Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter attends 32 callouts
The rescue helicopter attended a variety of call-outs in June.
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Whanganui River iwi takes next steps to restore Te Awa Tupua
The partnership will help develop a detailed restoration plan.
'Increase in phishing': Scam warning as 'malicious cyber actors' take advantage of IT outage
National cyber intelligence agency warns Kiwis to 'be alert' to scammers amid IT outage.
IT outage's cruel irony: Kiwi retailers battle back, online deliveries face delays
Banks, supermarkets, fast food restaurants and even Hato Hone St John were affected.
Otago orchardists crack the hazelnut market
'It's satisfying to grow something and sell it directly to the public.'
NZ retailers' relief today as IT systems return, online shoppers to face delays
Banks, supermarkets, fast food restaurants and even Hato Hone St John were affected.
'Distressing incident': Police identify Palmerston North homicide victim
Scene examination continues as police follow positive lines of inquiry.
Nicky Rennie: Business blooming on Drews Ave
OPINION: A florist in the arts quarter is a match made in heaven.
'Especially for tradies': Yoga teacher welcomes men and newbies
'You don’t come here and suddenly do splits or a handstand.'
Gareth Carter: How about a public holiday for potato planting?
OPINION: Spud Monday was a unique Nelson holiday for potato planting.
Somme Parade reopens after work completed
Whanganui Alliance crews replaced a broken stormwater main at the site.
Whanganui to escape North Island heavy rain
'Parents might be grabbing for that opportunity to get the kids out.'
Horizons releases survey on bus music
The council wants to hear people's opinions on whether they like music played on buses.
Woman killed in Palmerston North yet to be identified
The woman's body will be removed from the scene today.
New building for South Taranaki museum
The building is currently housing agriculture and settler artefacts.
Whanganui council extends rates relief scheme
The scheme was introduced after some property values sky-rocketed in 2022.
Rugby: Whanganui's Heartland pre-season kicks off
Steelform Whanganui face Manawatū B in Feilding this weekend.
Rugby: Deadlock for premier’s Most Valuable Player award
Alesana Tofa and Tyrone Albert share the Whanganui award this year.
School to Skies camp educates air cadet
WGC prefect attended the camp at RNZAF Base Whenuapai, Auckland.
Indoor rowing and biking: Fundraiser will see attempt at marathon record
Teenagers Jake Newton and William Herd will be erging at Aramoho Whanganui Rowing Club.
Spin-in open day in Whanganui features scarf competition
Creative Fibre Whanganui is holding its biennial Spin-in and Open Day.
Lodge owner praised for spotting guests’ invasive clam collection
An Ōwhango business owner found a collection of freshwater gold clams left by guests.
Woman's death in Palmerston North being investigated as homicide - police
Police remain at the property this morning, neighbours say.
Athletics: Diamond League packed with Kiwi talent
Kiwis in action in javelin, shot put, high jump and pole vault.
Durie Hill Elevator celebrates 105th birthday in Whanganui
The 105th birthday of Durie Hill Elevator.
‘Too painful’: We could have done better on lowering rates – councillor
One councillor called it 'totally unpalatable'.
Kerbside recycling has smooth start apart from minor teething issues
The new kerbside recycling collection began earlier this month.
Blinkhorne & Carroll Winter Series third race on the Whanganui awa
The third race of Whanganui Rowing Association, 2024 Blinkhorne & Carroll Winter Series.
Fire investigator sent to Whanganui garage fire on Somme Parade
'There’ll be quite a lot of damage.'
Fire and Emergency seeks local Manawatū-Whanganui leaders for advisory roles
'We need local people with the networks, knowledge and experience to help us.'
Chronicle Q&A: Taylah Barrett on sporting aspirations and sushi
'It’s satisfying being able to make tackles, especially because I’m so small.'
Rising star, pianist Sylvia Jiang, coming to Whanganui
Chamber Music Whanganui is excited to present emerging pianist Sylvia Jiang.
Pro wrestling bout coming to Whanganui
The seven-bout fight card features national champions and seasoned wrestlers.