Latest from Whanganui

The 90% Project: How close is your age group to 90% vaccinated?

First dose vaccinations in older Kiwis are more than 90 per cent almost everywhere.

'Just doing our little bit': Indie festival wants to require proof of vaccination for entry

'We see it as an extension of our health and safety policies.'

Pink Ribbon Appeal under threat in rural centres

The appeal kicks off in just over a month and more volunteer collectors are needed.

Banned Books Week: 'It's not really our role to censor'

The Whanganui District Library stocks 45 of the top 100 most challenged publications.

The 90% Project: Why being a transient town makes vaccination vital for Bulls

Rangitīkei mayor and health professionals are encouraged by locals' uptake.

Local Focus: Building an increasingly expensive business

Whanganui builders innovating to tackle supply issues.

Bless you: Council considers karakia before meetings

It follows a councillor walking out in protest at opening a meeting with karakia.

Pine Cone: How a road cone ended on top of a 100ft tree

Whanganui arborists find hidden treasure while removing cone from top of tree

Police seek information after gunshots reported in Whanganui

Multiple residents reported hearing gunshots in the area.

Castaway: Lockdown leads to extended Pacific holiday

Nick O'Leary has spent the last 10 weeks cruising around Rarotonga to avoid Covid-19.

Embracing te reo Māori 'an act of patriotism'

Whatahoro Cribb-Fox was born into the generation revitalising Māori language and culture.

Another $150k for pilot academy on the cards

No decision has yet been made on letting international students into Whanganui.

Police seeking information after drive-by shooting in Whanganui

Police were alerted to reports of gunshots at 8.40pm on Monday.

Mystery beach blobs: We know what it is, but where is it from?

A sample from Castlecliff Beach was analysed by an independent laboratory

Local memories of 9/11 terror attack flood back 20 years on

'I will never, ever, in a million years forget that moment'. Locals share their memories.

Covid-19 and Whanganui: The path forward

'Things are going to get tough.'