Call for Government to help with flood protection funding
Horizons Regional Council supports a push for more co-investment as flood risk rises.
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DHB quiet over promised chemotherapy unit
There appears to have been little progress in the plan for a chemo and transfusion unit.
Speedway: Wanganui Warriors out to halt hoodoo
The Warriors are quietly confident ahead of the Superstock Teams Champs in Palmy.
Speedway: Back to the future for Keith Turner
The Whanganui driver will be back at Oceanview this Saturday in his "new" car.
Consumer spending up despite drop in tourism
The unemployment rate has dropped significantly as average earnings rise
Three soldiers burned by Molotov cocktail in training
Trio were doused in petrol and set alight during riot training.
'Fabulous' event as artists open studios to public
Numbers were down but the artists were still pleased with the connections they made.
New owners behind wheel at Wanganui Toyota
The dealership has joined the Manawatu & TRC Toyota group
What it takes to be involved with Search and Rescue
Dedication, a wide range of skills and being able to drop everything are needed.
'It was very good, quick work' - senior firefighter
Potentially contaminated water diverted away from Whanganui River.
Buyers snap up Marton sections
Developers are planning more than 650 new sections for Marton and Bulls.
'She's very special': Te Ara a Maria visits Whanganui
"She's like an icon really. She's very special."
Judge slams Hell's Angels code of silence after violent attack: 'you chose to protect extreme violence and cowardice'
Three Hell's Angels associates refused to talk about a man who was beaten into a coma.
Rescue helicopter flies two children to hospital
The two incidents occurred in Raetihi and Ohakune.
Athletics club reaches mid-way point in challenging season
Athletes are holding their breaths for the national championships planned for early March.
Manawatū-Whanganui District moves back to open fire season
Remember, if it's hot and windy, please don't light a fire.
Catholic parish floats social housing complex
Proposed housing development to be done in partnership with diocese and developer
Wanganui line up for rejigged Chapple Cup
Play begins on Friday, with the tournament continuing on Saturday and Sunday
Athletics: Pacing and pizza provide valuable lessons
Young Whanganui athletes picked up some valuable tips in recent events
Passenger train services effectively 'gone' - campaigner
A petition seeks the reinstatement of the Northern Explorer and Coastal Pacific services.
'Together we will be stronger' - hospice shares services
People who are near death have physical, emotional and spiritual needs, a specialist says.
'Neither hasten nor postpone death' - Hospice Whanganui
Hospice Whanganui sticks to its guiding principle under the End of Life Choice Act.
Volunteers aim to keep children and families fed
Group has been giving away enough food to feed 250 to 300 people each weekend.
Green light for Whanganui Literary Festival
But Covid restrictions may affect Pride Week events.
Air NZ crew member tests positive, linked to five domestic flights - tests to confirm if Delta or Omicron
More details of the latest cases will be provided at 1pm.
Covid-19: Five Air NZ flights added to locations of interest
Passengers on the flights have been asked to self-isolate immediately.
Live: Second Auckland Airport worker tests positive; Palmerston North case has Omicron
The Ministry of Health has reported one new possible Omicron case in Auckland.
Palmerston North case confirmed as Omicron, no links to Christchurch MIQ
MidCentral DHB are preparing for a surge in testing, and to support people isolating.
Speedway: Young drivers to do battle in Oceanview 5000
Qualifying heats start at 3pm on Sunday with the finals and other racing from 6pm.
Manawatū River drownings: Two men named by police
Police have release the names of the two men who drowned in the Manawatū River on Jan 2.
Two local Freemasons celebrate 110 years' combined service
The Grand Master honours two local Masons during his visit to Whanganui.
Councils to make business case for North Island passenger rail
Cameron hopes group can meet Transport Minister Michael Wood before the end of January.
New Year Honours: National conservation policy shaped by Whanganui man
Whanganui's Bill Fleury helped design conservation win:wins of national benefit.
'Buy only what you need' - brown sugar shortage
Bakers look for brown and raw sugar substitutes to get that caramel taste.