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Thunderstorms threaten: Snow, rain and gales as polar, sub-tropical jet streams merge

Heavy rain, possibly turning to thunderstorms, along with strong gusts are forecast.

Ambitious South Taranaki iwi-council multiuse centre inches closer

The go-ahead's been given to work up a business case for a community/sports centre.

Working from home increases happiness, studies show

Covid was the catalyst for remote working but demand among staff is now the driver.

Brendon Lawrence bags Australian boxing gold

He is yet to taste defeat in the ring.

Kevin Page: Lack of underwear puts restocking pantry at risk

Kevin Page finds it's not always that easy to go shopping.

Sarjeant Gallery celebrates Douglas MacDiarmid

Douglas MacDiarmid is the subject of a centenary exhibition at the Sarjeant Gallery.

Volunteer positions available

Volunteers needed for these positions

Touched by an Angel

Being alone is not necessarily a bad thing

Outfit of the Month by Lucille Ward

Art deco dress designed and made in Whanganui on show at the museum

Surgery agreed to while sedated, woman suffers voice loss issues

Woman suffers voice problems after consenting to surgery to remove cancer while sedated.

24,068 new cases, 40 deaths including a child reported in past week

Wastewater testing shows two sub-variants are dominant in two regional centres.

Review: Rūtene Spooner’s Thoroughly Modern Māui

Rūtene Spooner's Thoroughly Modern Māui should be compulsory viewing for all

Carolyn Bates is Volunteer Whanganui's Volunteer of the Month

The Volunteer of the Month does many things.

Heritage Month Window Display comp won by Garney Spooner Woolshop

Amanda Spooner accepted a prize for her store's heritage window display.

Mayor formally opens new changing sheds at Kaitoke School

Kaitoke School has had an upgrade, with new changing sheds for its pool.

Co-chair likely for South Taranaki iwi committee

South Taranaki’s iwi liaison committee is being revamped.

SPCA Whanganui desperate for foster homes after 29 kittens rescued

The SPCA Centre manager estimates there were seven litters of kittens on the property.

Museum Notebook: Whanganui life during World War II

Elaine Little shared her memories of World War II life for the museum archives.