South Taranaki finalists for Morrieson literary awards named
With 124 entrants across five categories, the competition now has 13 finalists.
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Poll: Rurawhe ahead of Ngarewa-Packer in Te Tai Hauāuru
Labour MP Adrian Rurawhe is on track to retain his seat according to the latest poll.
'Severe weather': Antarctic blast set to hit on weekend
Snow and cold winds will make travelling difficult and stress livestock.
Removing barriers to wellbeing for Whanganui whānau
Whanganui social workers share their stories for their celebration day.
Furious residents told 'disgusting' water safe to drink
A Waverley resident shared a photo of the dark brown water that had come from their tap.
How funding windfall could bring new events to Whanganui
Whanganui & Partners expects to have a Whanganui events strategy ready within a year.
Letters: Greens' private school funding scandal
A private school funding scandal closer to home sprang to mind, writes Carol Webb.
'Weak excuse': Bowel cancer patients slate screening age
Even an advisory group says the minimum age should be 50 for Māori and Pasifika peoples.
Meet the candidates: Social Credit's Heather Marion Smith - Whanganui
Social Credit candidate has come home to her roots.
Meet the candidates: New Conservative Party's Jonathan Marshall - Whanganui
He believes turning Whanganui into a manufacturing hub can help get it back on its feet.
Pop-up shop a happy marriage for Cancer Society
More than 70 new wedding dresses have been donated by Kirsty Simpson, of Etcetera Bridal.
Two dead, three in hospital after horror night on New Zealand roads
A woman died in Kaitaia and a pedestrian was killed in the South Island.
Council wants to ideas for slowing traffic
Residents are invited to talk to South Taranaki District Council about local streets.
Council to prosecute meat processor
Rāhui on Hāwera's Tawhiti Stream to remain until it is returned to full health.
Whanganui news briefs: Battery recycling, fires, grants, cancellation
South Taranaki is accepting domestic batteries free of charge.
Whanganui 2050: What locals want for Whanganui's future
What will matter most for Whanganui in 2050?
What's happening in Whanganui sport
A Whanganui City football match was called off because of a rival's positive to Covid-19.
NZ and the road ahead: Forgotten sufferers 'are really angry' about Covid spending
The Road Ahead finds businesses and politicians working flat out - and a nation spending.
Cross country running late
Disruptions caused by Covid-19 have forced the cancellation and rescheduling of meets.
Gales, heavy rain - severe weather warning for NZ this week
Rain will hit the country from Tuesday and see out the week.
Ruapehū iwi follows Taranaki's lead, calls for regional lockdown
Ngāti Rangi chairman Whetu Moataane says he doesn't know why regions aren't shut already.
Whanganui sport: Teams hope fixtures will go ahead this weekend
There was uncertainty on Friday as teams awaited the announcement on Covid-19 levels.
Former students Aaria, Jess and Kassie return as tutors to AGC Training in Whanganui
Three former students return as tutors to AGC Training.
Whanganui sport: Hockey, football, netball and more
The weekly wrap of Whanganui's top sport continues alongside a preview of what's to come.
Whanganui being assessed for Community Connector service
MSD is working to identify communities that need help recovering from Covid-19 impacts.
Activists blockade Ballance Agri Nutrients factory
Campaigner said they were preventing the distribution of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser.
Nukumaru Station Rd extension to proceed
Work on a new road to Wai-inu Beach can begin as soon as one piece of land is acquired.
'Key anchor project' for Hāwera gets consent
A new cultural centre will transform central Hāwera, mayor Phil Nixon says.
Athletes impress at Manawatu Whanganui Athletics meet ahead of major upcoming assignments
Athletes prepare for Whanganui Schools in August and New Zealand Schools a month later.
Sea for yourself: Reef project branches into film and decorative pou
The Reef Life Project near Pātea uses art works to move its influence onshore.
Former Māori All Black Ray 'Rocky' Parr a 'Lion Tamer'
Parr was in the Wanganui-King Country side that beat the British Isles team 54 years ago.
Local Focus: Whanganui electorate explained
An overview of the Whanganui electorate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Turbo compost! Easy Earth removing food waste from landfills
Easy Earth Whanganui has expanded operations into South Taranaki.
Single scullers dominate
Nine crew from the Clifton Rowing Club in Taranaki competed in Sunday's winter series.