‘Unlikely to improve’: Dry outlook for Horizons region
Drought declared in Horizons region; $100,000 support available.
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North Mole regeneration project may need extra funding
The project received $876,250 from MBIE's Tourism Infrastructure Fund.
Desert Road reopens after closure cost freight industry $100,000 daily
The Desert Road closure forced 800 trucks daily on to a 40-minute detour.
Fire started by prisoner in Whanganui Prison; assaults staff member
The prisoner lit a mattress in his cell on fire.
Iwi-Māori partnership unveils plan to boost health outcomes from Taumarunui to Whanganui
The plan focuses on 'culturally attuned and responsive' health and wellbeing outcomes.
Whanganui fish and chip shop fire caused by oily rag ‘bursting into flames’
'It doesn’t happen often.'
User pays an option to fund Dublin St replacement
The bridge is regularly inspected for safety.
High school teacher who groomed two students can now be named
The Whanganui teacher was sentenced to home detention last year.
Weterman wins national squash volunteer award
The 35-year-old has been involved in squash since the age of 12.
Scrapped: Food waste service bites the dust
Councillors voted 9-4 in favour of ending the service before it even began.
‘Get paid to join’: 300 sign up for first Whanganui citizens’ assembly
Participants will be paid $500 for attending four to five meetings.
Abuse towards ‘vulnerable’ council staff not slowing down
Council boss David Langford is "happy to front up" to people angry with the council.
'Desperately need water': Drought tightens grip on farmers
'Springs and wells are drying up, putting huge pressure on stock water availability.'
State-integrated school’s optional $10,000 fee shocks parent
The fee for day students nearly doubled from $5585 since 2020.
Why two men are determined to finish a stranger’s dream boat
'I don’t even know the guy but that boat’s got to be finished.'
Iwi celebrate $21.7m settlement but brace for challenges ahead
Iwi negotiator Aiden Gilbert said the day was joyful but there were challenges ahead.
First redress payments made to Lake Alice survivors
Fifteen survivors have received $150,000 rapid redress payments so far.
A unique slice of Paradise in the middle of nowhere
Kem Ormond's three days at Blue Duck Station were truly something special.
Out with the scraps? Council could ditch food scraps service
Councillors will decide its fate at an extraordinary meeting on Monday evening.
‘The grass is golden’: Farmers desperate for rain
'A lot of people are struggling for water to feed their stock.'
Pak’nSave following law by demanding personal details for $1000-plus shopping bills - IRD
The little-known rule has caught multiple people out.
‘Like I’m guilty’: Supermarket sorry for questioning shopper’s $1k grocery bill
She paid her large grocery bill and then was stopped, with staff wanting personal details.
‘Spread kindness’: Good Bitches Baking bring skills to prisons
'If a ‘swear word’ in our name helps get people to think about our message, that's a win.'
From protest to partnership: Pākaitore legacy 30 years on
Friday, February 28, marks the 30th anniversary since Whanganui Māori made their stand.
Pilot injured after plane makes forced landing inland from Manawatū coast
The pilot activated a personal locator beacon about 12.50pm.
$30 greyhounds bet nets Auckland punter $776k windfall
Chef’s Mate had the longest odds, paying $13 in Race 8.
Why Te Matatini 2025 is drawing record crowds
All tickets for the 2025 Te Matatini finals day are sold out.
'Desperate conditions': North Island farmers brace for drought
Farmers around the North Island are being warned to prepare for drought conditions.
Why Te Matatini’s global potential excites the Finance Minister
Ōpotiki Mai Tawhiti's performance honoured past members, including Ricky Mitai.
Rescue helicopter crew called to emergency minutes into annual open day
The event, and the emergency that interrupted it, underline the service's importance.
New boat-sharing operator launches for Auckland boaties
Freedom Boat Club is one of the largest in the world. Now it's come to New Zealand.
Back-to-work or study slump? Six steps to increase motivation
'High levels of motivation are tied to a deeper sense of wellbeing.'
Iwi voters back Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlement
The settlement includes statutory pardons for tūpuna wrongfully convicted in 1846.
Man killed by police ‘planned mass shooting’
The 42-year-old's former wife claims he'd been planning the incident for months.