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Warmer week ahead for Whanganui with rain expected midweek.
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Some uncontested seats as regional and district council candidates counted
Nominees confirmed for local councils and a by-election for South Taranaki.
Potential buyout for flood-risk properties in Anzac Parade
Progress on the short-term recommendations is expected to begin in the next few months.
Whanganui Development XV have good day out against King Country Development side
Whanganui Development XV beat King Country Development team 39-19
The new face taking care of visitors at Whanganui Regional Museum
"I've had a fantastically interesting and varied life thus far."
Rob Rattenbury: Whanganui will always be the best little city in New Zealand
"I just love driving through this little old town after being away," writes Rob Rattenbury
Local Focus: DC Harding on Candidate Camera
Meet DC Harding, who is running for Whanganui District Council - and mayor.
Poi E turns 40: 'A very emotional but beautiful time'
The 40th anniversary of the anthem Poi E is being celebrated in Taranaki this weekend.
Whanganui records 39 new Covid-19 cases
The number of active cases reported in the Whanganui region is at 372.
Local Focus: James Barron on Candidate Camera
Meet James Barron, who is running for Whanganui District Council.
Systemic change needed to get people with disabilities into work
"The mahi I do has to be important because it's literally causing me pain to work."
Community links a priority for council hopeful
Ross Fallen is having a third tilt at a seat on Whanganui District Council
Hatrick Raceway to get straight track with renovations
'Nobody told us the sand tracks had a life.'
My perfect weekend: Pahia Turia
Pahia Turia said his Saturday would start at the markets, then lunch at the Citadel.
Cultural venues seeing bounce back in visitor numbers
Whanganui Regional Museum has been named the newest fund partner of the Blumhardt Fund.
Jay Rerekura: Sow aroha and make the world a better place
Comment: Possibly the cheesiest thing I've ever written
Familiar face to lead Girls' College
Deputy principal Nita Pond has been appointed to the top job.
Whanganui records 48 new Covid-19 cases
Eleven people are in Whanganui Hospital with Covid-19.
Live: 4126 Covid cases today, 13 virus-related deaths
Promising signs as wastewater results show Covid declining for the third week running.
Helen Leahy appointed new Pou Ārahi for Ngāti Rangi
The high-flying public servant has returned home to Ruapehu to take up the role.
Local Focus: Helen Craig on Candidate Camera
Helen Craig is running again for Whanganui District Council.
Ex-Dilworth teacher whose abuse spanned five decades jailed for eight years
"I behaved dreadfully and the bad feelings will haunt me forever," abuser tells court.
Housing a top priority for third-time council nominee Kate Joblin
The council needs to attract government funding and build more housing stock, Joblin says.
School's playing fields becoming swamp
Principal Karleen Marshall says she is at the end of her tether.
Rugby: Steelform Whanganui's Heartland squad to be tested by Centurions
The game starts at 2.35pm on Saturday at Cooks Gardens.
Rugby: Whanganui Under-20s make clean sweep in HYC Heartland Series
It's the first time since 2017 the Whanganui side has won the series.
Tariana Turia's grandson attempted to rob service station
The station's manager defended himself with a wooden pole.
Whanganui records 55 new Covid-19 cases
There are 12 people in Whanganui Hospital with Covid-19.
Live: 4818 new cases, 571 people in hospital and 24 Covid- related deaths
There are now a total of 1726 deaths confirmed as attributable to Covid-19.
Whanganui store sells another second division winning ticket
The person gets $35,793 for winning second division.
Building inspectors thin on ground as consents rise
The council's busy building compliance team is short-staffed.
Athletics: Commonwealth Games boost for spirits and athletes
Alec McNab was able to attend most of the athletics sessions in Birmingham.
Marcus Musson: Light at end of tunnel for forestry exports
After a miserable July for the sector, things are looking slightly brighter for August.