Crews called to fire in Pātea
The fire was found in the roof cavity of the building and quickly extinguished.
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Two transported to hospital after campervan crashes into tree near Marton
The crash occurred at the intersection of State Highway 1 and Makirikiri Rd.
Summer deluge: Parts of North Island warned to brace for heavy rain, possible thunderstorms
Severe weather watch for parts of the North Island with heavy downpours on the way.
Severe rain watch for Whanganui this afternoon
In some areas the Metservice said rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria
Steady Boxing Day around Whanganui
"Not having the Cemetery Circuit on this year, we definitely noticed that too."
Year in review: July brings the Groundswell protests and an Olympic gold
Whanganui rower Kerri Gowler claimed New Zealand's first gold at the Tokyo Olympics.
Christmas Eve chaos leaves Kevin Page frazzled
Forgotten roll, cold drink and power drill combine for Christmas Eve chaos
Cemetery Circuit spirit kept alive
With no Cemetery Circuit on, keen locals still made Taupo Quay their home.
Okaiawa fire will have 'huge' impact on business, workers - mayor
The fire began about 11am on Boxing Day, spewing thick, black smoke into the air.
Year in review: Te Rito opens up in June, nurses protest and a new wind farm
New vaccination centre opens and the Queen's Birthday Honours take place.
A fashionable wedding
Nineteenth century wedding garments were not yet the expected white of the 20th century.
Rob Rattenbury: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all
Rob Rattenbury reminisces about the meaning of Christmas and its changes over the years.
Whanganui weather: A little bit of rain and then plenty of sun
Besides some showers on Tuesday and Wednesday, the weather is looking clear and warm.
Four babies born in Whanganui Hospital on Christmas Day
"It was quite a busy day."
Live: Christmas Covid - 126 cases over past two days, seven Omicron cases in MIQ
Yesterday the Ministry did not release the number of new cases.
'The building is wiped out': Fire decimates Taranaki meat processing plant
The plant first caught fire around 11am today.
Gardening: Time to plant the winter vegetables
Leeks and brussel sprouts are the winter vegetables you want to plant at this time of year
Whanganui man thriving as his own boss at taxi company
"I see it as the last job I will ever need."
Taupo Quay building the latest move for developer Keryn Amon
He has just bought a prime piece of real estate in Whanganui's CBD.
Bridgewater Quay apartments edging towards completion
Delays have caused "an enormous amount of stress and anxiety" for some older buyers.
10 Whanganui summer excursions
From beaches to river trips to motorcycles museums, there is plenty to do this summer.
Cemetery Circuit prepares for 'resurrection' in 2022
This year's Boxing Day event had to be cancelled because of Covid-19 restrictions.
Lou and Stan Walker announce pregnancy on social media
The couple also wished people a Meri Kirihimete.
Chin chin! The Whanganui gin company born in a Castlecliff garage
"We're out there at the moment making a bit of noise and letting people know we exist".
Purnell House: Looking back at the past 90 years
Whanganui's Alan Bowater shares his memories of the former school hostel.
'Plan, plan, plan': How the construction industry is battling Covid interruptions
"It's a bit of a balancing act and we're all just wading through it as best we can."
Final Whanganui road closed by heavy rain opens up
Kauarapaoa Rd is now open to light vehicles only after last week's heavy rain.
Whanganui River tribes axe annual tribal pilgrimage
The annual two-week journey down the Whanganui River has been happening since 1988.
Covid: A patient in their 50s has died, 62 community cases
What will the latest case numbers show?
'Huge relief': Kayaker rescued off Whanganui coast
A member of the public alerted Coastguard Wanganui.
Dawn Picken: Celebrate the season while acknowledging loss
Opinion: Covid and life's usual calamities have forced us to make sacrifices.
Person critically injured in Whanganui crash
The crash was at the intersection of Mosston Rd and Hinau St about 7pm on Thursday.
'Huge ideas' for $50m Sarjeant Gallery project
A new wing at Sarjeant gallery will be named in honour of the late Sir Archie Taiaroa
Fitzherbert Ave extension closing in on completion
Most of the extension has been sealed, but an opening date is yet to be confirmed.