Whanganui news
Multiple animal carcasses discovered on Whanganui beach
Discharging a carcass into or near a waterway can lead to fines of up to $750.
Gareth Carter: Winter roses provide spectacular displays
Comment: Gareth Carter has tips on growing winter or lenten roses.
'Especially for tradies': Yoga teacher welcomes men and newbies
'You don’t come here and suddenly do splits or a handstand.'
Architects on rescue mission celebrate 50 years
'We’re losing this wonderful, old architecture and I think it’s tragic.'
Defence Force plans $490m upgrade of Waiōuru housing stock
Fifty new homes will be built in the first $75m stage of the Homes for Families project.
Somme Parade reopens after work completed
Whanganui Alliance crews replaced a broken stormwater main at the site.
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'Just keep going' as customers tighten purses
'They might just have a coffee or something light, or they’ll share a plate.'
Multiple animal carcasses discovered on Whanganui beach
Discharging a carcass into or near a waterway can lead to fines of up to $750.
Five potholes in recently-repaired road: Motorist fuming after car damaged on state highway
'I instantly felt my car hit about four to five potholes really hard.'
Former Olympic athletes, parents share Olympic fever for Paris 2024
"I can remember him saying to me ‘I want to go to the Olympics one day’."
Gareth Carter: Winter roses provide spectacular displays
Comment: Gareth Carter has tips on growing winter or lenten roses.
Proposal to sell Club Metro premises in Whanganui
Club Metro to explore the potential sale of the club property in Whanganui
Funding for marae emergency response training
Twenty-five Ruapehu marae are involved in the programme.
Council’s new portfolios ‘could have profound impact’
'It’s a minor innovation but it could have profound impact.'
Kiwi racing legend appointed MotoGP chief steward
Simon Crafar takes over from Freddie Spencer, aka Fast Freddie.
Making Tracks with Scroggin: Historic Mangaiti Hut still in use
The hut was built in 1939-40 by the Tongariro Tramping Club.
Rugby: Under 20s ready for HYC Heartland Series
Whanganui's first game is against Horowhenua-Kāpiti at Spriggens Park on Saturday.
Rugby: New captain to lead Ranfurly Shield Challenge
Whanganui take on Hawke's Bay in Napier for the Log o' Wood.
'Can't continue to happen': Adesanya ambassador for new anti-violence charity
'Meaningless violence causes harm to society,' City Kickboxing's Eugene Bareman says.
Funding boost for young athletes
The Future Champions Trust helps young sportspeople going to international competitions.
Whanganui Swim Team – making waves and breaking records in Hawke’s Bay
Whanganui’s team of 18 swimmers in ‘the Bay’, competing in Short Course Winter Champs.
Whanganui’s 55th Coin and Stamp Fair a must-see
Rare coins, stamps and collectables are on the radar.
Premium
Gareth Carter: Winter roses provide spectacular displays
Comment: Gareth Carter has tips on growing winter or lenten roses.
Sea hawk becomes a Magpie: A rare NPC rugby signing from Wales
The Magpies are preparing for a second Ranfurly Shield defence of the season on Saturday.
Kevin Page: In a pickle at the supermarket
OPINION: Kevin Page's shopping trip hits a snag.
Rob Rattenbury: What is New Zealand’s dress code?
OPINION: What does our dress sense say about us as a country?
Nicky Rennie: Business blooming on Drews Ave
OPINION: A florist in the arts quarter is a match made in heaven.
Gareth Carter: How about a public holiday for potato planting?
OPINION: Spud Monday was a unique Nelson holiday for potato planting.
'Just keep going' as customers tighten purses
'They might just have a coffee or something light, or they’ll share a plate.'
Athletics: Outstanding London meet before Olympics
The London Diamond League meet was track and field at its best, Alec McNab writes.
Sport
Kiwis in action: Full Paris Olympics schedule
The Kiwis in action schedule for the Paris Olympics.
Rugby: Under 20s ready for HYC Heartland Series
Whanganui's first game is against Horowhenua-Kāpiti at Spriggens Park on Saturday.
Rugby: New captain to lead Ranfurly Shield Challenge
Whanganui take on Hawke's Bay in Napier for the Log o' Wood.
'Can't continue to happen': Adesanya ambassador for new anti-violence charity
'Meaningless violence causes harm to society,' City Kickboxing's Eugene Bareman says.
Funding boost for young athletes
The Future Champions Trust helps young sportspeople going to international competitions.
Athletics: Outstanding London meet before Olympics
The London Diamond League meet was track and field at its best, Alec McNab writes.
Sea hawk becomes a Magpie: A rare NPC rugby signing from Wales
The Magpies are preparing for a second Ranfurly Shield defence of the season on Saturday.
Netball: Young rep teams show promise for future
Whanganui's rep teams attended their respective final tournaments over the holiday break.
OneRoof property news
Buyer gave agent just five hours to seal $3m deal on star architect's house
He got the home, but five years later he’s selling up after move to Australia.
Plumber found guilty of ‘significant criminal activity’ sells his Tamahere mansion
Award-winning home had an asking price of $4.95m.
Route 66 founder's Northland lodge sells for more than $4.7m
Auckland buyer fell in love with waterfront estate after overnight stay.
Car news & advice
Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Premium HD review: we're not up to the tasking of testing this
We just couldn't find anything heavy enough to tow to do the Silverado HD justice.
Toyota demos pair of AI-powered self-driving drift cars
Toyota pushes the limits of AI-enhanced vehicle safety by... drifting!
2024 Volkswagen California Ocean… tested at a Taupo lake
Four-beds, burners and a fridge, VW California has everything including the kitchen sink.
Whanganui Midweek
Proposal to sell Club Metro premises in Whanganui
Club Metro to explore the potential sale of the club property in Whanganui
Making Tracks with Scroggin: Historic Mangaiti Hut still in use
The hut was built in 1939-40 by the Tongariro Tramping Club.
Rural news
New highway route welcome – but what will it mean for Northlanders?
Another day, another Brynderwyns announcement – will this one come through for Northland?
Two by two: Bay chainsaw champion chipping away at international success
Waretini-Hemara hopes to be the first Kiwi to compete in Chetwynd World Carving Champs.
'Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm
“Michael always makes sure the cows are tended to before feeding himself.”
Matt Chisholm on nearly losing everything and bouncing back
The former journalist and TV presenter has written his second book.
Equine therapy paradise plays key role in people’s mental health and wellbeing journeys
The tranquil environment also contributes positively to therapeutic outcomes for clients.
Whanganui news
Sea hawk becomes a Magpie: A rare NPC rugby signing from Wales
The Magpies are preparing for a second Ranfurly Shield defence of the season on Saturday.
‘National disgrace’: NZ’s landmark Abuse in Care inquiry finds 200,000 harmed
The 3000-page report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations.
'Nothing short of horrific': PM acknowledges abuse at Lake Alice was torture
He will deliver a formal apology to all Abuse in Care survivors later this year.
Council resists call to reverse Māori ward decision
Whanganui District Council says it's a pushback against Government moves.
Multiple animal carcasses discovered on Whanganui beach
Discharging a carcass into or near a waterway can lead to fines of up to $750.
European air forces' planes touch down
Air force personnel from Spain, Germany and France are visiting Base Ōhakea.
Thousands asked to come to perform ka mate for a new haka record
New Zealand is set to take back its haka world record.
Sunshine to snow: Looming icy polar blast to bring snow to both North, South islands
Niwa says the weather system is 'potentially conducive' to snow.
Social history author to host fashion talk
Outfit of the Month series at Whanganui Regional Museum.
Netball: Young rep teams show promise for future
Whanganui's rep teams attended their respective final tournaments over the holiday break.
Jazz Club celebrates with NZSM Big Band
Jazz students from Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music at Whanganui Jazz Club.
See the best on stage playing in Whanganui
The Musicians' Club has the longest-running Open Mic in Whanganui.
Whanganui High School’s first Olympic gold medallist - Trevor Coker
Whanganui High School’s first Olympic gold medallist - Trevor Coker.
'Offensive': Review finds senior public servant's Rātana speech 'not politically neutral'
The staffer said the Māori world was being 'persecuted' by the coalition's policies.
Woodburner fee leaves residents in the cold
South Taranaki District Council has almost tripled its woodburner consent fee.
Five potholes in recently-repaired road: Motorist fuming after car damaged on state highway
'I instantly felt my car hit about four to five potholes really hard.'
Sarjeant Gallery plans better accessibility
Not everyone experiences art the same way.
Council puts buildings with ‘beautiful character’ on the market
'There’s beautiful character in there, it’s just about the right person coming along.'
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