313 new Covid cases in DHB region
Redeployment strategies are in place for staff at Whanganui Hospital.
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Omicron outbreak: 18,423 community cases; 11 deaths and 913 people in hospital
Some are concerned by easing of restrictions, particularly for the health system.
Hundreds in Whanganui without power
The outage is for planned network maintenance.
Truck and trailer and car collide near Mangaweka
Three people were taken to Whanganui Hospital after the crash.
Historic site restoration a boost for tribe's emotional connection to the land
The move is part of a new Jobs for Nature project.
Unvaxxed teachers could remain barred from some jobs
Schools told they can still require Covid-19 vaccination for certain roles.
Sarjeant Happenings: In memoriam – a gift of art
An Edith Collier work was gifted to the Sarjeant in memory of Richard Priest.
'A new beginning': Whanganui leaders react to Covid-19 rule changes
From April 4, vaccine passes and mandates for some sectors will be scrapped.
Winners from Whanganui Schools Athletics Championships
The rise of athletics at Whanganui High School over the past three years was evident
Court rules cabin crew's overnight stopovers aren't work
The decision means staff won't be paid for the time they are away from home at night.
National Party leader hears regional priorities
Christopher Luxon visited Whanganui on Wednesday.
Down syndrome no barrier to international acclaim
Whanganui's Libby Hunsdale wins best actress award for lead role in film Poppy.
Covid deaths pass grim milestone, more than 20,000 new cases
Vaccinations remain the best way to minimise the effects of Covid.
Omicron rules changed: Gathering limits, vax passes - what you need to know
From 11.59pm on Monday 4 April, vaccine passes will no longer be required to be used.
388 new cases in Whanganui DHB region
There were 20,087 new community cases in New Zealand for Wednesday.
Focus Live: Vaccine passes and mandates end April 4
From 11.59pm on Monday 4 April, vaccine passes will not longer be required. The Government will not require mandates in education, police or Defence Force workers and those workplaces using them.
Marianne looks for focus in solitude
Marianne Martin is artist-in-residence at 85 Glasgow St
Cyclist taken to hospital after crash
The woman was taken to Whanganui Hospital with moderate injuries.
Comment: Beware the hazards lurking in social media
Russell Bell sounds a caution on the impact of social media on businesses
Castle at Kowhai Park undergoing strengthening work
Whanganui's Kowhai Park Castle will soon be strong again.
Can you beat it? The NZ car that has clocked up two million kilometres
Graeme Hebley bought the car in 2000. It had only done 80,000kms at that point.
Councillors join condemnation of invasion of Ukraine
Taylor quoted Russian writer and Nobel Prize winner Leo Tolstoy at the council meeting
Horizons fields 19 odour complaints from Gonville residents
" ... it's like the smell coats your mouth. You can almost taste it in the air."
Drink-driver caught speeding and running red lights
The man sped through Whanganui's city centre and ran two red lights while driving drunk.
Driver injured, road closed after logging truck rolls
Crash was reported to emergency services around 2.50pm.
SH4 between National Park and Tohunga Junction closed after crash
Motorists are asked to follow detours and allow 90 extra minutes to travel.
New daily high record for Covid cases in Whanganui DHB region
According to modelling, case numbers are expected to peak in the next two weeks.
Forty hospital staff absent as Covid cases increase
There's an increase in the number of patients with Covid in Whanganui Hospital.
15 Covid-related deaths today, almost 21,000 cases and 1016 in hospital
Of the 15 people who died, 9 were from Auckland, 3 from Waikato, and 3 from Wellington.
Power outages in St John's Hill and Mangamahu
Service is expected to be restored around noon on Tuesday.