofficial leader of the Beige Brigade."
End of 27-year era at Whanganui sports store
Lindsay Edwards and Paula Darlington are no longer "just up from the fountain".
Volunteering good medicine for donors and recipients
National Volunteer Week Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu has been celebrated this week.
Maximus the speed merchant heads to karting nationals
"Up the straight they are doing anywhere up to 90km/h. It's quick."
Singer's chart-topper not so 'strange'
Kate Bush's music has been discovered by a new generation of fans.
My Perfect Weekend: Lisa Reweti
Lisa Reweti's laidback weekend would include walks along Kai Iwi Beach.
Children's mental health: Services at 'crisis point' as demand surges and staff depart
Mental health providers are struggling to cope with growing need in the wake of Covid-19.
Gareth Carter: Favourite flowering plants for winter cheer
After some gloomy winter days, Gareth Carter has tips to brighten your garden.
Panel will sign off new street names
A panel has been established to decided on new street names in Whanganui
Health boss welcomes reforms as possible 'game-changer'
Hayden Wano believes the reforms may shift inequities in health.
Major new exhibition partners with tribal river entity
He Awa Ora – Living River opens on Monday, June 27.
Infringements issued for mystery Hipango Park earthworks
It is still unknown who they were issued to.
Border and Taihape face each other this weekend as winter fatigue dents squads
Taihape could be missing up to six forwards for the game
Second shot at redemption for McCarthy's Transport Ruapehu
Ruapehu will get their third crack at the Wanganui Challenge Shield this season
The best time to spot Puanga in the sky this weekend
The weather is looking fine for Matariki celebrations on Friday.
Trust fundraiser confident they can find funds for extra Sarjeant costs
Williams was confident the trust would help, but ratepayers were likely to pay more
Shows, sausage sizzles, talks and more this Matariki
What's on in Whanganui this Matariki?
57 new community cases of Covid-19 in Whanganui
Nearly a quarter of people in Whanganui DHB have reported having Covid-19.
Live: 12 Covid deaths, 5285 new community cases as Kiwis urged to get flu jab
The number of daily cases has dropped by almost 1000 compared with a week ago.
Jury finds man guilty of bestiality and sexual abuse of a boy
Anthony Hoyle has been found guilty of bestiality and sexually abusing a young boy.
'They are just empty words:' Victim begs judge not to fall for rapist's remorse
Cory Taylor's sexual abuse spanned 12 years.
Collegiate trio catch eye of national selectors
Three Whanganui athletes were selected for the New Zealand Schools team.
Beam Scooters' two-year Whanganui trial launches
The lower part of Victoria Ave is excluded.
'Life hacks' to horses breeding: Mayor details 'crazy' hack of his Facebook pages
'This is quite a lesson in how vulnerable things are.'
What Puanga and Matariki mean to Whanganui
Where is the best place to see Puanga in Whanganui?
Castlecliff intersection to be closed
The Castlecliff intersection will be closed to finish underground infrastructure upgrades.
UN pushes Govt to compensate former state ward for torture
UN urges Govt to compensate a former patient of the Lake Alice psychiatric hospital.
Polly Cleverley exhibiting work at Orphic Gallery
Polly Cleverley exhibition at Orphic Gallery
Community leaders help lift the profile of local elections
Elections: making the process accessible
Whanganui records 53 new Covid-19 cases
Three people were in Whanganui Hosptial with Covid-19, according to the Ministry of Health
Rēwena bread rises to world stage
Whanganui's George Jackson uses his Nan's camp oven to bake the traditional bread.
Covid: 5499 new cases, 18 deaths; Govt can't rule out future lockdowns
'Each variant has had different characteristics,' says Ayesha Verrall.