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‘Entirely avoidable’: Farmer jailed for neglecting more than 3000 livestock
The defence argued he was overwhelmed by farm work, not motivated by profit.
State-integrated school’s optional $10,000 fee shocks parent
The fee for day students nearly doubled from $5585 since 2020.
How a bike initiative is changing youth-police relationships in Whanganui
'The biggest reward is seeing happy faces.'
Why two men are determined to finish a stranger’s dream boat
'I don’t even know the guy but that boat’s got to be finished.'
Teen Whanganui kayak sprinters headed for Japan
Zoe Anderson and Alexis Toy will compete internationally for the first time in May.
Iwi celebrate $21.7m settlement but brace for challenges ahead
Iwi negotiator Aiden Gilbert said the day was joyful but there were challenges ahead.
First redress payments made to Lake Alice survivors
Fifteen survivors have received $150,000 rapid redress payments so far.
Whanganui hunters urged to be sure this Roar
The Roar season begins in late March and runs for about four weeks.
Whanganui Airport’s taxiway project set for year-end completion
The council is meeting Government officials in hope of funding the remaining work.
Gareth Carter: Bulbs are like buried treasure for your garden
Comment: Now is the time to plant spring flowering bulbs
Out with the scraps? Council could ditch food scraps service
Councillors will decide its fate at an extraordinary meeting on Monday evening.
No stopping the manu popping in Whanganui
About 50 rangatahi took part in Whanganui's first schools' manu competition.
Obituary: Maritime guru Trevor Gibson a ‘driving force’
'With anything to do with water, he had your full attention.'
Drought declared in Horizons region; minister announces support for farmers
It's a long road ahead for farmers in the worst-affected areas.
‘Not suspicious’: Investigation into Whanganui fire continues
The cause of the fire in a former fish and chip shop is yet to be determined.
Maritime NZ investigates jet boats collision on Whanganui River
Four people were taken to hospital, one with serious injuries.
Police dogs capture two men after Taihape incidents
'A person had fled after making threats.'
Whanganui weather: Autumnal change gives way to warmer weekend
'We return to slightly more summery conditions, although it’s looking to be a bit breezy.'
‘Prime location’: Plenty of suitors for sprawling CBD property
'We would hear out any offer that came our way but we want something fitting.'
Opinion: What we are not getting right about homelessness
OPINION: Nothing is to be gained by appointing blame.
Main Desert Rd detour down to one lane due to 'urgent' work
Motorists using SH49 are asked to expect delays.
Suspicious fire in former fish and chip shop
Firefighters contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to nearby properties.
Medicine, sharps returns halted as Health NZ changes provider
Health NZ is switching its national contract for medical waste disposal to Interwaste.
‘Pretty flawless’: Rangitīkei club triumphs at prestigious polo tournament
The team last won the cup in 2010 and were runners-up in 2024.
Triferno obstacle course set to fire up Blazing Hills event
The Triferno course combines three routes for a 20km, 90-obstacle challenge.
Whanganui athletes ready for national championships in Dunedin
Six Whanganui athletes will compete as part of the Manawatū-Whanganui team.
‘The grass is golden’: Farmers desperate for rain
'A lot of people are struggling for water to feed their stock.'
Over 10,000 customers impacted by power cuts in Whanganui
"It is not safe to make repairs until the wind subsides."
Pak’nSave following law by demanding personal details for $1000-plus shopping bills - IRD
The little-known rule has caught multiple people out.
Rural security cameras a ‘significant deterrent’
'We can’t solve the underlying issues but we have to protect our own patch.'
‘Phenomenal’ progress: Young shooter’s rapid rise in two years
'She takes off her pointe shoes and picks up a rifle.'
WorkSafe making inquiries into dry cleaning chemical spill
'The two people that were injured and went to hospital were not our employees.'
‘Like I’m guilty’: Supermarket sorry for questioning shopper’s $1k grocery bill
She paid her large grocery bill and then was stopped, with staff wanting personal details.