Health NZ cuts funds for Fit for Surgery programme
The programme helps patients lose weight before elective surgeries.
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Marist qualify for Coastal Challenge final after 36-run upset
Connor Rees scored 61, leading Marist to a total of 190-8 in Masterton.
Person airlifted to hospital after crash in Taihape
A person received moderate injuries in a crash on SH1 at Taihape.
Recycling crisis: Overflow, contamination could close waste station
Rubbish dumped at Raetihi's recycling facility includes food waste and animal carcasses.
Heating source likely cause of hot tub fire
Firefighters were called to a property in Bulls early on Monday morning.
Tohu Whenua programme to promote region’s landmarks
A travel itinerary based on history and culture will be created for the Horizons region
Whanganui police breath test nearly 10,000 drivers over two days
'Our aim is to prevent tragic incidents on our roads.'
Hapū knowledge could upend kaimoana rules
Hapū say South Taranaki reefs are severely depleted, especially of pāua
Rāhui in place at one of Aotearoa’s top hikes after death on track
Police extended their condolences to the family and the track will reopen Wednesday.
Popular day hike deceptively dangerous
Easter visitors are warned not to be complacent about the Tongariro Crossing.
Life in the bus lane: Barriers being installed to keep trucks out
'I’m hoping that if you see a boom there, you won’t go through it'.
Gareth Carter: Autumn gardening in Whanganui
OPINION: Autumn brings to mind spring bulb planting, winter vegetable planting.
‘A high-wire trapeze’: Blues trio ready to launch
Brian Baker's move to Whanganui is paying dividends.
‘Deeply committed’ Whanganui teens representing NZ in touch rugby
They need to raise $4000 each, with $750 support from the Future Champions Trust.
Shelley Loader: What Whanganui people love about their community
OPINION: Social problems are increasing but the solution is free
Carbon credit deal to provide windfall for Māori landowners
The deal will earn forest trust about $9.3 million in annual payments for 10 years.
Police arrest man over shoe sale shooting
The men travelled to a park to meet a seller before the shooting, a friend said.
'We're really struggling': Drought grips South Taranaki farms
South Taranaki farmers say a recent smattering of rain isn’t enough to break a drought.
Art of popular children’s book illustrator highlighted in new exhibition
“He wanted to be an artist on his own terms”
‘Make it a destination’: Whanganui Airport cafe changes hands
Emma Ngatai discovered her passion for hospitality at age 5, playing cafe in the backyard.
Bremworth proposes laying off 47 staff amidst major restructure
“It was very quiet ... a lot of people were crying."
Whanganui firefighters warning after double burn-off in Westmere breaks rules
About 10 firefighters responded to the two fires in Westmere.
Art for good: Artist paints volunteers at City Mission Whanganui
Eighteen portraits will be on display at Space Studio and Gallery from March 25.
Stand-up and silliness: Comedy gala returns to Opera House
A lot of effort has gone into 'making sure there is something for everyone'.
Four seasons in one day for Whanganui Secondary Schools Championships
The virtues of an all-weather track were highlighted.
Iwi-owned research centre marks milestone
The centre is marking two decades of kaupapa Māori research.
‘Done our time’: Land Based Training changes hands after close to 30 years
Rob Gollan and Jeremy Higgie launched the institution in 1996.
Whanganui schools eye national success at 2025 Maadi Cup
The NZ Secondary Schools national competition takes place from March 24 at Lake Karāpiro.
‘Roofs over heads’: Marae-led housing project starts
'It is a different approach and we are quite comfortable and like that approach.'
Power outage in Whanganui after tree falls on powerlines
61 customers are still without power.
Truck rolls on SH1 in North Island, one seriously injured
One person was airlifted in a serious condition.
The ‘defining moment’ that inspired Whanganui’s newest cop
'It made me realise that I truly had what was needed to put others first.'