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Te Matatini mauri handed over in ceremony at Rātana
"It can now rest in the hands of another special rohe."
Museum Notebook: The heyday of Londontown
The department store had Whanganui's first escalator.
Samantha Matthews on Tame Impala, Fordell, and New Zealand roses
Samantha Matthews is a Whanganui photographer and rose farmer at Matthews Roses
What caused Whanganui's wet and warm summer?
In February there was nearly 100mm more rainfall than average.
Talisman for Te Matatini festival to be welcomed to Rātana Pā this weekend
Kapa haka has a longstanding history in the region, one of trial and tribulation.
Courthouse security report: People could be 'killed, injured'
Ohakune courthouse remains closed after nine 'key identified risks' were highlighted.
'A very ‘mish-mash’ system': Mayors not sold on Three Waters announcement
'We've got a lot of thinking to do.'
Rural community board needs Kai Iwi seat filled
Nominations opened on April 13 after Sandra Faulkner's resignation.
Locally shot film gets national premiere in Whanganui
The production saw Whanganui's CBD transformed into 1918 Texas.
'It's never too late': Calls for babies to be vaccinated against whooping cough
“Vaccination rates for children have dropped to concerning levels.”
Free holiday activities on offer the museum
Activities include embroidery, portrait making, and weaving
Mega-triathlon to stop over in Whanganui and Taihape
People taking part include an ex-All Black, NRL star and triathlon world champion.
'A deteriorating trend': Weather expected to worsen over this week
Light showers and temperature highs of 22C and 23C ahead in this week's forecast.
Young army officers put through paces
Infantry, engineers and bomb dogs are on their way to Languard Bluff.
Whanganui Mini smokes it for KidsCan
Two Whanganui heroes and their Mini make it to Invercargill, raising more than $20,000.
'Deeply disappointed and disheartened': Castlecliff residents fuming over rock wall
“Our concerns about the process are valid.”
Nicky Rennie: An Easter holiday on a budget
Comment: It is... the thing that keeps me awake at night
New RNZAF Poseidon lands in Fiji
The plane is being piloted by a squadron with a long history on the island.
Cyclone Gabrielle damage forces change in direction for Bremworth
Bremworth is looking to overseas markets to help it recover from production losses.
What to expect this Easter long weekend
“Friday will be the best day of weather, with only light wind and high cloud."
James Paul on shandies, sourdough bread, and Shania Twain
"ll spend a bit of time sitting and contemplating out there."
What's going on in Whanganui for Easter?
The events vary from live music to river cruises to professional wrestling.
Highway blues: Roading budget blows out by $1.72 million
“The issues we are experiencing here are by no means unique."
'It's an irritating time': Mixed views on Easter break
Whanganui residents discuss what the Easter break means to them.
Good things take time: Kiwi band's debut album 25 years in making
“It’s a raw sound and it’s not perfect, but it doesn’t want to be perfect either.”
Christian woman with no criminal history meted out vicious assault on roadside
Her victim suffered brain bleeds after being kicked and punched on the ground.
Fishing contest ready to ride waves
The competition launches from the Castlecliff slipway on Saturday and Sunday.
Māori voters urged to consider electoral roll options
A campaign is under way to provide information on options to Māori voters.
Cameras monitoring 'troublesome' traffic areas in CBD
Could a new roundabout be in the works?
Kevin Page: You've got to get up early to get one over your wife
Waiting for the ladies of the house to get ready leads to a zen moment for Kevin Page
New barbecue area at Whanganui park
“We’re all working together and doing what we need to do."
Petition started as fallout from UCOL course cuts continues
"There’s no point just putting up a sign and saying ‘Hey, we’re open’...."