Latest from Whanganui

'Heavy hearts': Kiwiburn cancelled due to ethical concerns over Covid-19 risk

It comes as Gisborne iwi call for Rhythm and Vines to be called off. 

Research connects passion for women's and Māori health

Sophie Couper has been recognised for her work on sleeping positions in late pregnancy

'Please stay home': Plea for summer visitors not to come to Whanganui

"Currently the risk is too high for our people," Ngā Tāngata Tiaki o Whanganui chair says.

'Disappointment, frustration, angst': Red light wreaks havoc on events

There's already been two big cancellations.

Rural mayors react to move into red

"We're naive if we think Covid won't reach us."

Vaccination numbers for Whanganui Māori lagging behind national Māori rate

Another 3781 vaccinations are needed for Whanganui Māori to reach the 90 per cent target.

Business says expansion could be thwarted by plan change

Whanganui business baffled by industrial rezoning in council plan.

Horizons investigating earthworks on Whanganui River bank

A large digger was seen pushing dirt and logs into the river.

'The new, new normal': Are we ready for vaccine passes?

Passes will be required in many places when the traffic light system comes into effect.

Vaccine mandates for council staff on the table

All councils are undertaking a health and safety review before deciding on mandates.

Number of trained staff restricts critical care unit to three ventilators

Whanganui is "restricted by the number of trained staff that we have available".

30 Whanganui DHB staff stood down

The staff represent around 3 per cent of the Whanganui DHB workforce.

Iwi collective helping whānau prepare for Covid traffic light framework

Te Ranga Tupua is working to provide information and build preparedness and resilience.

'I'm one of the lucky ones' - Woman beats one of the deadliest cancers

77-year-old former farmer defeats dangerous cancer through proactive approach and surgery.

'One of the toughest things': Whanganui schools let unvaccinated staff go

"As an employer, it's one of the toughest things, letting a staff member go."

Up to 33 unvaccinated Whanganui DHB workers could lose jobs

The staff will be stood down on pay.