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Canadian professors speaking in Whanganui about historic ship

The Canadian professors are visiting the Alexander Heritage & Research Library on April 7.

Are these the worst speed bumps in Whanganui?

There were also complaints in 2021.

'A huge struggle': Big rates increase on the cards for Rangitīkei

Roading is a big cost for the district.

'She lost hope': Young woman took her life after 10 years in state care

Esther Osborne was let down by 'systemic failings' at Porirua secure unit, says coroner.

Minister for Mental Health visits 'innovative' Whanganui

He wants to get money out of Wellington and "into the grassroots and front line”.

Search resumes for Pātea diver missing since Sunday

An air search was also conducted.

Changing of the guard at Pride Whanganui

The work will be picked up by volunteers.

Whanganui’s summer was much warmer than usual

It was the ninth warmest summer on record for New Zealand.

World cup planned for sport unique to Whanganui

'It’s not played anywhere else in the world.'

Council spends $2.78m on planes for pilot academy

'We couldn’t be bringing the students to Whanganui without those aircraft.'

Artists Open Studios promises bigger, brighter event

The 2024 event includes an auction of works by the late Lyndsay Patterson.

High School claim North Island rowing title for first time

Whanganui High School and Collegiate now turn their attention to the Maadi Cup.

Major work to repair flood damaged highway

“We appreciate these closures aren’t ideal."

Airline says Ōhakea’s staffing woes put commercial flights at risk

The airline warned the former Transport Minister.

25 homes still without power, helicopter crew repairing damaged lines

'The lines have been brought down in a remote area where access is challenging.'

'Heartbroken and angry': Principals respond to threat to remove free school lunches

'There’s no doubt in my mind that they come to school hungry.'

Heavy rainfall, 80km/h winds cause Whanganui power outages

At 3am today there was 9.4mm of rainfall in just one hour.

Civil Aviation Authority investigating forced landing at Whanganui Airport

'We are working with the operator to determine the cause.'