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'I'm really doing this - for the Queen'

Ohakea's Laurelie Giles was part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and later her funeral.

'Morgan St has come to life' with North Mole work

"With the love that's gone into the rebuild, the environment has responded brilliantly."

Rugby: Strong start leads to good win for Heartland Hurricanes Under 20s

The Glen Osborne Cup was created for this inaugural fixture.

Rugby: Whanganui Heartland team take on Buller at Cooks Gardens

The weather's looking rough again for Saturday's game in Whanganui.

Whanganui Airport named Small Airport of the Year

The award recognised safety improvements and user collaboration.

'A bit of rumble, then boom': Tens of thousands report feeling 5.8 quake

One resident said it was "a good shake".

Greyhound trainer admits meth habit after dog tests positive

Greyhound trainer who used meth 'embarrassed' and 'disappointed' herself and her family.

Most mayoral candidates back climate change spending

Twelve of the 67 councils around the country have declared a climate emergency.

Person injured in single-car crash near Whanganui

The crash happened near Upokongaro around 1.15pm on Thursday.

Four hectare historic reserve returned to Ngāruahine

Te Ngutu o te Manu is the first of many lands coming back to Ngāruahine.

Covid-19 outbreak plateauing as we reach new phase of the pandemic

Figures show that daily cases have been tracking down for the past five weeks.

Mixed support for Māori wards from mayoral hopefuls

Just over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.

Grandparenting Together support group

Grandparents caring for their mokopuna

Last-minute film team wins 48Hours competition

The Whanganui entry's award-winning script was written in two hours.

Whanganui Athletic to play for it all this weekend

The Whanganui team faces Stop Out in the Central League promotion decider.

Whanganui JPs celebrate 100th anniversary

The role has changed from essentially running municipalities but remains crucial.

More than 1300 petition to keep school's Pasifika prefect role

An ex-student said it wasn't the first time the school had tried to discontinue the role.

Community initiative aims to liven up Rangiora St

Live music, food trucks and free succulent cuttings are coming to Castlecliff on Sundays.