Waverley Sawmill closes, with loss of 65 jobs
Market forces and pressure from statutory supervisor forces sale of Waverley Sawmill
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Review of speed in Great North Rd requested
Whanganui District Council asks NZTA to review speed limits in Great North Rd
Letters: Traffic 'fix' creates chaos
As ratepayers, we have already paid over the odds for this stuff-up.
LPG leak 'could have been deadly', WorkSafe says
Large gas leak engulfed vehicles and people at a gas station and could have been deadly.
Sevens: Whanganui Collegiate named for Sir Gordon Tietjens tournament
Also, Ngamatapouri win the Shannon Sevens last weekend.
Boutique owner promoting better breast care
A Whanganui lingerie boutique offers a personalised breast care service for women
Local Ratana kapa haka group to be first on stage at nationals
The Aotea Region's best kapa haka group competes first at Te Matatini this year.
Title hopes stay alive after Meremere
Podium placings for all the contender Whanganui drivers.
Cheers to Dogger as Wanganui beat Wairarapa on first innings
Veteran keen for at least another representative season.
'Don't burn': Total fire ban means no outdoor fires
Gas-fuelled barbecues are okay but all other outdoor fires are banned.
Monster weekend on South Beach
Some of the fish were biting at the Monster Surf Casting Competition at South Beach.
Cycling: Manawatu teenager wins Whanganui's 70th Wheel Race at velodrome
Small turnout but some good racing.
Mining company applies for new exploration permit
New minerals permit applied for - iwi wanted council to back anti-mining stance.
Jetsprints: Whanganui competitors looking for strong effort in hot Meremere
After two month break, the engines roar again.
Cricket: Wanganui veterans answer call for Furlong Cup
Past issues set aside as top Marist players rejoin the team after youngsters withdraw
Photography competition title 'An Open and Shut case'
Entrances and exits could be featured in an architectural photography competition.
Dry summer prompts fire restrictions
Fire restrictions are in place for the Whanganui and South Taranaki districts
NZMG: First Whanganui, then the World Masters for volleyball winners
First time winners amongst the gold medallists.
Pro Wrestling: Ben Mana wins for his home fans at Whanganui Warfare
IPW's second show in Whanganui pulls a larger crowd.
Mum and dad keen for a go too at the gymnastics
Numbers triple compared to last Whanganui-based NZMG
Layers of memory explored in artist's work
Feathers symbolise fleeting thoughts in painting exhibition.
Karakia at Pākaitore commemorates Treaty of Waitangi signing
Hundreds of locals attended, celebrating the day with activities and entertainment
Cardinals pull Masters upset
Stacked team of internationals tripped up by three points in final.
NZMG: Team of all stars hard to beat in basketball playoffs at Springvale
Hard to keep up with the Jones boy.
Cricket: Wanganui United beat Tech to make Coastal Challenge semifinals
Marist and United pick up wins to finish second and fourth on table.
Educator Douglas George Ball ushers in humane policy
A series profiling inspiring people from Whanganui
Rowing: Whanganui results at big January regattas
Latest column from Philippa-Baker Hogan.
Naaman and Carlos world class
Two Whanganui basketballers in team that wins age group division at world junior event
First victory in Furlong Cup over Taranaki in 18 years.
Taranaki concede the match when there's no chance to steal late win after batting collapse
The provinces clash at Wanganui Croquet Club
Manawatu-Wanganui finish third in five team event.
Bevins the best
First time winner of tournament takes trophy and biggest share of the $4000 prize pool
Cricket: Wanganui's fantastic Furlong Cup fightback against Taranaki
Team on track for first innings points win over their bigger neighbours