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Assault charges laid after central Whanganui crash

The incident occurred at the roundabout of Bell and Glasgow St shortly before midday.

Wallaby found in Manawatū-Whanganui region for first time

Horizons staff working to establish whether a colony of wallabies has set up home

Embattled chicken franchise up for sale

"We opened our very first store the day before New Zealand’s first (Covid-19) lockdown."

Housing becoming a struggle for older people, Age Concern says

'We have an ageing population but New Zealand has prepared poorly.'

Stan Walker’s family lose ‘everything’ to house fire

Support flooding in for family after fire destroys “just about all” belongings.

Beer-guzzling burglar nabbed after leaving a bottle - and DNA - at the crime scene

He took the beer from a fridge mid-heist and left the empty on the steps.

Councils given more power in forestry sector

Forestr in the right place definitely has a role to play...."

Rolling strikes bring disappointment and frustration

The rostering home of students will continue until the end of the term.

Ruapehu ski passes on sale as soon as next week following $1 bid for mountain

Lift passes could be on sale as early as next week under the new ownership.

Health agency admits need to review funding for travelling cancer patients

Some patients who can't afford to travel to get cancer treatment are opting to stay home.

St Anthony’s School, Whanganui, completed its Road Safety Week activities

St Anthony’s School completed its Road Safety Week activities.

Rachel Keedwell: Difficult conversations ahead about flood protection

Opinion: Cyclone Gabrielle showed our current flood protection model is unsustainable.

Letters: The economic elephant in the room

Readers have their say on climate change and food risk.

'We’ve created a bit of a monster': Taihape businesses up for sale

The businesses, buildings and land come as “one big package”.

'Hard pill to swallow': Double hit of landing charges hurts Air Chathams

'The worst case scenario is that Air Chathams withdraws from Whanganui.'

Sarjeant happenings: The dancer and the painter

The work can be viewed on the Sarjeant Gallery’s online collection portal.

Array of hue on display in Whanganui Regional Museum

Museum staff are supporting the conservation of hue, or gourds.

Whanganui’s River Road mail run and Whanganui Tours

Whanganui’s River Rd mail run has been operated by Tracy Marshall for the last 3 years.