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Business says expansion could be thwarted by plan change

Whanganui business baffled by industrial rezoning in council plan.

Horizons investigating earthworks on Whanganui River bank

A large digger was seen pushing dirt and logs into the river.

Person airlifted to Whanganui Hospital after crash on SH4

The crash occurred around 4.45am.

Breast cancer claims Pharmac fighter Wiki Mulholland

Wiki Mulholland's cancer diagnosis inspired a movement. She has died today.

'Sharp minds' chosen to negotiate Mōkai Pātea treaty claims

Iwi from the Taihape area have announced their negotiators.

Traditional weaving course 'absolutely great'

After two years of learning traditional weaving, a student wants to try piupiu next.

'Almost guaranteed' that Whanganui will be at 'red light' setting

Details around what level Whanganui will be in are expected by the end of the week.

Health boss: Jab order created 'great deal of angst'

One employee was stood down or lost their job, another "chose to walk away".

Vaccine mandates for council staff on the table

All councils are undertaking a health and safety review before deciding on mandates.

Number of trained staff restricts critical care unit to three ventilators

Whanganui is "restricted by the number of trained staff that we have available".

30 Whanganui DHB staff stood down

The staff represent around 3 per cent of the Whanganui DHB workforce.

Iwi collective helping whānau prepare for Covid traffic light framework

Te Ranga Tupua is working to provide information and build preparedness and resilience.

'I'm one of the lucky ones' - Woman beats one of the deadliest cancers

77-year-old former farmer defeats dangerous cancer through proactive approach and surgery.

Up to 33 unvaccinated Whanganui DHB workers could lose jobs

The staff will be stood down on pay.

Housing top priority for Ngāti Rangi

The central North Island iwi is developing housing opportunities in the Ruapehu area.

Whanganui gardeners warming to bananas

Backyard banana growers in Whanganui are increasing