Latest from Whanganui

The challenges of relocating ‘offensive’ monument

The statue will be moved somewhere else.

Recycling centre 'getting through as much as possible' after fire

What you need to know about the recycling centre's operations over the holidays.

Antisocial behaviour could lead to bollards on Moutoa Quay

Vehicles have been raced in the parking area, alongside burnouts and illegal dumping.

Whanganui weather: What to expect this Christmas

'I guess the good news story is the temperatures.'

Whanganui mayor Andrew Tripe’s Christmas message

Andrew Tripe: Christmas means different things for different people.

'Far too many': Road toll an alarm for summer

“You’re only a second away from a truck coming at you.”

Where is Unichem's defibrillator?

“Even if it saves one life, it’s worth its weight in gold.”

Whanganui alternative transport unaffected by NZTA funding halt

Use of shared pathways and bus services in Whanganui has increased over the year.

Ultraviolet water treatment plant will cost $1.5m

'Scoping and planning have already started and we’re looking at sizing and units.'

Whanganui, Rangitīkei, Ruapehu await more details of Three Waters' repeal

The Government plans to repeal Three Waters early next year.

Velodrome launch attracts riders from Wellington and Cambridge

Whanganui's Accoya-surfaced velodrome hailed as among world's best.

'A real privilege': Sport Whanganui boss signs off

'It's not about high performance, it's about getting out and doing stuff.'

The rare bird only found along the Whanganui River

It was first seen on the river's lower areas about 30 years ago - and now there's a book.

Troublesome timber causes budget reshuffle

Workers have “broken the back of this job”.

'Death tracks': Greyhound deaths spark calls for ban

'The injuries won’t stop until the industry does,' Save Animals From Exploitation says.

River leaders take new strategy to the people

It aims to establish strategy as the foundation for resource management in the catchment.

Homeless hub scrapped in favour of support services

A "brick-and-mortar" approach is off the table.

Kickboxing champ surprised to be role model

Earl-Jay Pehi says whānau support is key to his sporting success.