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Are you a lucky Lotto winner?
A ticket bought in Whanganui has won a second division prize.
Former MP battling terminal cancer, family called to bedside
The ex-Whanganui MP's health has 'deteriorated considerably', says daughter
Live: Supply helicopters grounded as storm tracks down NZ; tornado hits Waihi Beach; wild weather wreaks havoc
If the rain continued overnight, then the timing may feel a bit like déjà vu for some.
Vege plants in demand in Whanganui
Customers are snapping up vegetable plants following Cyclone Gabrielle.
Comment: Cyclone response demonstrates manaakitanga
Jay Rerekura reflects on manaakitanga and how it is being shown after the cyclone.
Record turnout for charity golf day
City Mission Whanganui will receive the funds raised at this year's event.
Kids, dogs and karate make Jess Shaw’s weekend
Jess often takes her two huskies down to South Beach.
Sculpture exhibition spans a century
The Milly Mitchell-Anyon curated exhibition opens at the NZ Portrait Gallery this week.
Whanganui Zinefest returns
This year's Zinefest is on Saturday, February 25, at the Musicians' Club.
Heavy rain watch for Taihape area
Heavy rain is expected for 12 hours from 10pm Friday, February 24.
Boat ramp clearance 'more thorough'
A longer-term solution to silt at Wharf St is being implemented.
Two dead in crash on SH47, Tongariro
Two people have died in a crash on SH47 in Tongariro National Park.
Intensive winter grazing workshops confirmed
Workshops for farmers will be held in Hunterville, Ohakune and Taihape.
Whanganui Toy Library brings joy
The Whanganui Toy Library is one of the oldest in New Zealand.
Forecast rain not expected to cause flooding
Horizons says no major issues are expected in the region.
Privileged prisoners lose perks after escape attempt, vandalism and discovery of contraband
Chief custodial officer says the three inmates behaviour was 'clearly unacceptable'.
Person dies after being struck by a train
Trains in the area were stopped due to the incident
Global tastes, sounds and sights set for WOMAD stage
Three weeks before Womad Aotearoa comes to Taranaki the final programme has been released.
Renowned economist coming to Whanganui
The forum will also report on the region's economic goals for 2022-23.
Athletes line up for NZ combined events champs at Cooks Gardens
New Zealand Combined Events Championships is on at Cooks Gardens on Saturday and Sunday.
Vets urge owners to vaccinate dogs
Treating parvovirus is expensive and even then many dogs do not survive.
Kauarapaoa Road in Whanganui closed
The council said they would keep community members informed on when it will be repaired.
Mayor has no answers on flood report
A Pūtiki resident says flooding is a danger and urgent action is needed.
Shakespeare in the Park postponed
The Merry Wives of Windsor at Bason Botanic Gardens is rescheduled due to the weather.
Netball fund to help Whanganui kids get on court
ANZ is providing $100,000 in netball fee subsidies.
Left to gather dust: Whanganui council report warned of ‘widespread flooding’
A Pūtiki resident says flooding is a danger and urgent action is needed.
Firefighter says Cyclone Gabrielle conditions were unlike anything he’d seen
The group of local officers were primarily stationed in the Esk Valley.
Fine art of embroidery in action at Whanganui Regional Museum
Whanganui Regional Museum will host a series of "stitch-ins" during March.
Start date set for Whanganui velodrome track replacement
Replacement of the Whanganui velodrome track will start in April.
Black Power enforcer to step down from gang to focus on his whānau
The sergeant at arms is currently in jail for the death of a rival gang member.
Share the Road comes to WIS to teach bus safety
The bus was planned to be brought back for each term so each cluster could learn from it.
Disqualified driver escapes punishment for flouting court orders
Driver disqualified after almost killing victim back behind wheel without consequences,
State Highway 4 between Raetihi and Ūpokongaro re-opened
The road had been closed since Wednesday, February 15 due to slips and fallen trees.