Latest from Whanganui

'A shocking day': Six greyhounds injured during one race meet

The injuries come after the death of nine dogs at the track over the previous season.

Lockdown barely dents consumer confidence, young stay most upbeat

Survey finds many households said that their financial position has improved.

Iwi member excited by climate change partnership

Jill Sheehy says she's pleased with the co-governance approach for the region's response.

The 90% Project: Whanganui's Māori vaccination rate struggling to keep up

Māori are more than 25 per cent behind Pākehā when it comes to Covid-19 vaccination.

Whanganui woman pushing for more Māori in primary sector

Anne-Marie Broughton is a new trustee on the Agri-Women's Development Trust board

Three Aucklanders referred to health authorities after Tauranga trip

The Bay of Plenty DHB has been contacted for comment.

Lotto Powerball jackpots to $14 million after no winner

It comes after two Aucklanders took home $500,000 with Lotto First Division on Wednesday.

'They've mucked it up': Ōhakune locals angry at Aucklanders who snuck onto ski field

The three Aucklanders were arrested on Wednesday. 

Te Reo 'essential' in school curriculums

"It is essential we normalise Te Reo Māori in mainstream schools."

Whanganui hub for homeless to continue under level 2

Food, toilets, showers and other support are on offer at the Anzac Pde camping site.

Outgoing iwi chair leaves Trust with new strategic approach

Gerrard Albert steps down as chair of Ngā Tāngata Tiaki o Whanganui.

Road snowfall warning for SH1 Desert Rd

Snow showers are expected to affect the road on Wednesday.

Local Focus: Drive-through vax proving popular

Thousands get their vaccine in seaside Castlecliff. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Phone scammers target library customers

"Hopefully people just recognise it the minute they hear it and hang up on the spot."

Whole family contracts Covid-19 on UK trip

Seven of nine at family Christmas contracted Covid-19, including terminally ill father.

'Make sure they test his eyes' - DHBs reprimanded after newborn left blind

'I regard these errors as a serious departure from the expected standard of care.'

Heritage building has painful past for Māori

The desire to see the building demolished was "completely understandable".

Lockdown inspires award-winning art inititiave

"Who's capturing the story of Covid-19 and its impact? That's where the idea came from."