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![Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Thursday 23rd Sept Wrap](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Thursday 23rd Sept Wrap
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Dr. Ashley Bloomfield provided a glimpse at what the near future could look like if the vaccination rate reaches over 90% Video / Mark Mitchell / Dean Purcell / Jed Bradley
!['They're racists': Adesanya takes aim at NZ, says he'll never fight here again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
'They're racists': Adesanya takes aim at NZ, says he'll never fight here again
The MMA champion pulls no punches in his latest posts.
![Rain expected to ease in Whanganui as weekend approaches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Rain expected to ease in Whanganui as weekend approaches
Saturday looks to be the best day of the weekend for Whanganui.
![Greyhound racing in Whanganui suspended 'indefinitely'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Greyhound racing in Whanganui suspended 'indefinitely'
The decision comes after it was revealed six dogs were injured last week.
!['Golden ticket for NZ' - PM says no level 4 with high vax rates; 15 new cases](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
'Golden ticket for NZ' - PM says no level 4 with high vax rates; 15 new cases
Modelling also suggests that vaccinations alone won't be enough to keep the virus at bay.
![Firefighters attend Aramoho fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Firefighters attend Aramoho fire
Emergency services were called to Arran Place at 5.30pm.
![Twilight Cinema set to blow up over summer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Twilight Cinema set to blow up over summer
Nathan and Leanne Harvey have a new party trick up their sleeve.
![New kit something to celebrate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
New kit something to celebrate
The WHS lads now look forward to the Napier Rovers U19 tournament with their club sides
![Letters: Let the Government decide on Three Waters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Letters: Let the Government decide on Three Waters
Readers have their say on the water reforms, Covid vaccine and psychotherapy
![Relationships key to making positive changes in sport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Relationships key to making positive changes in sport
Talking with Aidan O'Connor of Sport Whanganui.
![Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Wednesday 22nd Sept Wrap](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Wednesday 22nd Sept Wrap
Auckland shifted to Alert Level 3 on Wednesday after over a month under Alert Level 4 restrictions. Video / Jed Bradley / Mark Mitchell / Dean Purcell / Jason Oxenham
!['Unacceptable': Disparity in DHB staff vaccination levels revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
'Unacceptable': Disparity in DHB staff vaccination levels revealed
Less than half of all staff at one DHB are fully vaccinated.
![Local Focus: Building an increasingly expensive business](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Local Focus: Building an increasingly expensive business
Whanganui builders innovating to tackle supply issues.
![Emergency services called to fire in Whanganui restaurant](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Emergency services called to fire in Whanganui restaurant
Victoria Ave is currently closed between Taupō Quay and Ridgway St.
![Bless you: Council considers karakia before meetings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Bless you: Council considers karakia before meetings
It follows a councillor walking out in protest at opening a meeting with karakia.
![23 Covid cases revealed as Auckland enjoys first day of level 3](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
23 Covid cases revealed as Auckland enjoys first day of level 3
Twenty two of today's cases are linked to the rest of the outbreak.
![Taranaki regional councillors reject Māori call for two seats](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Taranaki regional councillors reject Māori call for two seats
After consultation councillors voted to stay with 11 seats, including a single Māori seat.
![Pine Cone: How a road cone ended on top of a 100ft tree](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Pine Cone: How a road cone ended on top of a 100ft tree
Whanganui arborists find hidden treasure while removing cone from top of tree
![Winner announced for $12,000 clay practitioner prize](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Winner announced for $12,000 clay practitioner prize
The winning piece "could only have been made in Aotearoa New Zealand".
![Manawatū family starts home-grown microgreens business](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Manawatū family starts home-grown microgreens business
Sarah Stevens has made Microtrition after experimenting with microgreens for 12 months.
![Comment: Communication not just a problem for glam rockers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Comment: Communication not just a problem for glam rockers
Russell Bell reveals what links business communication to a glam rock band's 80s hit.
!['A shocking day': Six greyhounds injured during one race meet](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
'A shocking day': Six greyhounds injured during one race meet
The injuries come after the death of nine dogs at the track over the previous season.
![Wedding photo subjects named](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Wedding photo subjects named
The mystery of a wedding photo found in Whanganui has been solved.
![Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Tuesday 21st Sept Wrap](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Tuesday 21st Sept Wrap
There were 14 new cases of Covid-19 in the community on Tuesday, all of them in Auckland or the Upper Hauraki. Video / Dean Purcell / Jason Oxenham / Mark Mitchell
![Good Bitches bring joy during tough times](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Good Bitches bring joy during tough times
Good Bitches Baking adding sweetness to the Whanganui community
![Lotto winner details 'totally surreal' experience](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=798)
Lotto winner details 'totally surreal' experience
Whanganui has extended its recent run of Lotto winners.