NZSAS training in the spotlight as soldiers injured
One suffered frostbite, the other 'severe' lacerations to the face.
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Kiwis in action: Full Paris Olympics schedule
The Kiwis in action schedule for the Paris Olympics.
Mayor eyes city spaces for future housing
A rise in land valuations has opened the door to intensifying infill housing.
Favourable credit rating for Whanganui District Council
"The council has had to navigate rising costs."
So far so good for kerbside recycling service
'We are seeing tonnes and tonnes of recycling not going to landfill.'
Sport Whanganui launches new workshops for volunteers
Series of workshops aimed at building confidence and capability in the non-profit sector.
Odour issues linger at Whanganui wastewater plant
The plant's dryer will be shut for a month later this year.
Bright spots with southerly winds for Whanganui
'It’s not such a nice end to the week.'
'Deep dive' into farming business
The Ballance Farm Environment Awards are an opportunity to take a good look at business.
Rugby: Five Whanganui players in Heartland Hurricanes squad
The squad has a five-match campaign after the HYC Under 20s tournament ends on Sunday.
'An honest, genuine man': Remembering JB Phillips
'Sport was just a real passion for him. He loved it, he really loved it.'
Rugby: Whanganui take on Wellington Centurions
The match is at Cooks Gardens at 1pm on Saturday.
School honours teacher aide's 25 years of service
St Marcellin School hails 'excellent teacher aide, staff member and colleague'.
Elevator tunnel party takes experience to ‘next level’
Special events celebrate the 105th birthday of Whanganui’s Durie Hill Elevator.
Fifty years of fixing Whanganui’s roads
There was 'a lot of shovelling' in the early days for Robbie Atkinson.
Long days and freezing nights in search of the perfect photo
The magic happens in the 'blue hour' just before dawn.
Police report spike in car thefts across Whanganui
'We are working hard to hold these offenders to account.'
Thunderstorms, hail, rain to hit Auckland, snow warnings for SI alpine passes
The rain will move down the country in bands, soaking most of the North Island.
Water funding remains problem for councils
A rural mayor says there’s no incentive for councils to band together in new entities.
'Difficult choice' as church leased to preschool
'It’s not what we want to do, no one wants to close a church.'
Athletics: Olympics track and field compelling
Alec McNab is glued to television athletics coverage, despite his jetlag.
Poorest Kiwi kids going without healthy food, study finds
Health experts and children’s advocates call the findings 'shameful'.
Teen's 'enthralling' documentary continues to earn praise
'Many people see dyslexia as a disability. You, however, see it as a possibility.'
Missing AED replaced through generosity of Whanganui Coastguard
Whanganui Coastguard has stepped up to replace a stolen AED at Unichem in Springvale.
Milestone parkrun event celebrated
Whanganui Riverbank parkrun celebrate the launch of the 50th weekly parkrun event in NZ.
Young musical talent wanted for Gumboots Band
Young Rangitīkei musicians boosted by district council.
Men's Shed Whanganui launches bold plan
'It’s not only for us old fellas - it's for the new ones coming on.'
‘It will be ugly’: Council warns on cost of water
Ruapehu's council hit its debt ceiling while expecting relief from Three Waters cash.
Spectators welcome at firefighter challenge
Firefighters will have to show their parallel parking and other skills during the event.
Investigation into cause of house fire
'The damage was significant and we have a specialist fire investigator out there.'
'Mountain keeps getting higher': Operational pause at Ruapehu mills
WPI chief executive Mike Ryan says 'some sort of government intervention' may be required.