'Community immunity' part of tackling Omicron outbreak
Dr Patrick O'Connor says there is no escaping rising case numbers.
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Whanganui couple celebrates 60 years of marriage
Ian and Heather Brown say Christian faith has played a strong part in their success.
Whanganui letters: Avoiding social media, and more Covid-19 response discussion
Readers have their say about Covid-19 spending and social media addiction
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'
Fewer people are in downtown Whanganui and some shops are suffering as a result.
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
Marton residents are concerned about the lack of Covid-19 testing facilities.
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
Yesterday there were 1160 new cases in the community and 56 people were in hospital.
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
The four Whanganui central cases are linked to an event in Manaia.
Baby taken to hospital after car fire
A baby suffering from smoke inhalation has been taken to hospital.
Colyton church, 125, full of memories
Shirley Pearce will mark 65 years as a parishioner in July.
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
Young Whanganui athletes picked up some valuable tips in recent events
Feelings for Life Tractor Trek brings good vibes to Whanganui
Project aims to provide free mental health support to school children.
Conversion practices bill provides 'strong foundation'
It has been welcomed as a good start but with "room for improvement".
1160 new Covid cases; 10% of Middlemore ED patients testing positive
Bloomfield: Everyone has role to play in stopping Omicron being passed on.
A North Island town's name has officially changed - here's why
"None of the reasons given against changing outweighed the case to right this wrong."
Person taken to hospital after Whanganui house fire
The fire occurred at a property in Brooking St around 12.45pm.
'Workplace, tamariki and a school' among testing sites in Marton Covid-19 outbreak
The Whanganui District Health Board is refusing to identify the sites
Marton cluster grows as more Whanganui Covid-19 cases confirmed
There are seven new cases in Whanganui related to the cluster; total is 17, one recovered
Live: Testing centres overwhelmed, church among latest exposure sites
Only close contacts and those who have symptoms should get tested for Covid: Minister.
Farmers' fundraising drive yields almost $12,000
Farmers Whanganui helps out Hospice
Power not yet restored across region
There are small pockets of customers still waiting to be reconnected.
Comment: Creativity and problem solving the way out for struggling business
It is crucial for businesses to let creative team members shine now, Russell Bell writes
Pilot academy survives on borrowed money
Fifty students from India are expected to arrive in Whanganui in April.
Coalition asks Government for pause on Three waters reforms
Three Waters: Local Democracy Coalition delegation at Whanganui District Council meeting.
Arabic? Celtic? Funk? Soul? Visiting band has you covered
Craig Denham and John Sanders have "really broad musical tastes".
'I feared for my safety': Pregnant MP's harrowing ordeal with protesters
MP claims fellow MPs and staff were 'threatened with being lynched, hung, or kidnapped'.
Liam Dann: Is the housing slump finally here?
Economists say the housing boom is over and expect prices to keep falling across 2022.
Mental health patient's high risk of violence known before he killed
David Gilchrist suffered paranoid delusions and was deemed a high risk before he killed.