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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?
Whanganui's famous rowing regatta back for 2024
The Blake Construction Jury Cup returns this weekend.
Join the debate: New iwi-council agreement proposed in Whanganui
Whanganui Council to discuss world-first indigenous-council partnership at public events.
New look for historic pub's beer garden
One of the country's oldest pubs has revamped its garden bar.
Gardening: Prime time for vegetable planting in Whanganui
These are the summer vegetables to plant now
Insurance win for council
Insurance has been cut on a number of council assets this year.
Government invests $100m in new courthouse
Whanganui's courthouse is 'not fit for purpose', Justice Minister says.
Gas explosion in Hāwera; one patient airlifted to Waikato Hospital
Two helicopters have been sent to the house fire.
Refrigerated truck crashes in Taihape blocking road
A person was treated for minor injuries.
Person seriously injured in car vs train crash
'The driver of the car actually drove off.'
The Whanganui athletes to look out for at the NZSSC
Whanganui has 26 athletes at the Secondary School Championships, with three from Marton.
Whanganui East Pool opening soon but not on Sundays
The pool was given a reprieve.
Whanganui set for hot summer
'Unusually warm, even hot, will be a theme for the summer season.'
Car collides with tree on SH1 in Hunterville; truck crash in Marton
One person was taken to Palmerston North Hospital.
Whanganui’s Carols by Candlelight marks 75 years
Sign language and food trucks are new additions to Whanganui's 75th Carols by Candlelight.
Mainstreet Whanganui appoints new general manager
'Whanganui has this presence that captivates you and a real sense of community.'
Port dredging paused following barge incident
'There is a lot going on behind the scenes.'
'Dangerous': Truck crashes into power pole on SH3 in Hāwera
'The power pole is on quite a dangerous lean.'
New lecture series to commemorate late Sarjeant director Bill Milbank
The new series will honour the late director and his 'wide-ranging' interests.
Kevin Page: Caravan blunder makes us the talk of a small NZ town
Thankfully, Mrs P is an expert – all women are, apparently – and we manage.
Whanganui weather: What to expect for the first week of summer
MetService says Whanganui will notice the warmth in the first week of summer.
Desert Rd closure pushed back a week but concerns remain
'I think motorists will throw their hands up in horror.'
Kiwi musician found dead in UK after taking unidentified pills
The young musician had been living in the United Kingdom for over a year.
3 Bridges Marathon a success at new home
Organisers want to make it 'a little bit better' every year.
Mabin heroics not enough in Furlong Cup loss
Oscar Mabin smashed 146 off only 70 deliveries, including 10 towering sixes.
Tiny cost for Whanganui in water deal, big benefits for neighbours
'The difference between those models is almost negligible.'
Crash involving car and bicycle leaves person with moderate injuries
Police said they responded to reports of the crash about 8.15 on Sunday night.
Man rescued from well in rural Taranaki
“They did a wonderful job getting the guy out, and that’s what they’re trained for.”
'This is a big deal': Public to have say on $300m social housing entity
'It’s really important our community comes along with us.'
How does your school rate? Latest NCEA, University Entrance results at every college ranked
Where does your school rank? Which ones stand out, and why?