Gareth Carter: Prepare now to ensure a great potato crop
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My Perfect Weekend: Jasmine Couper
Anticipation is high for the opening of multiple new activity facilities.
'We will be closing down': Pig farmer fires warning over welfare code
The last day for the public to have their say on the pig welfare code was Friday, July 8
'We've got plans A, B, C, D, and E': Prepped for another Covid-19 wave
A Whanganui health expert said to follow Ministry of Health advice to avoid infection.
Local Focus: Making space for face-to-face
Massey University readies for the return to in-person learning.
Computer glitch overcounts today's Covid cases by thousands
More than 4200 cases were incorrectly added to today's total after a computer glitch.
Whanganui port visitors enjoy a walk in the sun and catch up on progress
Te Pūwaha: Whanganui port open day a 'walk the talk' experience.
Local Focus: Massey University powering up for face-to-face
Massey University readies for the return to face-to-face.
Whanganui smashes July temperature record
Friday afternoon's temperature was the hottest on record for July in Whanganui.
Person dies with Covid-19 in Whanganui
It brings the total number of Covid-related deaths in the region to 23.
Omicron outbreak: 13,344 Covid cases, 23 deaths; school holiday warning
Parents are being warned to monitor kids' health over the looming school holidays.
Whanganui legend inducted into softball hall of fame
Lindsay Edwards has been involved in the sport for more than 50 years.
The Whanganui teenager shining a light on dyslexia
Elliot Jones is 'a young man on a mission'.
Whanganui secures major event for Cooks Gardens
Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall said Whanganui hosting the games was exceptional
Police release name following woman's unexplained death
Police want to speak with anyone with information on the 59-year-old's death.
Whanganui records 163 new Covid-19 cases
There are five people in Whanganui Hospital with Covid-19.
Whangaehu looks back on 150 years
Register your interest for the Whangaehu celebrations
Whanganui JPs mark centenary of service
Whanganui JPs Association celebrates 100 years in 2022
Murray Crawford launches More Whimsical Tales
More Whimsical Tales of Old Wanganui to be launched on Saturday
Apology over Lake Alice abuse an 'insult' to survivors
Patients tortured at the psychiatric hospital have waited for more than 40 years.
Wild weather on its way
Weather watches have been issued for the region and MetService says there could be more.
Athletics: Whanganui parkrun marks two years
There have been 2763 finishers over the two years.
Bulls boxer going for gold at Commonwealth Games
Emile Richardson is looking to follow in the footsteps of his gym stablemate, David Nyika.
Lisa Lewis' privacy breached by bureaucratic blunder
Hamilton City Council has had to apologise to Lisa Lewis after breaching her privacy.
Whanganui exhibition shines a light on addiction and recovery
'Some of the works make you smile and some will bring a tear to your eye.'
Rangitīkei residents face rates rise
The council says the increase in rates will help pay for various community projects.
Whanganui Olympian led 'a life of adventure'
"You couldn't ask for a more lively guy to have as your mate, that's for sure."
Former prison guard awarded $70,000 for unjustifiable dismissal
A former Corrections officer has been awarded $70,279.24 for being unjustifiably fired.
Revamp of 'Old Curiosity Shop' near completion
"Our business plan is pretty simple, really. Make some epic food and hope people buy it."
'Start of a second wave': Covid cases surge past 10,000
Past fortnight has seen a 'significant increase' in Covid cases and the flu.
Weather: Brrrrr-ace for more chill
Cold air is expected to spread northwards, heading into the July school holiday.
National Party climate spokesperson comes to town
He says an on-demand public transport system like Timaru's could work in Whanganui.
One month, one street, four vehicle crimes
The family of seven said the truck that was stolen was their freedom.
First New Zealanders to win a Grand Prix America Hydroplane series
After nearly flipping his boat, Ken Lupton won the most recent Grand Prix series.