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The councillor had a depressive episode so severe that he was incapable of functioning.
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An out of the ordinary weekend in Whanganui
Try something new in the Whanganui region this long weekend.
Where to commemorate Anzac Day
Some services will go ahead despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Slice of Whanganui heritage hits the market
The property that houses the Rutland Arms Inn and many other businesses is for sale.
Speedway: Wanganui Warriors out to halt hoodoo
The Warriors are quietly confident ahead of the Superstock Teams Champs in Palmy.
Great Minds: A journey out of 'darkest, saddest place'
"The mind is a powerful beast."
Helen Garner's perfect Whanganui weekend
Helen Garner's perfect Whanganui weekend includes coffee adventures and Grand Prix racing
Loss of life is likely in flood-prone areas
In 2015 floodwaters forced 250 people to be evacuated from their homes
Covid 19: One more dead with Covid-19, 128 new cases
Three people are in hospital with Covid-19.
13 new Covid deaths, including person aged between 10-19
Person aged between 10 and 19 is one of 13 people reported to have died with Covid.
Hidden Covid crisis: Sharp rise in Kiwis struggling with mental wellbeing, happiness
Experts call for urgent action amid concern about Covid's impact on mental health.
Great Minds: NZ Herald/NZME launch major project on mental wellbeing and our search for happiness
Our new series focuses on the challenges - and solutions - after two years of Covid.
Public feedback needed to identify better transport options
Local councils want to encourage more people to use Whanganui's urban bus service.
'Every week's a crisis': Eat or pay bills as cost of living cripples family budgets
"Food is one where it's making a terrible impact ... That's a basic."
Whanganui artist explores source of her creativity
Orphic Gallery is exhibiting Jody Edmonds' deep rich paintings.
Whanganui to be awash with jazz
A three-day festival will celebrate an important date on the musical calendar.
Whanganui boxers one bout away from national titles
Belts are up for grabs on Friday and Saturday at Jubilee Stadium.
Kowhai Park castle repairs extended
Work is now expected to continue into early May.
Excitement at health locality pilot announcement: 'Now the hard work begins.'
Local health leaders welcome Whanganui being named as one of nine pilot networks.
Three youths arrested after string of incidents
The three will appear before the Youth Court on charges related to the alleged incidents.
18 deaths, 10,294 new Covid cases as booster roll-out stalls
While case numbers are dropping, health staff are being urged to not become complacent.
Covid-19: 153 new cases in Whanganui region
One person is in hospital with Covid-19.
Frustration building over $11m new bridge sitting idle
The new Mangaweka Bridge over the Rangitīkei River is scheduled to open in June.
Whanganui pilot for new health locality approach
Iwi and communities will determine their own geographic area.
Isolation challenge for Marton apprentice before winning apprentice regionals
Christopher Sullivan will compete for $25,000 of prizes at the national final.
Athletics: Who will be named Whanganui's top athlete?
Alec McNab sizes up those in the running for the Toby Bowyer Trophy.
Lowered restrictions bring huge influx in overseas travel bookings
Travel is never going to be the same as it used to be, a Whanganui agent says.
Entrepreneurs invited back to dragon's den
Five finalists will enter a 10-week incubator programme before their final pitch.
Another Covid-related death in Whanganui region
The Whanganui DHB also reported four cases of Covid-19 are in hospital.
Three injured when cars collide near Utiku
Fire and Emergency said none of the people needed help being removed from their cars.
Seven crews put out fire near railway tracks
Growing blaze closed main trunk line for nearly six hours.
Forty years at IDEA for Donna Waqewaqe
"She has enhanced the lives of all the people she has worked with."