'Fresh ideas': Ruapehu candidates announce bids for mayoralty
Incumbent Mayor Weston Kirton is undecided about running for another term.
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Opinion: Why hospital staff deserve our gratitude
Comment: Life gets put in perspective when you spend time in hospital.
‘City man through and through‘: Club legend remembered
“Whanganui City Football Club became part of his DNA... He was a stalwart of the club."
'We haven't got anything': Club Metro sold but debts remain
The club's currently owes $1.2 million.
Opinion: Your guide to planting a productive winter garden
Broccoli planted now will be ready in August, cauliflowers in September.
‘Anger, integrity and passion’: Whanganui protest joins nationwide backlash
Demonstrators were opposing the pay equity legislation passed under urgency on Wednesday.
Caution urged over cryptic USBs planted in public spaces
Police confirmed the USB sticks contain religious messaging.
South Taranaki town to host National Basketball League
Mayor Phil Nixon hopes this will give a boost to hospitality and accommodation businesses
Sanctuary hunts funding for stretched education programme
Spots for 2025 were booked out by the start of March.
'Bittersweet': Coastguard receives award for missing diver search
In March 2024, Coastguard South Taranaki searched for over six days for the missing diver.
Cause of central Whanganui fire under investigation
Fire and Emergency NZ attended the scene around 3pm and extinguished the fire.
'Absolutely stunning': New $825m highway nears completion
The new highway will open in June, with the exact date not yet set.
Whanganui teen rower to represent New Zealand in US
The 16-year-old considers the opportunity a step towards her Olympic dream.
Patients treated for smoke inhalation after manufacturing business fire
The fire is believed to have started in an industrial oven.
Decision to shut overused recycling station under review after fiery backlash
The facility faces closure because of unsustainable costs and overflowing bins.
Athletics: Youth tours offer benefits beyond competition
Jono Maples will compete in England and Belgium this month.
Weight of the worlds: Lifter shines on biggest stage
'No matter where you are, it's still just you and the bar.'
Whanganui netball season opens with new courts and programmes
The David Jones Premier competition starts on Monday.
Council shields identity of chosen 40 citizens
Members are being paid $500 each to provide a recommendation to the council.
'The connector': Excitement over new highway
The current detour has resulted in 'a couple of near misses' for Whanganui truck drivers.
Weather conditions vary for Whanganui this week
Low temperatures are forecast to temporarily return to double digits this week.
National introduces bill to ban social media for under-16s
'Right now, we aren’t managing the risks for our young people well.'
Iwi boss heads new board for Taranaki Maunga
Wharehoka Wano will lead Te Tōpuni Ngārahu, a body representing the region's eight iwi.
Stanford lauds 'extraordinary' resource teachers but funding changes coming
The Minister says there are 'some big announcements at the Budget'.
Opinion: The cold snap revives winter traditions in our home
Mrs P likes to chase me with her cold hands late at night.
North Island tourism alliance formed to boost international visits
Fifteen North Island tourism groups have formed an alliance to attract key markets.
How Taranaki's dairy effluent debate reached rare consensus
Taranaki has 277 farms with consent to discharge effluent into waterways.
'You need to fix it': Lake Alice survivor taking Government to court over redress scheme
Survivor seeks judicial review of the redress scheme: 'You need to fix it'.
Fire at Bremworth’s Whanganui plant under investigation
Five fire trucks and two support vehicles attended at 5.15pm on Sunday.
Puanga to star at Matariki celebrations
The hautapu ceremony will be hosted by Ngāti Rangi at the base of Mt Ruapehu.
ACC data shows improvement with sport-induced concussions
The Whanganui District's concussion claim costs were down nearly $238,900 from 2023.
Why community support is vital for Whanganui's Sarjeant Gallery
New head of development Nicki Manthel firmly backs the endowment fund.
Rangitīkei MMA teen talents go international
The teens will travel to England and Italy in October to showcase their talent.
'Focus on the basics': Whanganui Mayor pushes back on truancy appeal
Andrew Tripe says there's a firm directive to councils to focus on the basics.