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Council taking charge of recycling centre

"It was a pleasure to be part of and it’s great to see it continue".

Search for shirtless man who vanished in Whanganui River ongoing; rāhui in place

Police, Coastguard and Wanganui Surf Lifeguard Service are responding.

Whanganui weather: What to expect this weekend

A mixed bag of weather is reported for Whanganui this weekend.

Rural Whanganui invests in emergency communication

Community board to buy Starlink devices after noting lessons of Cyclone Gabrielle.

'Enormous': Illegal rural rubbish dumping rife

'We did witness a person attempting to drop off a couch.'

'We can't wait': Official opening date for Sarjeant

Gallery staff 'will take up residence' at the end of June.

Council coming for castle murals

'It was a grey, drab-looking place so I thought let’s tart it up.'

Councillors vote to sell Repertory Theatre for $1

'We are putting it in very capable hands.'

Farmers call on MPs to help rally for fair banking

'Farmers want to know our local MPs understand the pressures we are under.'

Lifeline for Whanganui East Pool

It took hours of council debate to get to a decision.

Name change proposed for Rangitikei district

Public feedback is invited on the proposal and another to name a new suburb in Feilding.

New parking meters, higher charges signed off

More than 600 public submissions were made on the council's new parking bylaw.

Construction starting on new commercial vehicle safety centre

The vehicle safety centre at Ōhakea aims to improve compliance and efficiency.

Rātana in line for major upgrade as Shane Jones splashes the regional cash

The Ratana Pā and housing could be in line for upgrade

‘A hill I’m prepared to die on’: Family face fine for front yard cabin

A Whanganui couple say they won't move the cabin on their property.

Murder charge laid after woman found dead at Whanganui home

Police examining Springvale property after discovering victim's body on Tuesday evening.

Stage set for Whanganui East Pool debate

The issue will be 'well and thoroughly debated' by councillors.

Cleaner, greener heating welcome change at Ōhakea

RNZAF Base Ōhakea decommissions its boiler in a switch to cleaner heating.