Dozens of activities and events kept thousands of people entertained over four days.

With all going well, Menna Evans will beat the record by a whopping 12 days.

A meeting following comments around "Te Repo" and repossession set to take place soon.

The workout reflects the mental and physical battles firefighters in Australia are facing.

The project would have started repairs to the building and created a community space.

The site will be home to 75 New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy students.

A huge amount was spent on electronic gaming machines in a three-month period last year.

Census reveals huge growth for Whanganui.

The group has made 12 pouches so far and plans to make more over coming months.

Council is looking to increase the removal of unregistered dogs this year.

A unique style of accommodation is in the works for Whanganui.

Big milestone reached in project to created 20 new apartments in Whanganui.

Social workers and community groups explain just how dire the demand for housing is.

Whanganui's Mayor and council emergency planner look back on the 2015 event.

Whanganui man and former All Black was humble about his time playing in the black jersey

The number of homicides in Whanganui is being seen as "extraordinarily out of proportion".

The growth Whanganui's GDP has experienced is starting to match the national average.

Lost Art Event Management looking to run two to three events in Whanganui per year.

Don Cameron takes over from long-serving chairman John Forbes.

The two-lane route wasn't expected to open until next month.

Nine submissions were scheduled to be heard on Tuesday.

Whanganui's inaugural community awards were in place from 1983 to 2007.

The annual dog control report was presented to council this week.

Suggestions from the subdivision developer and iwi were given to council for a decision.

Presents will be gifted to women and children at Women's Refuge.

Councillors ask about October's slip and lack of action of other slip sites.

Housing is one of the Green Party's priorities heading into next year's general election.

The incident in which two huts were damaged happened over the weekend.

This weekend's event is part of a plan to develop week-long Christmas festivities.

The old post office has a new owner after years of being on and off the property market.

Almost 700 lightning strikes recorded in Whanganui over the weekend.

The representatives will meet with councils in Whanganui and Ruapehu.

Around 50 volunteers caught up for breakfast.

The referendum will be included with next year's general election.

The project which would see 20 new apartments on Taupo Quay is progressing.

Meeting between Immigration Minister, immigration officials and iwi seen as constructive.

The free event takes place at Majestic Square on December 13.

The policing unit aimed at eliminating gangs was proposed this week.

The grand opening for Porridge Watson takes place on Saturday.

National's proposed gang policing unit seen as not the best way to tackle the issue.

A design that opens up the area is being proposed for the redevelopment.

Now that drainage is taken care of, crews are focused on the road itself.

Two commissioners will hear from those who made submissions on the plan.

A request to formally change the name that's on council records has been put forward.

"Fairly straightforward" call out turns out to be a special achievement for the brigade.

Whanganui District Council has appointed its committee chairs and deputies.

The litter fee has been increased to the highest amount allowed.

Council voted to increase funding but wouldn't commit to the $100,000 figure.

"I think it's going to be hugely confusing for the voting public": Ian McKelvie.

Whanganui has had the connections available but not many previously made the switch.

Fundraiser organisers say there was an overwhelming level of support from the community.