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Manhunt after Feilding woman carjacked, assaulted with machete
The incident came after police tried to stop a driver who earlier rammed an officer's car.
Survivor supports Lake Alice memorial
It's been suggested the Lake Alice water tower should become part of a permanent memorial.
Warm weather, some showers expected for Whanganui
It's a mixed bag of weather for Whanganui this week.
Whanganui Pride Week ends on high note
Out-of-town visitors swelled numbers for Whanganui Pride Walk 2023.
Top efforts from Whanganui 2023 Relay for Life teams
Whanganui put together 51 teams to support Relay for Life.
Famed firm still going the whole Hog
Harley-Davidson is celebrating its 120th anniversary.
Whanganui speed skater moves to Germany to chase his dream
Chase Morpeth is strapping his skates on for an even bigger challenge.
Busy month of community events in Bulls
Bulls community manager Bonnie Ellery celebrates new enterprises & a busy start this year.
'Global challenge' of vet shortages affecting Whanganui
Whanganui vet clinics are being affected by the vet shortage.
Cricket: Marist clinch last-minute victory
Marist will join United in the Coastal Challenge Cup semifinals.
Rob Rattenbury: Lessons from Pākaitore
Rob Rattenbury writes about the opportunities provided at Pākaitore Day.
Neighbourhood Support seeks new members after Cyclone Gabrielle
The group would like every street in Whanganui to sign up.
Firefighters' safety key in new Pacific Helmets' designs
The new helmets will be put on the international market in late April.
Sun set to rise on new exhibition
The Sun Sets Beneath the Ocean opens with a couple of special events.
Aviation scholarship gives student flying start
The air ambulance service will offer the scholarship each year for the foreseeable future.
Big goal for Relay for Life
The Cancer Society fundraiser returns to Cooks Gardens on Saturday, March 12.
My Perfect Weekend: Joamari van der Walt enjoys surfing and wine-tasting
Joamari van der Walt discusses what her ideal weekend looks like.
Funding up for grabs for young sportspeople
The previous round of funding supported five athletes across a range of sports.
Safety key message at Family Fun Day
The Family Fun Day is at Springvale Stadium on Saturday, March 25.
Flatlining: $11b health shake-up yet to help struggling frontline staff, 'urgent problems'
Your guide to the big health reforms - and whether they're working or not.
Cricket: Coastal Challenge Cup reaches final round-robin
Wanganui's Marist side will be looking to secure a semifinal slot.
Final stage of Rangitīkei electricity upgrade to start
The upgrade project started in March 2022.
Access to justice could be stripped from rural communities, mayor warns
“It’s demeaning and unnecessary because the facilities have been dropped."
Two deaths from whooping cough in New Zealand, low vaccination rates mean spread is more likely
Vaccination rates were "seriously low" after the pandemic disruption, officials said.
Wraparound community wellbeing services planned
Information has been released about Te Puna Hapori, a new wellbeing hub.
Powerco seeks feedback from Whanganui customers
Last year, the company completed a $20 million upgrade to its network.
Comment: 'Bloody hell, what's next?'
Marcus Musson looks at the forestry industry post-Cyclone Gabrielle.
Success for Whanganui athletes at track and field nationals
There were some outstanding performances at the track and field championships.
No planning speedbumps for streetscape projects
A “tsunami of wild and whacky ideas” hasn't come to fruition.
Ōhakea crew member happy to help with Hastings relief efforts
Ōhakea-based helicopter crews put in long hours to help out in Hastings.