Eleven Covid-related deaths, 12,882 community cases, 861 in hospital
Details of nine deaths are known - they were of people in their 70s, 80s and 90s.
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Whanganui District Council to consult public for independent water reform lobby.
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Hungarian artist's work celebrates the vast beauty of the world we live in.
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Bakers in Whanganui are considering increasing prices to deal with rising inflation.
Renegades crowned Premier 2 limited-overs champions
Tech and Renegade's records were almost identical.
Councils consider Covid-19 rule changes for access to facilities
Horizons has chosen to "park" its vaccine pass requirements from Monday, March 28
Slip unearths ancient moa footprints at South Head
Matthew Brown and his girlfriend discovered something when returning from a fishing trip.
Police call for help in search for man who tried to rob Pylon Dairy
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223 new Covid cases in region
223 new cases in Whanganui DHB region; one hospitalisation.
$28K for person who bought Lotto ticket at Trafalgar Square
The Whanganui Lotto ticket buyer pockets $28,345.
Covid 19: 322 new cases in Whanganui DHB region
Case numbers are expecting to hit the peak in the next two weeks
Cyclists hit Rangitīkei roads
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Gardening: Perfect time for winter planting
Gareth Carter has advice on planting vegetables and flowers in the cooler weather.
Christopher Luxon: Whanganui 'pretty buoyant' but cost of living is biting
He says National will be building its case over the next 18 months.
Artworks added to Raetihi's riverside walking track
Art could become Raetihi's point of difference for tourists, a local trust treasurer says.
'It has felt like a test of endurance:' Pandemic two years on
Covid-19 brought with it lockdowns, closed borders, bubbles, mandates and MIQ.
Karate club fighters coiled for showdown
Fourteen fighters from Kyokoshin Karate are ready for their first competition in 12 months
Health experts warn to prepare for flu
Whanganui health experts say people should take the next few weeks to get immunised.
Whanganui schools reacted to squashed mandate
The mandate is being lifted April 4th.
Celebrating a bloomin' milestone
The Wanganui Garden Centre and Matthews Roses have done business together since 1947
Letters: Sarjeant cost claims are off the mark
Readers have their say on the Sarjeant redevelopment and taxes.
First funds from Waipipi Wind Farm distributed
'I believe they are all worthy causes.'
Connecting with heritage a highlight for principal
Whanganui City College principal Peter Kaua describes his ideal weekend in the city
'Crinkled' not flattened: Mayor reflects on two years since Covid lockdown
Two years on, Hamish McDouall is proud of how well Whanganui has weathered Covid-19.
Inside the city hospital's Covid management team
'We are all doing our bit to try to minimise the impact on our frontline.'
Collegiate go back-to-back at debating champs
"There are more debaters in the ranks than probably ever before."
Covid-19: 330 new cases in Whanganui DHB region
There are now 2085 active cases in the region with 2836 recovered.
Covid-19: 15,871 new community cases, 13 deaths, including person in their 30s
Changes ahead as vaccine mandates in many industries are set to expire on April 4.
Person taken to hospital after car rolls near Raetihi
The vehicle rolled off the road and came to a stop in a nearby paddock.
Environmentalist lauds new fund for climate change projects
The projects need to aim to make a community more resilient to climate change.
Guthrie's Auto Care moves on with sole owner
Paul Rod has bought out his business partner John Sherman after 10 years together.
Castlecliff Golf Club vice captain hits first hole-in-one
After 17 years of playing golf, John Cosford has hit his first ever ace.
Raj reassessing her golfing pathways
She pulled it back on the last 18 holes after a couple of "iffy" rounds.
Still plenty to play for in final round of 40-over Premier 2 cricket
Tech's final throw of the dice will be against the Kaitoke Knight Riders.