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High winds cut power to 930 properties in Whanganui
By 8am on Thursday, 148 Whanganui customers remained without power.
Man of many committees receives King's Birthday Honour
“You want a happy successful society and you have to contribute in your own small way.”
Former MP and Mayor recognised in 2025 King's Birthday Honours
Ian McKelvie was Mayor for nine years and an MP for 12.
'Humbling experience': Taihape's chief fire officer receives King's Service Medal
“It took me about a week to decide to accept it, I didn’t take it lightly.”
'One death is one too many': Push to protect horse riders on roads
Between 2000 and 2019, 40 riders were killed on roads, Health NZ says.
Government extends aid for drought-hit farmers facing long recovery
Farmers have a new focus on minimising the impact of extreme weather events.
Whanganui's SH3 retains lower speed limit with public support
Another section of SH3 is now open for public consultation on its 50km/h speed limit.
Fire prohibition lifted in Whanganui as risk reduces
The region returned to a restricted fire season on March 26.
Dry, hot summer brings prohibited fire season
'We want to keep people, property and the environment safe while the fire risk is high.'
‘Woeful’ rainfall: Water restrictions, fire risk for dry regions
Whanganui and surrounding districts are facing the consequences of a dry, hot summer.
Best-selling cookbook author heads to Hāwera
Guests can enjoy a buffet lunch, hear from Margo Flanagan and donate to a good cause.
Hunterville gears up for Shemozzle
The town of Hunterville will welcome more than 4000 visitors for the Shemozzle.
'Dogs with jobs' invited to kiwi training session
A training course teaches dogs to avoid kiwis and their habitats.