Latest from Whanganui

Amplify grants help out local businesses

Successful applicants received up to $4000 each.

Air Chathams escapes worst of Auckland Airport flooding

“Everything has been back on track since then."

Whanganui swimmers advised to take care after rainfall

Swimmers were reminded to look out for both seen and unseen hazards.

School costs leave parents turning to social services

“It’s not fun for people to have to try to meet all these costs."

Greyhound racing returning to Whanganui

Racing could recommence in early March following three weeks of trials.

Police call for witnesses to Okoia crash

Police are seeking a red 1997 Nissan Maxima after a crash on Monday.

Local Focus: Is pay the reason for hospo staffing shortages?

Differing opinions on hospo pay rates and whether training is needed to wait tables.

Wind beneath my wings

Bill Charnock tries his hand at gliding for the first time.

Contractors called to register interest in Te Pūwaha construction

Invitations to participate in the process will close on February 20.

Offers of help flood in after 'next-level' vandalism at bike park

The bike park shelter has been removed due to ongoing vandalism.

Top athletes line up for Cooks Classic

Plenty of thrilling action is expected at Whanganui's Cooks Gardens.

Goodbye to bottlenecks: New expressway plans welcomed

'There are still a few bottlenecks but when they’re gone, it will get better and better.'

Ohakea farewells Orion fleet in formation flight

The first of the Orions replacements landed in Aotearoa last month.

Shrewd brewing to account for CO2 shortage

The brewers only had enough gas for around three weeks of production.

'Iconic' piece of Mountains to Sea Trail reopens

The 36-kilometre Mangapurua Track starts from the end of Ruatiti Road.

Stan Walker: A superstar returns to his spiritual home of Rātana

Aotearoa singer Stan Walker keeps the faith with his Ratana roots.

'Relentless' Ngarewa-Packer challenging again in Te Tai Hauāuru

It's still unclear who she will be up against.

The Ratana Pā kitchen is run like a military operation

Behind every big event there's a team of volunteers.