Locals gathered on the Dublin St bridge and surrounding banks around Kowhai Park as crews tried to lower the Paddle Steamer Waimarie back into the Whanganui River.
Te Pāti Māori mass protest: 250 protesters blocked traffic on Whanganui’s main highway closing down SH3 for about half an hour. Video / Bevan Conley
From a north Taranaki farm to Kenya to a New Plymouth brew pub, local entrepreneur Dan Radcliff says "things don’t have to be boring to do good.” Video / Ilona Hanne / IVHQ / NZ Herald
NZ Structural and Engineering owners Jared Davis and Mat Gaudin talk about the steel bridge connecting old and new parts of the gallery.
Mark Belchamber wrote a book to help him deal with the dark side of the job.
Whanganui’s town centre hosted a free community event marking Matariki and Puanga season, with live entertainment, fun activities and kai.
A Whanganui bus driver is threatened by an irate motorist. Video / Kajun Campbell Brooking
Stuart McLeod made it through half of his burger and said it tasted “pretty yum” but noticed the chicken patty was missing its normal crispy crunch.
Kinder has had a brace on her leg to mend a broken bone. Surgery done by Veterinarian Dr Hein Stoop, from Whanganui Veterinary Services, was done to remove the brace and pins. Kenda made a full recovery.
A hīkoi [march] organised by water kaitiaki group No Water No Future marched through central Whanganui to the Whanganui District Council. By Te Kakenga Kawiti-Bishara
Whanganui Iwi concerned about the "hurtful" message inscribed on Aotearoa's first war memorial.
Whanganui's new high-frequency bus service is changing habits.
Inaugural 'Hooves on Drews' hobby horsing extravaganza was a surprise hit.
Whanganui Mayor Andrew Tripe and emergency manager Tim Crowe discuss emergency planning and climate change mitigation.