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Formerly derelict building an architecture award winner

Judges said the Ridgway Chambers revamp contributed 'to the reactivation of a leafy CBD'.

Covid: Some DHBs to vaccinate whole communities in one go

Some DHBs are sticking to the Government's schedule, others are going their own way.

Letters: PM should visit country next time she's in town

Readers also have a say on entrepreneurs and historical relevance.

Mountain tragedy: Two climbers die after falling near Mt Taranaki summit

Two climbers are dead after a tragic accident.

Council offers new mobile app for ratepayers

Whanganui District Council offers new mobile app service.

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer: Speak up when what's yours is mined

Mining operation underestimated extent of iwi and community determination and resilience.

Marton woman celebrates her 107th birthday

Born in 1914, May Donald celebrated her 107th birthday with friends and family.

Ogle stands down after decades with botanical group

The Whanganui Museum Botanical Group has now come out of recess with a new secretary.

New owner for historic Waverley business

The general store has been sold after 100-plus years in the Dallison family.

Rangitīkei's bank exodus causes concern

Local leaders aren't happy about the closure of banking services.

Local Focus: Setting fire to young people's ambitions

New initiative embraced at jobs expo. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Preparations for historic Waverley show under way

Organisers are calling out to the community to help make the 100th show special.

Artists' work celebrated as Te Rau Karamu Marae opens

New Massey marae Te Rau Karamu has special links with Whanganui.

Whanganui MP Steph Lewis opens Guyton St office

The office is located on Guyton St - a short walk from Victoria Ave.

Whanganui/Manawatū tops for residential investors

The latest REINZ data is good news for investors in the region.

Whanganui Fire Brigade warns public on danger of candles

In two instances, the fires were caused by unattended candles getting out of control.