Whanganui Heritage Months runs from October 8 to 30 this year.

A new operating model for Te Pūkenga is expected to be finalised in September.

Anticipation is high for the opening of multiple new activity facilities.

A Whanganui health expert said to follow Ministry of Health advice to avoid infection.

Massey University readies for the return to in-person learning.

More than 4200 cases were incorrectly added to today's total after a computer glitch.

Friday afternoon's temperature was the hottest on record for July in Whanganui.

It brings the total number of Covid-related deaths in the region to 23.

Parents are being warned to monitor kids' health over the looming school holidays.

Elliot Jones is 'a young man on a mission'.

Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall said Whanganui hosting the games was exceptional

Police want to speak with anyone with information on the 59-year-old's death.

There are five people in Whanganui Hospital with Covid-19.

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Patients tortured at the psychiatric hospital have waited for more than 40 years.

Weather watches have been issued for the region and MetService says there could be more.

There have been 2763 finishers over the two years.

Emile Richardson is looking to follow in the footsteps of his gym stablemate, David Nyika.

Hamilton City Council has had to apologise to Lisa Lewis after breaching her privacy.

'Some of the works make you smile and some will bring a tear to your eye.'

The council says the increase in rates will help pay for various community projects.

"You couldn't ask for a more lively guy to have as your mate, that's for sure."

A former Corrections officer has been awarded $70,279.24 for being unjustifiably fired.

"Our business plan is pretty simple, really. Make some epic food and hope people buy it."

Past fortnight has seen a 'significant increase' in Covid cases and the flu.

Cold air is expected to spread northwards, heading into the July school holiday.