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![Live: 1901 new Covid-19 cases as Omicron continues its surge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Live: 1901 new Covid-19 cases as Omicron continues its surge
That brings the number of active community cases across the country to 11,601.
![Six Whanganui Prison inmates isolating as close contacts to Covid case](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Six Whanganui Prison inmates isolating as close contacts to Covid case
The six prisoners arrived at Whanganui Prison on Wednesday.
![Councils seek Government funding for rail business case](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Councils seek Government funding for rail business case
The push is on to resume a service between Auckland and Wellington.
![Businesses brace for life in phase 2](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Businesses brace for life in phase 2
They are going through an "unusually difficult time".
![Is esports the next big sport in the region?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Is esports the next big sport in the region?
"There is a draw card between healthy gaming and unhealthy gaming."
![Gardening: Preparing your garden for autumn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Gardening: Preparing your garden for autumn
During February in our late-summer period, many gardens reach their full beauty
!['We aren't cowboys'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
'We aren't cowboys'
The operators have addressed a school's concerns about sprays at a new kiwifruit orchard.
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Record 1929 community Covid cases; Aucklanders warned of test result delays
Experts say the country is on track to seeing 10,000 cases a day by mid-March.
![Eleven new Covid-19 cases in Whanganui DHB area](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Eleven new Covid-19 cases in Whanganui DHB area
The Whanganui DHB has said one case in the current outbreak has recovered.
![No gong for Whanganui in this year's beautiful awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
No gong for Whanganui in this year's beautiful awards
Whanganui demonstrated "sustainable and environmentally conscious action".
![Five things to do in Whanganui this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Five things to do in Whanganui this weekend
La Fiesta, a Zine fest and some cricket
![Whanganui High School principal says mask wearing cuts out close contacts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Whanganui High School principal says mask wearing cuts out close contacts
The DHB is now working to find out if there were any close contacts outside of school.
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Dame Tariana Turia makes bizarre 'Hitler' claim against Jacinda Ardern
Dame Tariana Turia made bizarre 'Hitler' claims about Jacinda Ardern in an RNZ interview. Audio / RNZ
![Listen: Dame Tariana Turia makes bizarre claim about PM, supports protest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Listen: Dame Tariana Turia makes bizarre claim about PM, supports protest
The RNZ interview last night took a strange turn.
!['I'm out of ideas this time'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
'I'm out of ideas this time'
Ruapehu hospitality businesses are struggling after missing out on summer visitors.
!['Community immunity' part of tackling Omicron outbreak](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
'Community immunity' part of tackling Omicron outbreak
Dr Patrick O'Connor says there is no escaping rising case numbers.
![Floating tub surprises beach photographer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Floating tub surprises beach photographer
The spa tub has been moved to higher ground to prevent danger to surfers and boats.
!['It's just unbelievably quiet'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
'It's just unbelievably quiet'
Fewer people are in downtown Whanganui and some shops are suffering as a result.
![Wanganui line up for rejigged Chapple Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Wanganui line up for rejigged Chapple Cup
Play begins on Friday, with the tournament continuing on Saturday and Sunday
![Where can I get tested? Anxiety rises in Marton](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Where can I get tested? Anxiety rises in Marton
Marton residents are concerned about the lack of Covid-19 testing facilities.
![Mainly fine weekend in store for Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Mainly fine weekend in store for Whanganui
Friday and Saturday look to be fine, with rain creeping in on Sunday.
![Live: Record 1573 community Covid cases - 1140 of them in Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Live: Record 1573 community Covid cases - 1140 of them in Auckland
Yesterday there were 1160 new cases in the community and 56 people were in hospital.
![Whanganui High School student confirmed Covid-19 case](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Whanganui High School student confirmed Covid-19 case
The student was at school earlier this week for one full school day
![Five new Covid-19 cases in Whanganui DHB region](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Five new Covid-19 cases in Whanganui DHB region
The four Whanganui central cases are linked to an event in Manaia.
![Baby taken to hospital after car fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Baby taken to hospital after car fire
A baby suffering from smoke inhalation has been taken to hospital.
![Colyton church, 125, full of memories](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Colyton church, 125, full of memories
Shirley Pearce will mark 65 years as a parishioner in July.
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High School students ace maths exams
Thirteen of 17 Year 11 students achieved A* grades, which equates to 90 per cent plus.
![Athletics: Pacing and pizza provide valuable lessons](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Athletics: Pacing and pizza provide valuable lessons
Young Whanganui athletes picked up some valuable tips in recent events