Latest from Manawatu-Whanganui

The Monday Q&A: Tireless environmental worker Graham Pearson enjoys the seaside life

"Sticky date pudding at the Rutland Arms Inn is my go-to outing."

'Homes for those in urgent need'

The community will be consulted about a new Kāinga Ora housing project in Whanganui East.

'Unworkable regulations' focus of Groundswell protest

Protesters against farming regulations have again driven around Whanganui.

Why I left Auckland to open a beauty clinic in Whanganui

"We always said that if we had an opportunity to get out of the big smoke we'd take it."

'The new, new normal': Are we ready for vaccine passes?

Passes will be required in many places when the traffic light system comes into effect.

Get ready for the 'new, new normal', Whanganui mayor says

"It's not like people won't be able to go out and socialise full stop."

Live: New Covid cases from Kaitāia to Wellington, particular fears for Northland

Cases continue to emerge across the North Island.

Vaccine mandates for council staff on the table

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

MetService warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain

Warnings and watches are in place around the country.

Leading principal expects more than half of Whanganui schools to lose unjabbed staff

"The short- and long-term implications for some schools are going to be dire."

More than 50 unjabbed Whanganui DHB staff face stand-down

All DHB staff must have received at least one dose by this Tuesday.

Councillor asks why pools' Covid safety rules are so strict

Councillor raises questions about Covid-19 safety measures at Whanganui swimming pools.

New leadership for Te Pūwaha

Hayden Turoa steps up as project director, with Kahureremoa Aki as project chair.

Change for Ruapehu District Council after record submissions

Ruapehu District Council will now have three Māori seats.

Pride Whanganui hosting vaccine clinic

Experts will be on hand to chat to anyone who needs information.

Local Focus: Art in the Garden sale means fingers crossed for fine weekend

The forecast is hot and humid for Art in the Garden - but take an umbrella just in case.