'For the benefit of football': New Wembley Park facility on track
It is the first major capital project in the park since the 1970s.
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Clear skies, cool nights expected this weekend
Whanganui and surrounding areas can expect clear and settled weather.
Sarjeant trust chair 'flabbergasted' by proposed funding cut
'There are going to be severe repercussions, quite frankly.'
Former Ruapehu Alpine Lifts boss confident of making a profit
Dave Mazey disagrees with Government concerns over Whakapapa's commercial viability.
Person suffers smoke inhalation in house fire
A kitchen fire spread to the roof of the Raetihi house.
Mining firm slams ‘hostility’ of offshore wind sector
Trans-Tasman Resources hits back over wind farming and mining.
'Like a horrible movie scene': Severely injured cat survives after dragging itself home
Marley arrived through the cat door 'covered in blood' and severely injured.
Green waste a weed risk for Whanganui parks
DoC says dumping invasive weeds threatens the biodiversity of this special site.
New school lunch model could cut out kaupapa Māori suppliers
Whanganui contractor says revamp could disadvantage smaller-scale food businesses.
Seabed mining ‘does not co-exist with offshore wind’, government told
Seabed mining and windfarming are two activities that could not operate simultaneously.
Ōhakea base achieves round-the-clock fire and rescue availability
Ōhakea serves as a vital alternate airport in New Zealand.
Aeronautical fees land with bump for Air Chathams
Aeronautical fees are reviewed every five years.
Rollout of crates for recycling service begins
About 17,000 households will have crates delivered over the next five weeks.
‘Time To Kill’: Brian Tamaki’s Destiny Church tagline ‘extremely concerning’
Whanganui's mayor said his council opposed any event that would cause division.
Sarjeant Happenings: Meet the new Tylee Cottage artist-in-residence
Tylee Cottage artist is coming home to revitalise her connections with the city.
Expert questions value of $17.8m Opera House upgrade
The community is content with the building and its limitations, he tells council hearings.
New members to oversee council's commercial interests
The move follows the axing of Whanganui District Council Holdings in March.
Netball Whanganui's Premier season under way
Four new teams that have not played at Springvale Stadium had a chance on Monday night.
Four people treated by emergency services after car crash in Ruapehu district
'We sent two ambulances and we treated a total of four patients.'
Truck and trailer crashes on SH1 in central North Island
The road is under stop/go traffic management and delays are expected.
Concern over students flocking to fast food outlets after school
'From 2.45pm onwards, it’ll be 45 minutes of chaos.'
Mount Ruapehu’s Whakapapa skifield not commercially sustainable, Cabinet warned
A number of bidders are aiming to take over the skifield's assets.
Rapid power cut hits over 10,000 Whanganui homes
Powerco is investigating the cause of the fault.
School's new approach aims to boost student wellbeing
'Our mid-term break acts as the microbreak students need to achieve their best.'
Central Whanganui intersection to get roundabout
It will be similar to the new road layout at the Guyton and Wicksteed intersection.
Culvert discovery provides glimpse into history
'When you’re doing construction work, there's always a risk that you’ll find something.'
Block party to bring 'joy to our community'
The new park on Guyton St will be used as a dance floor for the day.
Minister to decide on village name change proposal
Te Korowai o Wainuiārua wants National Park Village to be named Waimarino.
Rowing: Whanganui sculler heading to junior world champs
Madeline Cox has secured a seat in the girls quadruple sculls boat.
'Couldn't believe it': Kiwi shoppers left 'deflated' by supermarket prize error
"We celebrated our $30 windfall for a few hours yesterday then were very deflated."
Work begins on median barriers between Whanganui and Bulls
Between 2019 and 2023, there were 159 crashes on SH3 between Whanganui and Bulls.
Iwi leaders meet with ministers over oil and gas exploration
'We need to make sure our rights and interests are protected.'
Museum's financial woes prompt emergency funding
The museum has a debt to the IRD for failing to pay PAYE and underpaying GST.