One dead, one in serious condition following Turakina crash
The road was closed while emergency services responded.
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Eight Covid deaths and 5202 new community cases
Today there are also 332 people are in hospital, four of them in intensive care.
Danger zones: Warning for Mt Ruapehu visitors as eruption risk rises
Ski season visitors will need to check for hazard zones before arriving.
My Perfect Weekend: Bike riding and family time top list
Haden enjoys craft beers with friends on Friday night and coffee on Sunday morning
Plants for winter flower picking
Long-lasting flowering shrubs are good options for the garden and as cut flowers.
Drug testing tents to be introduced at Mardi Gras
"When 9000 people come to town, you want them to have the best time and do so safely."
Whanganui 'absolutely, constantly' on the hunt for nurses
'I would say, 100 per cent, we are understaffed,' a former Whanganui DHB nurse says.
Ruapehu leading the way in food waste collection
Now Whanganui district set to follow in footsteps with service expected from mid-2024.
Suffrage window features pioneering Whanganui women
Window on the world of Whanganui's trailblazing women.
How to channel the great hybrid return to work
Most – but not all – staff benefit from a bit of time at home and time in the office
Comment: Having a ball in the spotlight of social media
They will post every second to their 'audience' who will be doing the same thing.
Covid-19: 82 new cases of Covid-19 Whanganui
Due to a technical issue, data on hospitalisations, and deaths were unavailable today
Power cut to College Estate area
A Powerco spokesperson said all homes had their power restored by 1.40pm Friday.
Clash of the codes race day melee caught on CCTV
Two horse owners abused and threatened a greyhound trainer at a joint race meeting.
Glen Eden murder accused trio given name suppression at court appearance
Three people have appeared in court charged in connection with Ben McIntosh's murder.
Unpredictable weather to continue
The Whanganui District Council said Civil Defence will be monitoring water levels closely.
Any-time roll change for Māori voters 'huge' improvement, says councillor
Elijah Pue says the move will help remove barriers to voting
Whanganui institute leads study of Māori brain health
Te Atawhai o te Ao is working with the Ageing Well National Science Challenge
10-year-old already a dab hand at fishing - and life lessons
Axel Goldsbury is helping feed his family using survival skills he learned online.
Mixed feelings as pharmacy chains confirm Whanganui plans
"It does seem that wherever Chemist Warehouse goes a Bargain Chemist turns up as well."
Police looking into bullet-like holes found on sailing club
Police said they were in the early stages of their inquiry into how damage was caused.
This year's school vege challenge open to public voting
The winners will be announced in two weeks.
Whanganui runner Brad Mathas wins 800m in Australia to claim worlds spot
Mathas secured his spot by leading home a Kiwi one-two in the senior men's 800m final
Quadrangular tournament to be hosted at Whanganui Collegiate
The four 1st XVs will meet in games on June 27 and June 29.
New police initiative aims to lower deaths on the road
The operations will be more frequent around Whanganui, Neil Forlong said.
Assault victim wants 'unbelievably ruthless' attackers brought to justice
"I never even spoke to them and they beat me like a dog."
Rapist's non-parole period quashed by Court of Appeal
Man who raped two women allowed to appeal against sentence; non-parole period quashed.
Taranaki hapū want rāhui on shellfish for two years
Hundreds of visitors collected kaimoana – especially pāua – during the last two summers.
Whanganui records 125 new Covid-19 cases
The Ministry of Health also reported there were two Covid-19 cases in Whanganui Hospital.
Live: 7927 new community cases, 27 deaths, 12 in ICU
A health official says we're on the same path as other countries experience more waves.
Woman dies after consuming cocktail of drugs
Janna Fischer died from inhaling stomach contents into her lungs after using drugs.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Whanganui
The western part of the North Island can expect thunderstorms on Thursday.
Game on: New arcade coming to Whanganui
The Play2Win arcade is being opened by Palmerston North trampoline park Cloud 9.
DHB plans to put chemo and transfusion unit inside hospital
The acting DHB boss warned the search for chemotherapy site may have to start again