Whanganui rower on her way to Australia with NZ Universities crew
She is currently studying at the University of Otago.
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Internship initiative has scope as Whanganui-wide resource
'If a business ‘poaches’ the intern from us, then that’s great - it’s a success story.'
Car burnouts, alcohol, scattering ashes - what's acceptable behaviour at a cemetery?
“Our cemetery is becoming a talking point and joke."
New lakeside trail set to open
The trail was due to open in 2021 but was delayed by Covid-19.
'Not genuine customers': Parking time limit for Trafalgar Square
Shoppers still have free parking for up to three hours in the main carpark.
Armed Offenders Squad called in central Whanganui
Niblett St was closed off at both the Dublin and Plymouth St intersections.
Football: Young Kiwi prospect putting in the hard yards on and off the pitch
When the full-time whistle blows, Alex Mort starts thinking about heading to work.
Jazz music is 'always current and always fresh'
“If you look at a clip from the 1920s or 1930s, it seems as if it was made yesterday."
Te Miringa looking to return her knowledge to her people
This will be the first international business engagement for Te Miringa.
Fenz helping locals stay warm but safe this winter
Have you had your electric blanket tested?
Rural Marton school gearing up for 150th jubilee weekend
Anyone can attend the daytime events on Saturday at South Mākirikiri School.
Whanganui loses millions in potential 'better off' funding
'There was always going to be a risk that it never came through.'
Whanganui records over 80km/h wind gusts
The strong winds were expected to continue into Tuesday.
Raetihi Gutbuster success not dampened by showers
Around 140 people took part in the various races at the event.
Robbie Power on cellphones, The Mole, and scoring his first hundred
"I love to go out there and frolic in the waves".
Whanganui's low uptake of MMR vaccine causes concern
“Some misinformation regarding the MMR vaccine has persisted over the past few years."
Horizons starting flood resilience projects
The work in Whanganui is expected to get under way in mid-May.
Rob Rattenbury: Lest we forget
Rob Rattenbury pays tribute to those who serve so we can live in freedom.
Penny Simmonds comes out swinging in Whanganui
The National Party MP says Whanganui could be forgotten in the Te Pūkenga merger.
Mock gunfight takes over Languard Bluff
The scenario was part of a week-long urban training course taken by 200-plus personnel.
Ohakune restaurants took $287k Covid cash, now broke
An award-winning "hamburgeria" turned Tapas restaurant and bakery are now in liquidation.
Man in custody after Whanganui River Rd incident
A police operation on the Whanganui River Rd has concluded after a family harm incident.
Air Force targets female high school students for future careers
“I was expecting everyone to be in grey and everyone to be mean.”
Whanganui women's rugby comp launches
“It’s empowering, it’s something that’s been deemed a men’s sport for so long."
Adesanya documentary shows the 'importance of being your own freaky self'
A documentary on MMA champ Israel Adesanya will premiere in New York City in June.
Wait times increase at Whanganui Hospital's emergency department
'It’s not really a quick, simple answer as to why those waiting times have increased.'
Family desperate for mother’s body to join brothers at Putiki Urupā
Her children want their mother to lie where she wished.
Wet and warm weather ahead for Whanganui
Temperatures overnight are expected to be 5C higher than normal for the month.
Whanganui swimmer becomes a double national champion
She came home with six medals in total.
Gaming machine earnings put towards community grants
A new track is being funded for the Whanganui Community Bike Park.
‘Billy would light up a room’: Fundraiser for family of dead forestry worker
“If you knew Billy you knew the laugh”
Land investor acquires Mangamahu forestry estate
The land has already been leased out to a forestry leasing company for a 20-year period.
Iwi research project receives big funding boost
'We are at a phase now where it’s more the act of restoration.'