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Rangitīkei's bank exodus causes concern
Local leaders aren't happy about the closure of banking services.
New playground to open after four years of 'blood, sweat and tears'
Te Rūnanga o Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa has worked closely with the playground's designers.
Wanganui Rugby faces big 2021, including the 'H'
The Wanganui Rugby Football Union will add the controversial 'H" to its name.
Artists Open Studios remains busy over second weekend
Artists in Whanganui and surrounding areas have been welcoming visitors to their studios.
What a whopper! You won't believe how much this pumpkin weighs
Crowds flocked to Sir James Wilson Park on Sunday.
Whanganui weekend: five things to do
Welcome to your guide to weekend leisure, rest and relaxation.
Local Focus: Vaccinations available while you party
Targeting young people with a measles jab. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Returning artists and new studios ready to open their doors
Wide range of artist studios poised to open doors in Whanganui.
Marton local to dig deep in heavy metal showdown
Neil Tau is one of 12 competing for the title of New Zealand's best excavator operator.
Rail petition gathers support
The changing tourism landscape means there could be more stops on the main trunk line.
The recycling entrepreneur going big in Marton
Noticing Marton didn't have kerbside recycling collection, Jake Banks started one himself.
More than 5000 cycle Whanganui River Rd this summer
Improvements to the cycleway and Tour Aotearoa are bringing more cyclists to Whanganui.
Hundreds without power in Rangitīkei
Power is out to hundreds of homes in Halcombe, Marton, Hunterville and Feilding.
Explosive revelation: What sparked Marton lockdown
A person brought what was thought to be explosives to the police station.
Explosives removed from Marton police station
Parts of the town including Marton School were placed in lockdown and cordons set up.
First open day for Te Poho o Tuariki
Tribal base Te Poho o Tuariki opens its doors to the curious public.
Pride Week carries on though some events cancelled
The long lunch brought out the bright and the beautiful in Whanganui.
Nationwide measles campaign hits Whanganui
Thirteen people took up the measles vaccination offer at the Whanganui River Markets.
Logging burn-off sparks large blaze near Marton
Firefighters were called to the scene around 1.15pm on Monday.
Bartley initiative brings health care to the people
Robert Bartley and family have started a foundation to fund region health care.
Building boom puts councils under pressure
Councils are struggling with resources and timeframes as consent applications flood in.
Rodney returns! Famous runaway cat finds next home after latest escapade
Rodney had been on the run since last October.
Marton rail hub on track as planning begins
The project will be a key logistical hub for the forestry industry in the North Island.
Rangitīkei byelection results announced - only 403 votes cast
The winner of the Rangitīkei Southern Ward byelection has been announced.
Course helps people live well with diabetes
The next seven-week course in Whanganui starts in March.
Whanganui weekend: 5 things to do
Welcome to your guide to weekend leisure, rest and relaxation.
Whanganui woman's crusade to raise awareness of brain injury
Nerrily Frith is raising awareness of brain injury: "It should not define who they are."
NZ's longest surviving heart-lung recipient wanted quiet farewell
Remembering the inspirational and determined Kay Burnett.
Speed stacker champ has many other talents you don't know about
The 22-year-old's interests include music, speed stacking, architecture and cooking.
Stats reveal drop in numbers smoking
MP and health support staff encourage smokers to get help to quit this year.
Koitiata resident group aims to protect biodiversity
The group is working to improve and preserve the Koitiata Domain Recreation Reserve.
Kiwi country music talents draw big crowd at Marton festival
Marton Country Music Festival attracted about 3000 people over its three days.
Whanganui weekend: Five things to do
Welcome to your guide to weekend leisure, rest and relaxation.