Airline boss brands parallel taxiway 'an unnecessary luxury'
The project is in the council's draft LTP but contingent on central government.
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Rob Rattenbury: Why New Zealand is a great place for road trips
OPINION: Road trips have always been our thing.
Keen tourists boost Whanganui river journey numbers for past season
'Just getting used to all the different accents again.'
'For the benefit of football': New Wembley Park facility on track
It is the first major capital project in the park since the 1970s.
One dead two-car crash south of Whanganui
State Highway 3 is blocked near Turakina after a person died in a car crash.
Gardening: Hardy plants for hardy places
Gareth Carter's top tips for dry-loving, easy-care plants.
Clear skies, cool nights expected this weekend
Whanganui and surrounding areas can expect clear and settled weather.
Sarjeant trust chair 'flabbergasted' by proposed funding cut
'There are going to be severe repercussions, quite frankly.'
'Surreal, raw and tender': Murder-accused in court after death at accommodation complex
Whatitiri Whakaruru, 26, died last month after being fatally stabbed in South Taranaki.
Former Ruapehu Alpine Lifts boss confident of making a profit
Dave Mazey disagrees with Government concerns over Whakapapa's commercial viability.
Person suffers smoke inhalation in house fire
A kitchen fire spread to the roof of the Raetihi house.
Mining firm slams ‘hostility’ of offshore wind sector
Trans-Tasman Resources hits back over wind farming and mining.
Council hopes for Mt Ruapehu ski season success
Ruapehu District Council and skifield operators discuss plans for the coming season.
Rugby: Rangitīkei teams fighting to make Premier playoffs
Marton and Rātana face off at Marton Park on Saturday.
'Like a horrible movie scene': Severely injured cat survives after dragging itself home
Marley arrived through the cat door 'covered in blood' and severely injured.
Rugby: Taihape players hit road in double win
Taihape Seniors answered the call to help out the Premier team.
Jam by popular demand in Whanganui
The next IJD Jam Session will be at Porridge Watson on Sunday, May 26.
Grant maintains pristine greens
Wanganui Croquet Club has received a $6555 New Zealand Community Trust grant.
Green waste a weed risk for Whanganui parks
DoC says dumping invasive weeds threatens the biodiversity of this special site.
New school lunch model could cut out kaupapa Māori suppliers
Whanganui contractor says revamp could disadvantage smaller-scale food businesses.
Seabed mining ‘does not co-exist with offshore wind’, government told
Seabed mining and windfarming are two activities that could not operate simultaneously.
Rural Support ambassador tours lower North Island
Matt Chisholm will talk about his own experiences with mental health.
Ōhakea base achieves round-the-clock fire and rescue availability
Ōhakea serves as a vital alternate airport in New Zealand.
Whanganui athletes prepare for Oceania champs
Athletes heading to the Oceania Championships are training in very different locations.
Aeronautical fees land with bump for Air Chathams
Aeronautical fees are reviewed every five years.
Rollout of crates for recycling service begins
About 17,000 households will have crates delivered over the next five weeks.
Whanganui family features in new wartime history
New book has its origins in letter and photo archive found in family home.
Green-thumbed students work together for Earth's sake
This was the first time the Beyond COP21 symposium has been held in the Oceania region.
Whanganui Jazz Orchestra to perform at Manawatu Jazz and Blues Festival
Whanganui Jazz Orchestra to perform at Manawatu Jazz and Blues Festival
Forest manager: International demand for pruned logs at an all-time high
"Things are fundamentally changed in my view, in China."
‘Time To Kill’: Brian Tamaki’s Destiny Church tagline ‘extremely concerning’
Whanganui's mayor said his council opposed any event that would cause division.
Sarjeant Happenings: Meet the new Tylee Cottage artist-in-residence
Tylee Cottage artist is coming home to revitalise her connections with the city.