Latest from Whanganui

Business taking 'massive hit', some whānau running short of kai

Te Ranga Tupua iwi collective says business and whānau are feeling the pinch of lockdown.

SH4 opened to one lane after five-day closure

The road had been closed since Saturday after a large washout.

Iwi collective urges Māori to take their whānau for Covid jabs

Te Ranga Tupua has reactivated to help support local Māori through the Delta outbreak.

Anthonie Tonnon reaches Silver Scroll top five

The Whanganui musician says making the final stage "is as good as winning it".

Lockdown blues? Here's what the experts say about getting through

"The stress we're feeling is a normal reaction to an abnormal situation."

New daily vaccination record for Whanganui DHB

More than 1000 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine were delivered on Tuesday.

Live: Cases set to rise for five days - Minister; more locations linked to outbreak including fast-food restaurants; lockdown exit 'messy' - expert

There are now 302 places of interest. Eight new sites including takeaways and gyms.

Delta outbreak: Locations of interest spread to three more North Island towns

It's likely the locations were visited by people on a flight carrying infected passengers.

Whanganui health workers abused at testing stations

"These guys are putting their own lives at risk to protect the community."

Local Focus: New owner for popular book store

Patrick's Bookshop changes hands. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Weather: Snow closes Desert Road

A heavy snow warning was issued early today.

Local Focus: Palmerston North's Stomach is being digitised

The Stomach poster archives preserved. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Aotearoa art world loses 'charismatic, talented' personality

Whanganui's Matt Pine was "tenacious, and very focussed on what he wanted to achieve".

Chunks of mystery 'butter-like' substance wash up

"I've never come across anything this size before, ever."

Prison for man who pleaded guilty to sexual offences against a minor

He said he pleaded guilty because he didn't want to make the victim give evidence.

Whanganui employers struggle to fill jobs as unemployment drops

Businesses seeking staff are urged to contact the Ministry of Social Development for help.

'Disproportionate use of seclusion for Māori in mental health unit must end'

Ombudsman says "urgent action" needed over treatment of Māori at Whanganui's Te Awhina.

Band of brothers fulfil their father's last wish

Johnny Paki released the original in 1998 and now his sons are re-releasing the single.