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Whanganui records 56 new Covid-19 community cases

Nationally, the ministry reported 4402 community cases.

More than 350 people in hospital, 9 more deaths as NZ navigates 'steady plateau' of cases

As Omicron continues its steady march, how many new Covid-19 cases will be recorded today?

One dead, one in serious condition following Turakina crash

The road was closed while emergency services responded.

Eight Covid deaths and 5202 new community cases

Today there are also 332 people are in hospital, four of them in intensive care.

Danger zones: Warning for Mt Ruapehu visitors as eruption risk rises

Ski season visitors will need to check for hazard zones before arriving.

My Perfect Weekend: Bike riding and family time top list

Haden enjoys craft beers with friends on Friday night and coffee on Sunday morning

Plants for winter flower picking

Long-lasting flowering shrubs are good options for the garden and as cut flowers.

Drug testing tents to be introduced at Mardi Gras

"When 9000 people come to town, you want them to have the best time and do so safely."

Comment: Having a ball in the spotlight of social media

They will post every second to their 'audience' who will be doing the same thing.

Any-time roll change for Māori voters 'huge' improvement, says councillor

Elijah Pue says the move will help remove barriers to voting

Unpredictable weather to continue

The Whanganui District Council said Civil Defence will be monitoring water levels closely.

Whanganui institute leads study of Māori brain health

Te Atawhai o te Ao is working with the Ageing Well National Science Challenge

10-year-old already a dab hand at fishing - and life lessons

Axel Goldsbury is helping feed his family using survival skills he learned online.

Mixed feelings as pharmacy chains confirm Whanganui plans

"It does seem that wherever Chemist Warehouse goes a Bargain Chemist turns up as well."

Quadrangular tournament to be hosted at Whanganui Collegiate

The four 1st XVs will meet in games on June 27 and June 29.

New police initiative aims to lower deaths on the road

The operations will be more frequent around Whanganui, Neil Forlong said.

Assault victim wants 'unbelievably ruthless' attackers brought to justice

"I never even spoke to them and they beat me like a dog."

This year's school vege challenge open to public voting

The winners will be announced in two weeks.