Emotional surprise for schoolmate after 850 days of cancer treatment
'For every lowest point, there was something as equally high.'
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Taihape ambulance moves from carport to purpose-built station
The new and long-awaited ambulance base has opened in Taihape.
'I was elated': Fossil hunter's amazing find
'I was elated, I couldn’t wait to get it out.'
Whanganui rower gets national call-up
The Aramoho Whanganui club has four athletes wearing the NZ singlet this year.
Bates praises boost to connectivity in rural Whanganui
Mobile black spot on SH4 has been eliminated.
Lee Matson is Whanganui’s Volunteer Driver of the Month
Lee Matson is the first Volunteer Driver of the Month
Margaret Austin to perform two shows in Whanganui
Steeped in performance and the arts, Austin will be on stage especially for La Fiesta.
Kevin Page: 10,000 steps a day not so easy
Imagine Kevin Page's surprise when he pulls in next to his friend’s car.
Three-car crash in National Park; person helicoptered to hospital
One person had moderate injuries.
River City Wheelrace held in Whanganui attracted riders from as far as Cambridge
Whanganui's Velodrome was well used on Saturday to host the annual River City Wheelrace.
Mitre 10 MEGA Whanganui/NZME Charity Golf Tournament raising money for Whanganui Surf Lifesaving
Mitre 10 Mega/NZME Charity Golf Tournament raising money for Whanganui Surf Lifesaving
'Like a miracle': Rain clouds part for street drags
'It was doom and gloom all the way to 4am.'
Huge music act bringing stripped back show to town
The band 'can’t wait to visit these special pockets of Aotearoa'.
Vodka distilling using surplus baking goods in Whanganui
Vodka distilling using surplus baking goods in Whanganui
Whanganui weather: What to expect this week
The coolest temperatures are expected overnight on Thursday.
Rob Rattenbury: A public engagement
'We knew it was coming... they both turned up late morning with a bottle of bubbles.'
Whanganui Reverend appointed Assistant Anglican Bishop of Wellington
Fletcher has been co-priest with her husband at St Peter’s Church since 2018.
Council non-compliant with own policy after borrowing $30m
Auditors won't be knocking on the door any time soon, though.
'His nose is 40,000 times better': How do search dogs find missing people?
“Anything that will have fresh human scent on it.”
Cricket: Marist and United building Coastal Challenge momentum
A rejigged Marist bowling attack got the job done.
Youth running coach's jailhouse confession: '140 to 150 additional victims'
Alan Rubick has been in jail for the past decade for sexual offending against boys.
Fish-tery: Unexplained mass fish deaths in Whanganui
DOC calls for the public's help after reports of dead fish, including endangered species.
Splash Centre’s recreational facility set to reopen
The centre has undergone a month of renovations.
Opinion: Breaking down barriers in New Zealand
How do we break down barriers between communities to improve social cohesion in NZ?
Golf tournament helps raise money for surf lifesaving rescue gear
“It’s a massive event that we’ve put on.”
Gareth Carter: Smaller space offers much opportunity to garden
With smaller sections than generations ago, our gardens are changing.
Governance workshops essential for Whanganui clubs and organisations
Governance workshops are proving essential for Whanganui clubs and organisations.
Regional links priced out of the sky by Auckland Airport fees, say carriers
Airlines at the runway’s regional hub say they have the rough end of the deal.
Person suffers minor burns in Okoia car fire
“The car was parked up on the river bank when it caught fire.”
Semifinal spot up for grabs as cricket's Coastal Challenge resumes
There's a tight race for the final berth in the semifinals.
Prison dogs discover meth hidden in desk-top fan addressed to inmate
Dogs Baz and Bindi prevent crystal meth and cannabis from entering the prison system.
Two-million-year-old fossils found on Castlecliff Beach
'You have a fantastic fossil record on the cliffs here in Whanganui.'
'Significant leap forward' for rural water schemes
New technology will cover about 1300 farms, schools and businesses.
Rowing Club weighed down with medals following nationals
Two Aramoho rowers will trial for the NZ Under 21 Women’s Team.