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Former WNBA star to headline La Fiesta Women Who Lead in Whanganui
Whanganui-born Megan Compain will headline a special Women Who Lead event.
Wanganui Surf Lifeguard Service Inc’s $16,000 windfall
Wanganui Surf Lifeguard Service Inc received $16,000 from event
Chilly mornings and bright, sunny days for Whanganui
There is plenty of sunshine on the way.
Future of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts uncertain as buyer backs out
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says the decision is frustrating for local businesses.
Kiwi wins world's richest speed shear
Floyde Neil wins the world's richest speed shear prize.
Whanganui teams stay afloat in cricket's Coastal Challenge
United smashed Paraparaumu and moved to second spot on the table.
Canadian and American speedway drivers coming to town
The international drivers will race at different tracks across the North Island.
‘New voices unearthed’ in South Taranaki
A new collection of more than 100 poems pays homage to South Taranaki towns.
Letters: More buses supported
Readers have their say on increased public transport and climate change.
Govt scheme just the ticket for Hunterville vet
'I just fell in love with the clinic here.'
Decision on National Park Village name change still months away
Iwi and residents of National Park have a long wait ahead for a decision on a bid to have
Gardening: Succulents, cacti thrive in Whanganui climate
Gareth Carter takes a look at options for indoor and outdoor plantings.
Cyclone response slows Horizons port work but project still afloat
Two major projects are set to kick off before the end of 2026.
The Whanganui hospital and the fight against polio
Even Olympic gold medallist and American track star Jesse Owens visited.
Crash at central Whanganui intersection
Two people have been treated at the scene.
No records broken but January hotter than normal
Region hasn't had much relief from the heat at night-time either.
'Freak accident': Cause of large scrub fire revealed
The wind and the dry grass meant the fire moved rapidly up the steep hill.
Coastal Challenge Cup reaches halfway point
United and Marist will aim to gain crucial points in the rest of the round-robin.
Whanganui swimmers smash more records
A weekend to remember for swimmers at the Manawatū Age Groups Championships
Te Puna Hapori project timeline revealed
“It shouldn’t be a place that people are afraid to go."
Work resuming on troublesome wastewater main
An intersection will be closed for a month.
'Nazi scumbag liar': Nurse's rant after person complained about anti-vax post
Denise Perkins used her role as a nurse to deter people from getting the Covid-19 vaccine.
History and role of Women’s Refuge Whanganui at Tea and Topics
The history and role of the local Women’s Refuge feature at the next Tea and Topics.
SH3 median barrier project set to begin
Between 2019 and 2023, there were 159 crashes on SH3 between the centres.
How many district councillors does Whanganui need?
'Council representation should be fair and effective for all Whanganui residents.'
Firefighters battle large vegetation fire
Three pumps and two tankers are on the way.
Hakeke Street Community Centre celebrates its 5th birthday
Hakeke Street Community Centre celebrated its 5th birthday on Thursday, February 1.
Manfeild in line to replace Pukekohe as New Zealand's 'spiritual home of motorsport'
Over 1000 riders descended on Feilding last weekend for a classic motorbike festival.
Sweeney Todd is fast approaching at Amdram
Turning 150 years old this year is a milestone to be celebrated for Whanganui's Amdram
Buyer for insolvent Ruapehu Alpine Lifts skifield walks away
A buyer for the distressed skifield cites a short DoC licence, other factors in decision.
Three-vehicle crash on SH3 in Turakina
“There were no persons trapped,” a Fenz spokeswoman said.