Latest from Whanganui

Whanganui rugby: Sixty-strong training group prepares for Heartland season

Steelform Whanganui need to rebuild their propping resources.

Whanganui weather: What to expect

The showers and wind are set to ease on Monday in time for the public holiday.

Funding freeze unwelcome news to iwi

The Takutai Moana Financial Assistance Scheme will be capped at $12m next year.

Heart monitoring business coming to Whanganui

'We’re getting a faster access to treatment where it’s required.'

Matariki-themed pottery festival celebrates artists near and far

Artists from all over the Lower North Island will attend the festival.

Who should pay for Whanganui's growth?

'We can’t try and clip the ticket every step of the way.'

Whanganui crowds join nationwide Budget Day protests

'It’s all of us on the waka together.'

Whanganui doctors strike for third time in a month

'Junior doctors work 32 hours in a 48-hour period over the weekend.'

Defence Force disposes of WWII-era mortar bomb

'A civilian wouldn’t be able to tell if it was a live or a drill round.'

‘More harm than good’: Call for rethink on Māori wards

'We have previously decided that these are the best representation arrangements ...'

'A very rare thing': Four Square owner on double Lotto win

'It’s a really good feeling.'

Library access makes way for Sarjeant landscaping work

'We will have two construction sites working next door to each other.'

Muay Thai bout coming to Springvale Stadium

Club president Lee Kara says the event promises to be enjoyable, fun and exhilarating.

'Prague without the gargoyles': Lifelong muso loves Whanganui

Brian Baker has wasted no time getting to work.

Club rugby: Newcomers Marton fall back

Both Rangitīkei clubs had a tough week on the pitch.

Club rugby: Tight game means tight table

There was just one point in it by the end of the game.

'It needs to be banned': Unclear future for greyhound racing in Whanganui

'Whether or not it’s banned or reformed, I don’t know at this point.'

'Misled by lies': Divorcee loses $580k in romance scam

The victim was sent log in details to a fake UK bank account showing a balance of $3m.