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Contractors appointed to build Whanganui's new justice hub

'Having a local company partner in construction with Te Puna Hapori is great news.'

'Here comes Kiwi': Melbourne Cup winner's statue ready for unveiling

The unveiling is happening 40 years after the racehorse made history.

'A huge loss': Taihape shop owner gets marching orders

The business currently employs five staff.

Victims who lost $1.25m to scammers via alleged 'mule' believe ASB should accept liability

"Some kind of red flag should have been raised."

Whanganui's velodrome is resurfaced, so what comes next?

“There is a lot of use to be had out of it.”

‘Should not to be approached’: Police hunting ‘dangerous’ Auckland man

Police urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact them immediately.

The Waimarie is once again extending its operating season

Paddle steamer Waimarie began cruising again on Saturday, September 2.

'Jewel in the crown': More funding needed for nature sanctuary

“This is a passion that we share, and it’s a passion we want to hand on.”

Analogue revival: Books and vinyl find favour with Whanganui readers and listeners

Whanganui's boutique shops cater to lovers of "old-school" visual and audio mediums.

Council gives further loan for Land Court building restoration

The loan will go towards replacing the Category 1 building's roof.

'Completely depleted': Pests invading Waitahinga reserve

'It’s really getting to be quite a concern at this stage.'

Whanganui rugby: South Canterbury set the tone

How's your team shaping up?

'Crude and limited': Elevator entrance needs upgrade

“We know what we want to achieve - a really suitable and safe entrance."

Whanganui dig deep for win over Wairarapa-Bush

Wingers Alice Ireton and Paris Munro both scored doubles.

'A community in need': Hakeke Street hub asks for more funding

“Now more than ever, people are struggling.”

Arrival of spring brings warm, fine weather

Conditions expected to get progressively warmer across the weekend.