Well-involved fire in Taumarunui housing unit
Fire and Emergency NZ says no one was injured in the blaze.
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Collaboration key as social services face funding gaps
'There are enough resources in this world for everyone.'
Kevin Page: A chaotic day at the beach
OPINION: Thankfully the kids were very excited to see all the snacks.
Weather: Mostly bright, warm, sunny week in store
Whanganui will have warm weather and mostly clear days this week.
Drug bust uncovers 19.3kg of meth in a remote wool shed
At a minimum, the 19.3kg of meth had a wholesale value of over $3.5m.
Community support needed for Hāwera's rural medical training initiative
Hāwera selected for RMIP partnering with Auckland Uni and Health NZ to boost regional care
Two seriously injured after car rolls in Sanson
Two people were injured when a vehicle rolled in Hurst Rd, Sanson.
'Fast paced, inclusive' cricket league launching
Two-hour LMS matches 'about levelling the playing field'.
Where Whanganui ranks in One Roof’s top 100
Other areas in the top 100 include Taihape, Taumarunui, Raetihi and Feilding.
Watch: All Blacks legend Zinzan Brooke leads impromptu haka in British pub with 'four Kiwi guys'
The legendary No 8 was not afraid to show off the haka.
Bus funding boost survives following council vote
'We’ve already voted with our feet and bums on the seats of The Tide bus. It works.'
Bright futures: School leavers with big plans
Whanganui and Rangitikei school leavers are excited for their futures.
Kiwi freeride skier big victory on world stage
'You just have no idea what it’s going to look like on a camera.'
Gareth Carter: Grow an edible paradise
OPINION: Spring is a great time to add to or plant a home orchard.
Greta’s tragic end: Levin woman calls for firework notifications
SPCA warns loud noises can frighten animals, leading to injuries, stress, and even death.
New Mountain to Sea trail showcases beauty of eco-tourism
An extension of the Mountain to Sea trail, Te Ara Mangawhero, opens in Ruapehu.
Fire service at fire in Drews Ave building
The building is used as a storage facility.
Speedway: Thunder forecast for Oceanview
The first round of the inaugural Superstock Thunder series takes top billing in Whanganui.
'Putting the awa first': Port work slowed by contaminants
'You can’t take risks with this stuff.'
‘They’re flighty animals’: Why microchipping horses is becoming more common
'They’re flighty animals and, if something goes wrong, they can go quite far.'
Two injured in crash on SH1 near Waiōuru
The single-vehicle crash brought down power lines.
Iwi kickstarts whānau housing dream
Ngāti Rangi has completed its first small-scale affordable rental development in Ohakune.
Happy Birthday Mrs Brown - 100 today
Freda Brown (nee Jones) was born on October 31, 1924, in New Plymouth
Athletics: New parkrun milestone
A record number of participants took part in the 200th parkrun.
Council's $13.4m cost-saving plan on track
The council revealed the plan last December.
Whanganui 16-year-old dominates weightlifting champs
After a year of international competition, Mollie King proved her strength at nationals.
Rural women object to NZ Post's cutbacks: 'It's appalling'
RWNZ warns proposed postal cuts will harm rural communities, impacting access and costs.
Govt addresses settlement inequity for survivors of torture at Lake Alice
The Government has been working on a redress package.
Ngāti Rangi appoints new tribal rūnanga chair
Troy Brown will take on the role in December when Whetu Moataane stands down.
Carved pou Tāne Mahuta restored by expert carvers
'It’s also the knowledge that our arts are alive and well in 2024.'
Man accused of murdering Hawke's Bay teenager Ariki Rigby loses suppression
Jimmy Heremaia is being held at his own request in the segregation unit of a prison.
Digger fire keeps crews busy
One pump and a tanker from Whanganui Fire Station attended the incident.
Homelessness issue 'only going to get worse'
'We actually don't have all the answers, otherwise we would have solved it.'
Stalled international pilot training costing New Zealand $50m a year
An industry group blames the exit of a big operator and slow visa processing.