Whanganui has its hottest day of the year
Wednesday was the hottest day of the year and third highest February day since 1978.
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Focus: Covid Outbreak | Wednesday 2nd February Wrap
The government has announced that people can now get their COVID-19 booster only three months after their second jab, in a bid to stay ahead of Omicron. Video / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Michael Craig
New location of interest in Taihape
Locations of interest in the Whanganui DHB area are continuing to increase.
Govt cuts booster gap to three months - 3 million Kiwis now eligible
NZ's shift follows similar moves in other countries on boosters.
Ātihau-Whanganui farming incorporation appoints new leaders
Te Tiwha Puketapu has been appointed as the new chair and Che Wilson as deputy
142 new community cases, 6 in hospital, as infections span nine regions
The Auckland region has once more become a Covid hotspot as Omicron spreads.
PM back at work after isolation, Govt decision on boosters today
About 123 million Rapid Antigen Tests are due in New Zealand by June.
Minor injuries in two-vehicle crash near Marton
The crash occurred on Wellington Rd just after 4.30pm on Tuesday.
Manawatū-Whanganui district moves to restricted fire season
"The conditions are rapidly drying out, leading to a high fire risk."
Russell Bell: It's beginning to feel a lot like 2020
The government has shifted lockdown away from the nation to the home, writes Russell Bell
Mangatepopo Camp given new life after rallying call
"We are certainly in a position where closing the doors isn't on the table anymore."
Richard Prebble: Govt policies make the rich richer while the poor get poorer
The growing inequality is the result of government policies and galloping inflation.
Mōkai Pātea negotiators 'intend to be victorious'
Mōkai Pātea people want old wrongs righted and a new future through their claims.
Charlotte Bellis returning to NZ in March to give birth to her baby girl
'I will be returning to my home country New Zealand at the beginning of March.'
New Omicron cases in Hāwera
There are also new locations of interest in Hāwera and Bulls.
'Last gasp' for Whanganui Literary Festival
"We almost owe it to people to try our utmost."
Iwi eye back-country stations in bid to lift Māori jab rate
Some parts of rural Rangitīkei have been flagged as areas of concern.
Focus: Covid Outbreak | Tuesday 1st February Wrap
Health experts expect to see a surge in cases of COVID-19's Omicron variant in New Zealand this week. Video / Michael Craig / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley / Getty
Omicron outbreak: 126 Covid community cases today now span 11 regions
From now on updates from the Ministry of Health will not specify the case variant.
Teachers hit by Covid as students return to classrooms
Auckland schools impacted by Covid-19 as Omicron case numbers expected to spike.
No injuries after car crashes through fence in Whanganui
The crash occurred just after 3am on Tuesday.
Pride Week gatherings postponed
Multiple events have been postponed, but not cancelled altogether.
Five stadium records broken at crowdless Cooks Classic
Julian Oakley and Matthew Taylor both ran a sub-four-minute mile at Cooks Gardens.
Kevin Page: No holding back when nature calls
'It turned out he was doing a very important job'
Featured bands set to rock club night
Two bands feature at Musicians Club on Friday
Some events cancelled but festival goes ahead
Fringe Festival has adjustments made.
Growing gardening in Whanganui with vege competition
Vegetable gardening encouraged with school competition
Opinion: Do your best to reduce Covid risk
Doing what we have to in uncertain times