'We can't divorce the environment from the economy'
Whanganui District Council takes stand against seabed mining.
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Beverages, food and music the recipe for Taste Whanganui's return
Taste Whanganui Festival organiser hopes to build on last year's event.
'Let's do this for mum': Funeral home revamps Harley Davidson into hearse
Bike fits into trend towards more personalised, bespoke ceremonies.
'Got to feel safe': Calls for more CCTV at shopping centre
'I’m here not just for myself. I’m here for other shop owners and residents.'
Warning as Whanganui's fire risk increases
Whanganui could require fire permits before Christmas.
Grief-stricken motorcycle community planning final ride for victim of crash that killed three people
Motorcyclist mates determined to give beloved rider the send-off she would have wanted.
'Knowledge is power': Highway closures for Christmas parades
NZ Transport Agency warns drivers of road closures in Rangitīkei district.
After 10 years in Bali jail, new hope Kiwi man could be brought home
Antony de Malmanche has lost all his teeth, suffers depression and is down to 50kg.
From Auckland to Whanganui: New chairman's journey to leading Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi
Tahinganui Hina returned home to Whanganui in 2018.
Speedway: Midgets bring sizzle to Oceanview
There was exciting racing on the tight Whanganui circuit.
Lake Wiritoa off-limits to swimmers
Warning signs have been in place since December 6.
Aerowork’s 75-year celebration a family affair
Aviation history was highlighted at Aerowork's 75-year celebration on Saturday.
Fire in public toilets; police making inquiries
'It was quickly extinguished by our crews.'
Cause of remote woolshed fire investigated
A Waverley woolshed about 80m by 20m was fully involved in fire.
Arts centre appeals to council after $23,000 rent bill
Council officers' preferred option is to do nothing but councillors can still intervene.
'Cycle of broken trust' can end with abuse in care redress
'We want to contribute to the community positively, not be a burden.'
'Lost something we weren't willing to give up': Rider killed in triple fatal crash a mum of three
Lesley Brooks, 46, was a member of the Road Pirates MC. Cause of crash remains in doubt.
Police probing whether car was on wrong side of road after three motorcyclists killed: Club pres
Police said it was too early to comment on the cause of the crash.
Three motorcyclists killed in crash were with social club: Another dies in separate bike collision
Four motorcyclists and a car were involved in crash near Taihape at 8.10am today.
Triple tragedy: Three dead after four motorbikes and car crash near Taihape
Emergency services also rushing to second motorbike crash at Tihoi, Bay of Plenty.
Whanganui couple committed to combating human-trafficking
'Even if in our lifetime we’re only impacting one survivor, I feel like it’s worth it.'
‘Head in the sand‘: Councillor unhappy with Pukenamu parking
There are currently no plans to build additional car parks in the park.
Nicky Rennie: Marathon event cements family bond
OPINION: 'It gave me hope the human spirit is indomitable.'
Works on SH4 Parapara to cause delays ‘up to an hour’
Upcoming SH4 delays a ‘double-edged sword’, says transport manager.
Finance Minister stunned by reopened Sarjeant
'People are seeing next year as brighter and better'
‘Complex, uncertain’: Council eyes options for water services
'Whatever model we end up with, it will bring significant changes.'
Midgets to break new ground at Oceanview
Midgets are one of the glamour classes of New Zealand speedway.
Police target drink-drivers during festive season
'There were literally thousands and thousands of people tested.'
SH3 closed near Kai Iwi due to vegetation fire
Road users are advised to avoid the area.
What the weather has in store for festive events
Will the weather play ball for Whanganui's weekend festivities?