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![Local Focus: Aotearoa's first saint in the making and her ties with the Whanganui region](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Local Focus: Aotearoa's first saint in the making and her ties with the Whanganui region
The rich history of Whanganui's Jerusalem and its French nun Suzanne Aubert.
![Indigenous trade and global problems on the table in Dubai](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Indigenous trade and global problems on the table in Dubai
Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation works on expanding honey and red meat trade at Dubai expo
![New Year Honours: Whanganui potter Ross Mitchell-Anyon 'absolutely blown away' with award](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
New Year Honours: Whanganui potter Ross Mitchell-Anyon 'absolutely blown away' with award
"Actually, this is much better than being a teacher, I'll do this instead."
![Whanganui moves to orange in time for 2022](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Whanganui moves to orange in time for 2022
Whanganui moved to orange at 11:59pm last night.
![New Year Honours: National conservation policy shaped by Whanganui man](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
New Year Honours: National conservation policy shaped by Whanganui man
Whanganui's Bill Fleury helped design conservation win:wins of national benefit.
![Golden Dame: Lisa Carrington's latest honour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Golden Dame: Lisa Carrington's latest honour
When Lisa Carrington first saw the message on her computer, she had to do a double take.
![Grant boosts funding for new Whanganui ambulance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Grant boosts funding for new Whanganui ambulance
The grant was funded from the profits of pokie machines in Whanganui.
![Is it you? Two big Lotto wins in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Is it you? Two big Lotto wins in Whanganui
One player purchased their ticket from Aramoho Lotto & Mags.
![Whanganui Year in Review: September 2021](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Whanganui Year in Review: September 2021
September saw Covid restrictions eased, as well as some wild weather.
![Person of the Year - runner-up: Eddie Tofa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Person of the Year - runner-up: Eddie Tofa
"I want this gym to be somewhere you can take your mask off and just be yourself."
![Welcome to the Club: Fun factor drives table tennis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Welcome to the Club: Fun factor drives table tennis
There's plenty of room for new members in 2022
![Omicron-infected person reportedly UK DJ who pulled out of Rhythm & Alps, visited Auckland hotspots](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Omicron-infected person reportedly UK DJ who pulled out of Rhythm & Alps, visited Auckland hotspots
Person was a recent arrival who returned a positive result on day nine of self-isolation.
![Iwi collective races against time to boost Covid-19 jabs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Iwi collective races against time to boost Covid-19 jabs
"I almost feel like we're being abandoned, left behind"
![Covid-19: 46 new cases in community; 48 people in hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Covid-19: 46 new cases in community; 48 people in hospital
There were 18 community cases announced yesterday, the lowest number since October 1.
![Report highlights 'organisational deficiencies' in DoC's Whanganui district](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Report highlights 'organisational deficiencies' in DoC's Whanganui district
Investigation resulted in all field work in the Whanganui District stopping for 90 days.
![Dominos Wanganui delivers to emergency services on Christmas](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Dominos Wanganui delivers to emergency services on Christmas
"The least we can do is show our appreciation by delivering them the joy of pizza."
![Year in review: Lockdown returns in August](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Year in review: Lockdown returns in August
The Victoria Avenue revamp was also cancelled at the last minute.
![Locals flock to Kai Iwi Beach over Christmas break, but are warned about rips](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Locals flock to Kai Iwi Beach over Christmas break, but are warned about rips
Mowhanau Beach has been packed, with Castlecliff being a little quiet over Christmas.
![New Ōhakea water scheme to be operational in March 2022](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
New Ōhakea water scheme to be operational in March 2022
Parker said a 1 million-litre water reservoir was nearing completion.
![Power back on for almost all Marton households](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Power back on for almost all Marton households
1255 customers in Marton lost power shortly after 1pm on Tuesday.
![Covid: Woman in 70s dies, 18 new community cases today](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Covid: Woman in 70s dies, 18 new community cases today
Yesterday 34 community cases of Covid-19 were reported.
![Crews called to fire in Pātea](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Crews called to fire in Pātea
The fire was found in the roof cavity of the building and quickly extinguished.
![Two transported to hospital after campervan crashes into tree near Marton](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Two transported to hospital after campervan crashes into tree near Marton
The crash occurred at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Makirikiri Rd.
![Summer deluge: Parts of North Island warned to brace for heavy rain, possible thunderstorms](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Summer deluge: Parts of North Island warned to brace for heavy rain, possible thunderstorms
Severe weather watch for parts of the North Island with heavy downpours on the way.
![Severe rain watch for Whanganui this afternoon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Severe rain watch for Whanganui this afternoon
In some areas the Metservice said rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria
![Year in review: July brings the Groundswell protests and an Olympic gold](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Year in review: July brings the Groundswell protests and an Olympic gold
Whanganui rower Kerri Gowler claimed New Zealand's first gold at the Tokyo Olympics.
![Christmas Eve chaos leaves Kevin Page frazzled](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Christmas Eve chaos leaves Kevin Page frazzled
Forgotten roll, cold drink and power drill combine for Christmas Eve chaos