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Rangitīkei's mayor says resource management law is 'an incredible frustration'.
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Whanganui electorate missing out on digital connectivity
Whanganui MP Carl Bates launches petition calling on government to get Pātea connected.
Jammin’ continues in Whanganui
IJD Jam Sessions at Porridge Watson are becoming more popular.
Whanganui sides in race for Coastal Challenge home semifinal
The final round robin is on Saturday with the semifinalists already decided.
Churches next in Camera Club sights
Whanganui Camera Club (WCC) to document places of worship in Whanganui and Rangitikei.
Record-breaking results for Whanganui Swimming Club
"Once you got into a rhythm it felt pretty good."
Council spends $2.78m on planes for pilot academy
'We couldn’t be bringing the students to Whanganui without those aircraft.'
Artists Open Studios promises bigger, brighter event
The 2024 event includes an auction of works by the late Lyndsay Patterson.
'Putting track and field back on the map'
Alec McNab reflects on the NZ team's impressive performance at the world indoor champs.
Released rapist and killer still 'high risk' after serving all of 20-year jail term
Basil Mist offended against five girls aged 7 to 15 and killed his girlfriend.
High School claim North Island rowing title for first time
Whanganui High School and Collegiate now turn their attention to the Maadi Cup.
Major work to repair flood damaged highway
“We appreciate these closures aren’t ideal."
Airline says Ōhakea’s staffing woes put commercial flights at risk
The airline warned the former Transport Minister.
25 homes still without power, helicopter crew repairing damaged lines
'The lines have been brought down in a remote area where access is challenging.'
Dedicated tile store's opening 'plugs market gap'
Concept Tile Collective, an upmarket tile store, has opened in Whanganui
'Heartbroken and angry': Principals respond to threat to remove free school lunches
'There’s no doubt in my mind that they come to school hungry.'
Interns given big break at New Zealand Glassworks
Nathan Moore and Bindi Nimmo are the interns on a programme funded by Creative NZ.
Kayden strikes gold at junior dragster champs
He'll be going even faster next season.
Heavy rainfall, 80km/h winds cause Whanganui power outages
At 3am today there was 9.4mm of rainfall in just one hour.
Small councils at risk in water reforms, mayor says
New wastewater dispersal schemes on land to end discharging into streams and lakes.
Chilean Wine Palm impressive at Pākaitore, Whanganui
Towering above Nikau Palms in Pākaitore, Whanganui is a magnificent Chilean Wine Palm
‘Ride the Train to end Polio’ event draws focus on sustaining vaccinations
'Ride the Train to End Polio' awareness event in Whanganui.
Blow for grassroots rugby as Sky drops two shows
They are dubbed the 'Country Calendar of rugby’.
Kevin Page: The joys of a new car
Mrs P had to bid farewell to her trusty little runabout of many years.
Young chess players hunt for opponents in Whanganui
'Those who came to chess club at school, their grades improved in other subjects.'
Fiddlers on the roof: Marton hall hit by theft and vandalism
'It is disappointing that this will be another cost to ratepayers.'
Civil Aviation Authority investigating forced landing at Whanganui Airport
'We are working with the operator to determine the cause.'
Jetsprints roar into Whanganui for championship
Clear skies made for a great day's racing.
Regional councillors debate freshwater plan
Taranaki Regional Council is working on its new freshwater plan under the existing laws.
Water provision 'ticking time bomb'
Rangitīkei Mayor Andy Watson is concerned about the repeal of water service reforms.
Cricket: Marist, United book Coastal Challenge semis spots
It's not yet known which teams will get home semifinal games.
'From the depths of hell': Young Kiwi runner stuns world to win 1500m title
It caps a remarkable day for NZ athletics after Hamish Kerr won gold in the high jump.
Private David Stewart’s bravery warrants medal ‘upgrade’ - Act defence spokesperson
'The reason he died was because of selfless, courageous actions in keeping others alive.'
'We can make a difference': New face at Tarapuruhi Bushy Park
'We want the public to find the love and drive to care for our natural world.'