Focus: Covid Outbreak | Tuesday 29th March Wrap
There were 34 Covid-related deaths in New Zealand on Tuesday, a record for the outbreak so far. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex Burton / NZ Herald
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34 Covid-related deaths - 17,148 community cases and 842 in hospital
Some of the deaths had happened during the past 10 days.
444 new Covid-19 cases, three being treated in hospital
The Whanganui District Health Board region has 444 new Covid-19 cases.
NZ Super Fund explores Taranaki offshore wind energy
'We are confident it could help New Zealand's transition away from fossil fuels.'
Inmate spends night perched on prison roof
An inmate at Whanganui Prison eluded staff on Saturday and spent the night on a roof.
Volunteer finds bookshop her happy place
Volunteer of the Month has a passion for books
Virtuosity on show at the Jazz Club
Jazz Club features Oscar Laven and his talented quintet
Ōhakea Air Force base to hold two large hangars, workforce of 1200
The Ōhakea Air Force upgrade is on track to be finished later next year.
Ruby McIntyre wins Whanganui Tennis Club champs
The Year 10 student took out the final in a tie-breaker against Rachel Cronin
Comment: A joint venture that started with a cheeseburger
An octogenarian, a cheeseburger and some "waccy baccy" in this hilarious Kevin Page tale
Farming Friends of Hospice keeps building on strong foundation
More than 170 farmers in Whanganui, Ruapehu, South Taranaki take part in the initiative.
'Fabulous' event as artists open studios to public
Numbers were down but the artists were still pleased with the connections they made.
Opinion: Sarjeant redevelopment costs must be transparent
Philippa Baker-Hogan opines on the Sarjeant Art Gallery project in Midweek.
Food festival a collaborative event
Autumn Food Festival educates about food waste
One man's trash is this artist's treasure - can you help?
"I need junk!" Roger Marriott says to produce his works of art.
Whanganui district quiz
Test your local knowledge with the Whanganui district quiz
Meet Rep's new leading man, Mark Morton
"The president's job is to bring people together, to get the best out of people."
Aggravated robber given another chance to avoid jail
Arama Peke-Meihana was sentenced in the Whanganui District Court today.
Horizons announces half price bus fares
The half-price fares will be in effect from April 1 to June 30.
Police continue to investigate attempted robbery
The incident happened at Aramoho's Pylon Dairy on Sunday morning.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Monday 28th March Wrap
There were 11 Covid-related deaths in New Zealand on Monday. Video / Dean Purcell / Michael Craig / Alex Burton
Whanganui & Partners introduces new business support fund
The funding has been created to help businesses grow and adapt.
291 new Covid cases in Whanganui, five in hospital
Five people are in Whanganui Hospital with Covid-19 and two are being treated for it
Eleven Covid-related deaths, 12,882 community cases, 861 in hospital
Details of nine deaths are known - they were of people in their 70s, 80s and 90s.
Bakers struggling with rising inflation
Bakers in Whanganui are considering increasing prices to deal with rising inflation.