Deadlock over allowing Indian flight school students into Whanganui
MPs consulted over government exemption needed to let in Indian students
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Latest fromWhanganui District Council
Nothing gets in the way of Ashley Te Weri and her animals
The L5 RAT course at AGC Training played a pivotal role in Ashley Te Weri's career.
Politicians not invited to Ratana Pā this year
Ratana marae committee plans one-day event, for Ratana followers only.
Local Focus: New artistic bus shelter at Castlecliff is just the beginning of plans to improve Whanganui public transport
Surprising art glass connection to Manningtree, England. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Covid-19 latest: Two new cases today, one is a child under 2
Both were recent overseas' arrivals and were detected within managed isolation facilities.
Solutions needed for Whanganui paper and cardboard crisis
A Whanganui think tank has been proposed to address paper and cardboard crisis.
Local Focus: Council's Youth Committee needs rascals
Nicole Grey at Whanganui District Council wants you(th). Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Alan Taylor: Why I'm urging council to declare a climate emergency
Council would consider the consequences of climate change in any relevant decisions.
Letters: Give our council due credit
Too often I see people using our council as a punching bag for all their frustrations.
Letters: Council's road to inclusivity
When made aware by this newspaper of the decision, I was somewhat dumbfounded.
Best of 2019: Is it a bird or a plane? No, it's our latest cool place to stay
A unique style of accommodation is in the works for Whanganui.
Letters: Parole proposal flawed
This idea has so many problems it is not likely to pass legislative scrutiny.
Councillor told to resign after criticising Māori street name
A local iwi leader said the councillor made belittling and mocking comments at meeting.
Letters: More details needed on gallery extension
The Wanganui Ratepayers' Association believes some questions need clarification.
Letters: Here's to the protesters
Climate change deniers should first consider the wealth of evidence.
Letters: Only five got my vote
Don't give up on voting in the council election because all the hot air from candidates.
Local Focus: Whanganui election message from Africa
Councillor Reid wants second term on council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
New company wants to bottle Whanganui water
Company applies to take, bottle and sell water from a deep aquifer in Whanganui.
Local Focus: Edmonds hopes to rise to council
Matt Edmonds throws his hat in the ring for council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Heritage buildings and plants on the campaign trail
Council candidate Sharon Duff is big on housing. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Teenager organises Whanganui Strike 4 Climate
People are invited to meet and march to council over climate change on September 27.
Local Focus: Lebo standing for a child positive city
Farmer and mother wants to add Councillor to her roles. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Heritage, housing and unfinished business
Councillor Craig seeks re-election for a third term. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Hot on port progress
Council candidate pushes the beauty of North Mole. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
From the drain to the sea: Whanganui's wastewater treatment explained
Sludge is stored in a landfill and pond while cleaned water is pumped out to sea.
Letters: Reading between the (vote-for-me) signs
Who'd vote for candidates who can't read English or who try to sidestep regulations?
Local Focus: Computer systems to Council systems bid
James Barron standing for Whanganui District Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Excess chromium in wastewater fixed by October - manager
Chromium from tanning still makes disposal of Whanganui waste problematic.
Whanganui aviation hub set for take-off
Indian trainee pilots bring $50 million to Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Letters: Pay council staff a living wage
"Our council should be setting a standard and leading the way for other employers."
Letters: Cold comfort for bus travellers
Surely coach travellers are worthy of a better facility, not some throwback to the 1940s.
Letters: Legal cannabis threat to smoke-free goal?
It would be illegal to smoke a tobacco cigarette, but you could happily smoke a joint.
Letters: Freedom of speech a myth
Has anyone gone to court to demand that freedom of religion only apply to Christians?
Tree-mendous efforts pole-axe pernicious pines
Wilding pines removed by hand over decades of hard work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.