Region logs 94 new Covid cases
There have been 10,831 cases in the Whanganui DHB region since the pandemic began
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Medlab working on improving its culture around hazards after WorkSafe investigation
WorkSafe said risk management principles were not being "effectively applied" at Medlab.
Museum Notebook: Superman vs the moa
He wasn't fighting Lex Luthor, Zod, or Brainiac; he was fighting a moa.
Rob Rattenbury: The case for more trains, and more public transport in general
OPINION: NZ one of a few developed countries not making passenger rail travel a priority.
The Monday Q&A: Raetihi plant nursery owner Carina McNie says growing plants was 'in my blood'
Carina McNie played a key part in building the Makotuku Track.
Mystery bikes keep turning up on Whanganui's South Mole
Whanganui District Council are unaware of who is behind the seaside installation
87yo woman makes appeal for her nude painting lost in a garage sale
Eunice Jeffers posed for the painting 63 years ago when she and her husband lived abroad.
103 new Covid-19 cases in Whanganui
The locations and ages of the last two days' deaths with Covid-19 are unavailable.
Covid: 5933 cases and 10 deaths today
There have been 30 Covid deaths in the past two days.
Multiple crews fought Brunswick fire
A total of seven fire crews were needed to extinguish the blaze
Omicron outbreak: 30 deaths, 13,636 new cases in past two days
The Ministry of Health didn't provide an update yesterday as it was Good Friday.
Whanganui golfer's 49-year journey to reach goal
Bob Bristol started playing golf in 1964, and in 2022 he has achieved a personal ambition.
Freeride world ski champ Jess Hotter on fear and getting back up after a big crash
"It still doesn't feel real. I don't really know how to describe it."
What's it like hosting a cast of celebrities on a Fordell farm? Ask Spin and Joan Sutherland
Spin Sutherland's pavlova was a hit with the stars.
Gareth Carter: Perfect time to get planting
The slogan 'nature's natural planting time' is often used for this season of the year.
Covid-19: 139 new community cases in Whanganui
Sixty-nine Covid cases were also recorded for South Taranaki.
Flight school has new boss at the helm
It has also named a new chief operating officer
Power out for some residents following pair of crashes
Powerco said the crashes have affected almost 100 Whanganui homes.
French for Rabbits and the rebirth of dream pop
"I want to see this industry become safer and more inclusive."
Roller hockey back with a bang over Easter
Teams from across the country are coming to Whanganui's Jubilee Stadium this weekend.
No deal ruled on sex offender's appeal
Sex offender Dylan Edward Coleman's right to appeal a supervision order has been denied.
Whanganui records another Covid-related death
Five people with Covid-19 are in Whanganui Hospital.
Councils set for bronze medals with low rates rise
South Taranaki could be bettered only by Waitomo and Chatham Islands.
Parole denied for Black Power members jailed for killing rival
Parole denied for four Black Power members jailed for the killing of a rival gang member.
Covid warning for holidaymakers; 9563 new cases, 16 further deaths
The traffic light setting means gathering limits are scrapped and mask rules relaxed.
Fine weather expected for Easter weekend
Residents can expect early and late cloud but fine days throughout the weekend.
Clean-up under way in Gisborne, fine weather ahead
MetService has lifted all weather warnings.
Masks, gathering limits: The rules you need to know as NZ moves to orange
At a lot of places, masks will no longer be required - including in schools.
Outpouring of elation greets Covid-19 restrictions move
"It's good timing. Not just for us, I think the country's been waiting for this."
Turning on overseas worker tap gets praise in Whanganui
Mike Cranstone hoped the overseas workers would be allowed to bring their families.
Manawatū-Whanganui scores highly in economic rankings
Manawatū-Whanganui was ranked second for new car sales and employment growth annually.
Race day looming for ultramarathon fundraisers
"It's about turning off the inner voice that says 'take a day off'."
Athletics: Hurdlers, steeplechasers taste success
Whanganui athletes claimed four gold medals at the New Zealand Championships
Workers absorb iwi values guiding $50m port upgrade
The cultural sessions have been well received - but it hasn't been all smooth sailing.