Nailbiter! Whanganui reacts to narrow final loss
“I don’t recall any game where the captain was sent off like that.”
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Expert offering expertise in fight against online scammers
People in Ruapehu were scammed out of more than $100,000 in a four-week period.
Jay Rerekura: We shouldn’t feel guilty for enjoying sports despite the world’s troubles
Jay Rerekura: Here we are organising our snacks and drinks for the early morning lead-up
Fill your garden with the joy of perennials
Perennial plants repeat their cycle year after year gradually increasing in size.
WIS girls rugby claims central districts gold
The coach of the team said they had to battle through difficulties the entire tournament.
Golfer's round saved by once-in-a -lifetime shot
'We looked everywhere but, in the end, I declared the ball as lost'
Use of Whanganui shared pathways increased by 12 per cent
The Whanganui District Council said the increase in use was due to promotion of the paths.
Whanganui artist opens new gallery
The gallery could become a collective of other people's work in the future.
Developer still ‘addicted to building’ despite setbacks
“We just have to hurry up and wait.”
Whanganui District Council identifies cost-saving measures to address rates affordability
Six-point plan could see $2m in services cut and $16m assets sold.
'Lucky to be alive': Hunter found with serious injuries
"It was a very emotional time when we got to him and saved him.”
Sport Whanganui is supporting Play Week Aotearoa 2023
Play can positively influence a young person’s resilience and wellbeing.
Eric Dodd recieves Peter Nelson Award for pest control in Horizons region
Retired Horizons staff member acknowledged for expertise in vertebrate pest management.
Ground broken in Whanganui bus shelter project
Work on the bus stops is expected to be completed by May 2024.
Athletics: In-form Daniel Sinclair sets new PB
The first competition with the Central League teams is on Saturday at Inglewood.
A horse with cool shades
“He thinks he’s pretty cool with his sunglasses on, he kind of struts out.”
Unique Enviroschool projects awarded funding
25 schools in the region were awarded funding from 38 applicants.
New Zealand Glassworks awarded internship funding for 2024
New Zealand Glassworks receives funding for nurturing glass artists.
Power move: Whanganui woman saves Rugby World Cup viewing
'We were all annoyed about the timing but Val was the one who got on the phone.'
Whanganui Jazz Orchestra (WJO) will be performing at the Whanganui Tramways Museum
The Whanganui Jazz Orchestra will be performing at the Whanganui Tramways Museum.
'The House of Science' at Whanganui East School
Whanganui East School has enjoyed hands-on learning through "The House of Science”.
Five senior Girl Guides from Whanganui, achieved their Queens Guides awards
Five senior Girl Guides (rangers) from Whanganui, achieved their Queens Guides awards.
Free cooking class for the Whanganui community
Whanganui residents get inspired to eat well on a budget
Whanganui Regional Museum combines museums and heavy metal music
Museums and heavy metal music may not be obviously linked in the public perception
Auckland songsmith bringing new music to Whanganui
Auckland songsmith bringing new music to Whanganui
Klezmer Rebs coming to the Whanganui Jazz Club
The Wellington-based band have been exciting audiences for over 20 years.
Renegades Muster back for 2023
Riders will depart from the Durie Hill Tower on an 843km loop as part of the event.
Cost of maintaining Whanganui’s ‘deteriorating roads’ set to skyrocket
“In a dry season, the less we mow the more there is a fire risk.”
'If in doubt, don't go out': Coastguard warns of dangers of bar crossing
“There’s three types of bars: dangerous, very dangerous and extremely dangerous."
'Stifling development': Historic building restrictions revoked
In years gone by, Springvale Rd was anticipated to be a main highway.
Quick cash option for community groups quashed
"We don’t want to be seen as gung-ho.”