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'It's a holiday' - Hundreds turn out to protest teen rapist's home detention sentence
Public backlash has been immense since details of the teen's sentence were revealed.
McDouall will seek third term in 2022
The 53-year-old has thrown his hat in the ring for what he says would be his final term.
Whanganui DHB delivering hundreds of boosters each day
The DHB delivered more than 700 Covid vaccinations on Wednesday - most of them boosters.
Whanganui creeps closer to vaccination target
A total of 1700 doses are required for Whanganui to hit 90 per cent double- jabbed.
Record-breaking 170 boats take to Whanganui seas in single day
More boats travelled the coast of Whanganui on Monday than ever before.
Whanganui moves to orange in time for 2022
Whanganui moved to orange at 11:59pm last night.
Grant boosts funding for new Whanganui ambulance
The grant was funded from the profits of pokie machines in Whanganui.
Whanganui Year in Review: September 2021
September saw Covid restrictions eased, as well as some wild weather.
Whanganui's Kauarapaoa Rd washed out again after heavy rain
The road washed out after heavy rain on Tuesday night.
Increased demand for Christmas food parcels this year
The demand for Christmas food parcels in Whanganui is higher than it's ever been.
How Whanganui prisoners will celebrate Christmas Day
Christmas lunch and dinner for Whanganui Prison inmates will cost $7.63 each.
Rangitīkei libraries off-limits for unvaccinated
Those visiting libraries in Rangitīkei will now need to be vaccinated.
Whanganui DHB hits 100,000 dose milestone
Just 2281 doses are needed to hit 90 per cent fully vaccinated.
Holiday business boom: How much more Whanganui is spending
New figures show overall spending is up, but hospitality spending is down.
What's the weather looking like for Christmas Day?
Christmas Day is looking to be warm and dry for the region.
Whanganui's Covid-19 case now recovered
Whanganui's only case of Delta is now deemed to be recovered.
New Covid-19 location of interest identified in Hāwera, no new places in Whanganui
A Covid-19 case visited a the Hāwera Warehouse and the Plaza in Palmerston North
The 90% Project: Whanganui DHB closes in on milestone as country hits 90%
The Rangitīkei and South Taranaki districts are now 90 per cent fully vaccinated.
We missed you! Whanganui welcomes first flight from Auckland
"The feeling on board was just electric"
Government boosts funding for Whanganui Hospital's Covid-19 response
The $500k will be spent on an upgraded ventilation system and negative pressure rooms.
Whanganui DHB to have SIQ facilities in four regional locations
The DHB is working on having four SIQ hubs in Bulls, Marton, Taihape and Waimarino
Taranaki outbreak: Majority of cases kids from local primary school
Five locations of interest in Hāwera have been announced.
Investigation launched into Rangitīkei train derailment
Monday's wild weather is believed to have damaged the track, causing the derailment.
South Taranaki council donates $15K to anti-Three Waters campaign
The council has consistently been critical of the proposed reforms.
Another Covid-19 case discovered in Ruapehu, total now sits at 4
A new case of Covid-19 was discovered in Taumarunui on Tuesday.
Mt Ruapehu crater lake temp rising again
The crater lake is now sitting at 31C, overflowing into the nearby Whangaehu River.
Whanganui to remain in Red, move to Orange confirmed in time for New Year
Whanganui will remain in the red setting until December 30.
No locations of interest after Ruapehu Covid-19 case
The case was discovered on Wednesday in the town of Taumarunui.
Top Towns: Whanganui just 325 doses away from 90 per cent
Another 325 vaccinations are needed for Whanganui to hit 90 per cent first dose.
'High risk' Taihape Town Hall closed indefinitely
The building has been deemed high risk in an earthquake.
No increase in jab demand after Covid-19 case in Whanganui
The DHB has delivered 294 doses each day since the discovery of the case – down from 468
'We should be in orange': Whanganui mayor and MP at odds over traffic light system
Whanganui's mayor and MP have differing views on the framework.
No new cases in Whanganui as DHB tops vaccine milestone
A total of 90 tests were processed by the DHB on Tuesday
Covid-19 case discovered in Ruapehu District
Ruapehu has the fourth-lowest vaccination rate in the country.
Foodmarket's business has slumped since visit by Covid-19 case
The store owner thought the call informing her of the possible exposure was a prank.
Cop who punched offender in the face was justified - watchdog
"His actions were consistent with relative policy and both justified and lawful."
Close contacts of Whanganui case test negative
There have been no new cases of Covid-19 in Whanganui since Saturday's announcement.
'Several' exposure events linked to Whanganui Covid-19 case
A ministry spokesperson said that they are aware of "several" additional exposure events
Whanganui weather: What's in store this week?
Showers and cloud will stick around, but temperatures will remain warm all week.
Top Towns: How does Whanganui rank?
The Whanganui District now sits at 54th position.
No new cases in Whanganui as residents get tested
The DHB is yet to say how many tests were done in the days before the case was discovered.
Community case of Covid-19 in Whanganui
The person travelled from Waikato to the Whanganui area and is now self-isolating.
The 90% Project: Whanganui 80% fully jabbed
Whanganui DHB has the fifth-lowest fully vaccinated population in NZ.
Air Whanganui's new mascot takes to the skies
The ambulance conducts about 20 flights a week, covering the entire country.
Whanganui's first day of Covid traffic light system
"Yesterday we said goodbye to people who came in for their last meal"
South Taranaki water restrictions 'likely' - council
"We just need people to conserve, fix leaks, use water wisely and not be wasteful."
Part of Whanganui's Victoria Ave evacuated
No items of concern were located by police.
Horizons investigating earthworks on Whanganui River bank
A large digger was seen pushing dirt and logs into the river.
Top Towns: Whanganui drops another position
Whanganui is now sitting at 51st place in the race to 90 per cent vaccination.
McKelvie 'extraordinarily uncomfortable' with Bridges demotion
"I've been through five of these now and I don't enjoy them at all."
Final proposal for Rangitīkei District Council makeup
The council plans to establish two Māori wards in the north and south of the district
'Almost guaranteed' that Whanganui will be at 'red light' setting
Details around what level Whanganui will be in are expected by the end of the week.
Top Towns: Where does Whanganui sit in vaccine rollout?
Whanganui is now at 50th position of all 66 territorial authorities
Ninety-minute trip: Birthing unit closed after midwife stands down
Expectant mothers will now have to travel over an hour to give birth.
Vaccine mandates for council staff on the table
All councils are undertaking a health and safety review before deciding on mandates.
30 Whanganui DHB staff stood down
The staff represent around 3 per cent of the Whanganui DHB workforce.
Officer acted inappropriately in otherwise justified arrest, IPCA says
'The officer's actions lacked sound judgment and were inappropriate.'
It's back! Light Up Your Home competition returns
Entries for the competition are open now.
'One of the toughest things': Whanganui schools let unvaccinated staff go
"As an employer, it's one of the toughest things, letting a staff member go."
Top Towns: How is Whanganui's vax rollout holding up?
A total of 73.5 per cent of Whanganui's population is fully vaccinated.
DHB defends lack of home isolation planning for Covid cases
The DHB's plan for how local Covid cases will isolate isn't yet confirmed.
Good Bitches bakers kick off Kindness Week
A group of Whanganui Good Bitches shared smiles and home baking on Saturday.
The Monday Q&A: Life coach Steph Brunt
Whanganui's Steph Brunt shares what it's like to be a health and life coach.
Raetihi's full-time GP has resigned according to local leaders
The Whanganui Regional Health Network won't confirm the resignation.
Top Towns: Whanganui down, Rangitīkei up in jabs tally
Whanganui has dropped from 42nd to 48th position in NZ's vaccination rankings.
More than 50 unjabbed Whanganui DHB staff face stand-down
All DHB staff must have received at least one dose by this Tuesday.
Police urging motorists to slow down
So far this year, 10 people have died on the roads in Whanganui and Ruapehu.
Top Towns: Where does Whanganui sit in the vaccine rollout?
71.8 per cent of Whanganui's population are fully vaccinated.
PM Ardern says she felt a sense of urgency at Whanganui DHB to lift vaccinations
PM Ardern says she felt a sense of urgency at Whanganui DHB to lift vaccinations.
Record haul for Whanganui food bank drive
A total of 36 cars traversed the city as part of last week's drive.
Whanganui fireworks sales booming
A local store has opened early to sell the product
The 90% Project: Jabs at rugby fixtures, petrol stations
Petrol stations and rugby fixtures are on the DHB's radar for pop-up clinics.
PM heads to town, DHB says area will hit 90 per cent next month
The Prime Minister will support Whanganui vaccinators on Wednesday
Top Towns: Whanganui's vaccination rate takes a tumble
City needs 13,153 people to get to fully vaccinated to hit 90% milestone
Minister slams lack of mobile vaccine clinic
Connecting to communities is seen as the key to increasing Māori vaccination.
Union leaders say staff have raised concerns around vaccine mandate
'I don't think you'll see companies racing to get rid of staff if a mandate came along.'
Prisoner Hayden Poulter died of suicide - coroner
A mental health service referral was not successfully made until 13 days after assessment.
Whanganui, Rangitīkei and Ruapehu drop down vaccination rankings
Whanganui now sits at 34th-equal in the nationwide vaccine rollout.
'Anti-democratic': Local mayors react to Three Waters decision
Councils ignored and decision making taken 'out of our hands', says mayor.