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Return to red as Omicron begins to spread
With Omicron in the community, a move to red made the most sense, say Whanganui leaders.
NZ Opera School scholarships awarded
This year's students were "one of the strongest intakes we've had", Donald Trott says.
The Monday Q&A with Pushpa Prasad
The Multicultural Council president answers our 10 quickfire questions.
Council adviser predicts big benefits to climate change action
A council emissions audit is the first priority for its new climate change officer.
Rob Rattenbury: Virus fear creates parallels with 1981 Springbok tour
"Families and friends are now taking positions against one other."
Museum Notebook: Fond memories of Highland dancing
Llorien Hooper's Highland dancing costume is the museum's Outfit of the Month.
Review: NZ Opera School final concert delights audience
The Opera School in Whanganui wound up with Great Opera Moments on Saturday.
Cricket: Renegades unbeaten in pool play
The second round of Premier 2 Twenty20 was played on Saturday.
Another local Lotto ticket collects a big win
It's the latest in a lucky streak of big prize-winning tickets bought in Whanganui.
NZ to red tonight; Omicron circulating in Auckland, possibly South Island - PM
PM Jacinda Ardern confirms 9 community cases of Omicron in the Nelson area.
Air NZ crew member tests positive, linked to five domestic flights - tests to confirm if Delta or Omicron
More details of the latest cases will be provided at 1pm.
Five tips to save for your home deposit in small-town NZ
Lifting KiwiSaver payments, stricter budgeting and finding cheaper rent are some ideas.
Local Focus: City heritage wins cash support
Whanganui's Heritage Grant Fund strategy is helping to spruce up historic sites.
Botched Taranaki hold-up: Grocery store worker threatened with knife
The attempted aggravated robbery in Hawera happened about 6.50pm tonight.
Covid-19: Five Air NZ flights added to locations of interest
Passengers on the flights have been asked to self-isolate immediately.
Dawn Picken: Thoughts from a Quaran-queen in MIQ
Thoughts for surviving isolation - let's try this at home.
Letters: Cryptic messages, council balances and mayoral stakes
Readers have their say about the mayoral stakes and council balances
Obituary: Businessman Mike Price loved and respected by many
He leaves a legacy of love and goodwill with a few dad jokes.
Gardening: Say hi to hibiscus
Gareth Carter recommends growing hibiscus for summer colour
Speedway: West Coast titles on the line
The first championships of the season will be decided at Oceanview on Sunday night.
Whanganui still busy despite major event cancellations
Despite Vintage Weekend not going ahead, out-of-towners are still coming to Whanganui.
'We are in paradise': Meet the new chamber of commerce boss
'If we're ready for opportunity, we'll also be able to manage a challenge.'
Rangitīkei district to step up welcome for newcomers
The district has joined the Welcoming Communities programme.
Rangitīkei Māori leader urges rural people to prepare now for Omicron
"We've been very, very lucky in this region so far, but it's just a matter of time."
NZ Glassworks first exhibition of 2022 kicks off
Te Rongo Kirkwood's work features in the first exhibition of the year.
Live: Second Auckland Airport worker tests positive; Palmerston North case has Omicron
The Ministry of Health has reported one new possible Omicron case in Auckland.
Palmerston North case confirmed as Omicron, no links to Christchurch MIQ
MidCentral DHB are preparing for a surge in testing, and to support people isolating.
Chandulal Mackay advised to 'come back swinging'
Whanganui's youngest district councillor calls time for a health break.
Watch: Kiwi daredevils skateboard down volcano
The pair reached speeds of almost 100km/h on their nailbiting run.
Softball: New clubs ready to test themselves at Mustang Cup
Three new Whanganui clubs are set to make their Mustang Cup debuts.