Latest news from Whanganui
Power lines fall on Hāwera house during thunderstorm
There were about 7000 lightning strikes across the country on Sunday.
Government offering families childcare help: FamilyBoost payment registrations open - Carl Bates, MP
What the FamilyBoost will mean to many parents with young children.
School holiday activities at Whanganui Regional Museum
There's a mix of craft activities and an exclusive overnight stay - for teddy bears.
Funding awarded towards sustainability projects
Whanganui Schools receive funding towards sustainability
Council 'put on notice' at ratepayers' meeting
“They are there for us, we aren’t there for them.”
Rugby: Steelform Whanganui retain Bill Osborne Taonga with win over Wairarapa Bush
Steelform's two trophies to stay in the cabinet for now.
Fonterra farmers will zero in on milk price in FY24 results this week
Plans for the sale of the consumer business are also in the market spotlight.
Q&A: Bai Jia Asian Mart owner Cindy Wong
'Living in Whanganui is quite different from my life in China, I love it here.'
Solar farm application suspended due to lack of payment
The application was suspended on July 13 and again on August 23.
Whanganui rugby: Under-18s round out season with win
A dominant first half laid the foundation.
Meet the new Tylee Cottage artist-in-residence
Wellington-based artist Kirsty Lillico is known for her carpet sculptures.
‘Incredible opportunity’ to improve region’s Māori health
'This is a critical step in our journey.'
Survivor says ballot system for Abuse in Care apology events would be 'insulting'
'It’s a slap in the face': Lake Alice survivor
Power hubs aim to build energy resilience
The concept was developed after outages caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Drag queens are ready to slay in Palmy
'You still get the odd person that says you'll burn in hell.'
Whanganui trampers appreciate crossing upgrade
A lot of work has gone into improving the Pouakai Crossing in Te Papakura o Taranaki.
Whanganui plumber to skip national plumbing final
Plumber stepping aside for Plumbing World Young Plumber of the Year 2024 final
'Growing a jungle' in neglected gully
'Every square inch feels like it’s hard-won.'
Rugby: Tightly-contested match for Heartland Hurricanes U20s
The team could not hang on to the Glen Osborne Cup at the last gasp.
Recycling service unaffected by Auckland plant closure
Whanganui's fibre recycling will still go to Oji Fibre Solutions.
Rugby: Whanganui aim to defend Bill Osborne Taonga
They play Wairarapa Bush at Cooks Gardens on Saturday.
Breanna Muriwai disappearance: Police confirm fire at property was deliberate
The house is linked to the vigilante search for the missing woman's remains.
‘It’s a worry’: Council fears Raetihi community hub roadblock
A Government directive to councils to deliver the basics has cast a shadow over plans.
Mt Ruapehu’s crater lake cools to record level; what that means for eruption chances
Volcano's crater lake registers coldest temperature in seven decades of monitoring.