Te Pāti Māori co-founder Dame Tariana Turia suffers stroke
The former MP, who retired in 2014, suffered a stroke earlier in the week.
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Marton community offered free summer swimming
The town's main pool was shut following a partial roof collapse.
Manawatu agriculture worker takes award for iPhone photo
A quick iPhone snap won one of five photography awards.
Tackling Africa’s tallest mountain for mental health
Whanganui clinical psychologist Honey Abraham is climbing the mountain for mental health.
Gate success! Kiwi ingenuity saves Waimarie’s Ūpokongaro plans
'It’s a very safe but temporary measure.'
Gusty end to the year in Whanganui
Whanganui woke up on New Year's Eve to strong winds.
Building block: Lull in construction project leads to Lego venture
'This place can really lift your spirits.'
‘Getting dangerous’: Beaches awash with speeding vehicles
'Where we can, lifeguards have started taking photos and reporting them to the police.'
Former South Taranaki mayor awarded New Year Honour
'It wasn’t something that was on my radar, so it was a very nice surprise.'
Taihape’s Les Clarke awarded King’s Service Medal
'If I saw a gap, if I saw something that needed to be done, I’d do my best to do it.'
Kevin Page: A whirlwind year of caravans, aches and pains, and change
Kevin Page reflects on a wild ride of a year.
Plan for inside festivities: Wet, windy start to 2025
MetService predicts drizzle and wind to start the new year for the Whanganui region.
Police targeting four behaviours that lead to road fatalities
'People don't realise how quickly things can go wrong.'
Out-of-office: Councillor Charlie Anderson’s classic car collection
Charlie Anderson boasts an impressive collection of vintage cars.
Two dead, multiple injuries in serious crash on SH1 at Mangaweka
Motorists are advised to avoid the area or delay travel.
New era for Goat Adventure Run and Tussock Traverse
The Goat and the Tussock Traverse return in January 2025 under new ownership.
NZ’s oldest in-use paddle steamer celebrates 125-year journey
'It’s something that we can all celebrate.'
Top 10 places to go in Whanganui region
The Whanganui region is not short of stunning places to visit this summer.
Horizons formally opposes Treaty Principles Bill
Horizons Regional Council votes to oppose the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.
Gareth Carter’s holiday season gardening tips
Comment: There is always something to do in the garden.
Strong winds cause power outages, topple light tower
Thousands were temporarily without power and the Cobham Bridge temporarily closed.
Rees wins Robert Holden Memorial feature race at Cemetery Circuit
Early rain dried out in time for racing
Detours and delays for new year road works in Bulls
Three weeks of road works planned for SH1 at Bulls in January.
Small town dedicates museum to its love of one dog breed
'Hunterville is the Huntaway capital of the world - or of New Zealand.'
New Whanganui Journey shelters merge culture and functionality
Three new shelters have been constructed along the Whanganui Journey Great Walk.
Historic Whanganui building to receive a facelift
The project aims to maintain the quality of the heritage building and fix deterioration.
Thousands flock to Whanganui’s annual Cemetery Circuit
The annual motorcycle street races had an enthralling start to the day – crowds gather
Who has been nominated for the regional theatre awards
The Regional Theatre Awards see dozens of nominations for Whanganui and Feilding creatives
Dry conditions warning for central North Island
Horizons Regional Council has been monitoring dry conditions in the district.
Three top new residences which won 2024 architecture awards
Outstanding designs displayed in Whanganui, Ōtautahi and Wānaka residential buildings.
Christmas Day at Whanganui Prison; prisoners to prepare Xmas meals
Corrections provides 'basic and nutritious meals' for prisoners on Christmas Day.
New, smooth surface for the Cooks Gardens track
The council has revealed the total cost of the track resurfacing.
Whanganui's weather: What to expect for Christmas
Will Santa bring sunshine for Christmas?
Kevin Page: Christmas stress the hit even the best
Some folk are getting a little bit tetchy, writes Kevin Page