Ngāti Maika welcomes restoration of Pākaraka name to settlement
Ngāti Maika sees the decision as "an acknowledgment and tribute to our tupuna".
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Experts say the country is on track to seeing 10,000 cases a day by mid-March.
Eleven new Covid-19 cases in Whanganui DHB area
The Whanganui DHB has said one case in the current outbreak has recovered.
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Whanganui demonstrated "sustainable and environmentally conscious action".
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La Fiesta, a Zine fest and some cricket
Whanganui High School principal says mask wearing cuts out close contacts
The DHB is now working to find out if there were any close contacts outside of school.
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'I'm out of ideas this time'
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'Community immunity' part of tackling Omicron outbreak
Dr Patrick O'Connor says there is no escaping rising case numbers.
Whanganui couple celebrates 60 years of marriage
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Whanganui letters: Avoiding social media, and more Covid-19 response discussion
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Floating tub surprises beach photographer
The spa tub has been moved to higher ground to prevent danger to surfers and boats.
'It's just unbelievably quiet'
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Wanganui line up for rejigged Chapple Cup
Play begins on Friday, with the tournament continuing on Saturday and Sunday
Where can I get tested? Anxiety rises in Marton
Marton residents are concerned about the lack of Covid-19 testing facilities.
Mainly fine weekend in store for Whanganui
Friday and Saturday look to be fine, with rain creeping in on Sunday.
Live: Record 1573 community Covid cases - 1140 of them in Auckland
Yesterday there were 1160 new cases in the community and 56 people were in hospital.
Whanganui High School student confirmed Covid-19 case
The student was at school earlier this week for one full school day
Five new Covid-19 cases in Whanganui DHB region
The four Whanganui central cases are linked to an event in Manaia.
Baby taken to hospital after car fire
A baby suffering from smoke inhalation has been taken to hospital.
Colyton church, 125, full of memories
Shirley Pearce will mark 65 years as a parishioner in July.
High School students ace maths exams
Thirteen of 17 Year 11 students achieved A* grades, which equates to 90 per cent plus.
Athletics: Pacing and pizza provide valuable lessons
Young Whanganui athletes picked up some valuable tips in recent events
Conversion practices bill provides 'strong foundation'
It has been welcomed as a good start but with "room for improvement".
Feelings for Life Tractor Trek brings good vibes to Whanganui
Project aims to provide free mental health support to school children.
1160 new Covid cases; 10% of Middlemore ED patients testing positive
Bloomfield: Everyone has role to play in stopping Omicron being passed on.
A North Island town's name has officially changed - here's why
"None of the reasons given against changing outweighed the case to right this wrong."
Person taken to hospital after Whanganui house fire
The fire occurred at a property in Brooking St around 12.45pm.
'Workplace, tamariki and a school' among testing sites in Marton Covid-19 outbreak
The Whanganui District Health Board is refusing to identify the sites
Marton cluster grows as more Whanganui Covid-19 cases confirmed
There are seven new cases in Whanganui related to the cluster; total is 17, one recovered
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Farmers' fundraising drive yields almost $12,000
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