Bates celebrates summer events in first General Debate speech
The Whanganui MP praised regional tourism efforts in speech to Parliament.
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Whanganui mayor reflects on iwi relations since occupation
'I’m here to celebrate what [the protesters] did. That’s the difference.'
Letters: Kerbside recycling plans raise questions
Readers have their say on kerbside recycling, highways and the weather.
Whanganui newborn tips the scales
A Whanganui couple have welcomed a surprisingly big baby boy.
Te Aka Whai Ora's demise 'less than transparent', says health boss
'It doesn’t feel very transparent to me.'
'Majestic goat' leads son to missing dad
Brent Harrison was tramping in the Tararua Range when he got lost and confused.
The Lines Company told to clean its act up
Company told to do better after 'concerning' power outages.
Whanganui cricket: United and Marist closing in on semifinal spots
United will be hoping for an improved batting performance this weekend.
Ōhakune housing development scuppered with Kāinga Ora withdrawal
Ngāti Rangi says the decision is a major setback for the community.
Whanganui Youth Service regenerates to ‘Whatever’
'Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, whatever you need.'
Cooks Gardens busy with school athletics events
School championships are part of the busy athletics season at Cooks.
'The safe house was full': Spike in crisis calls to Women’s Refuge
"Their focus is just staying alive and getting through the next day."
'It's a beautiful day': Hundreds gather for Pākaitore celebrations
“It’s a beautiful day; a positive day.”
Whanganui's Chase Morpeth qualifies for World Cup on the ice
Chase Morpeth completes long-track ice speed skating in Heerenveen, the Netherlands.
Bullocks get set to make low-carbon concrete
Bullocks to make low-carbon concrete.
Feilding flood survivor reflects on his 84 years
Feilding is marking the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Manchester Block.
'A great initiative': Core boards at Kowhai Park
More are planned for Lorenzdale Park in Gonville.
Dogs' skills on show at Wanganui Centre event
Raetihi Collie Club hosted the Wanganui Centre Championships dog trials.
Person in serious condition after being trapped in rolled vehicle
"There was one occupant trapped in the vehicle."
$6.7m parallel taxiway project could begin in July
Funding will be split between Whanganui District Council and central government.
Emotional surprise for schoolmate after 850 days of cancer treatment
'For every lowest point, there was something as equally high.'
Taihape ambulance moves from carport to purpose-built station
The new and long-awaited ambulance base has opened in Taihape.
'I was elated': Fossil hunter's amazing find
'I was elated, I couldn’t wait to get it out.'
Whanganui rower gets national call-up
The Aramoho Whanganui club has four athletes wearing the NZ singlet this year.
Bates praises boost to connectivity in rural Whanganui
Mobile black spot on SH4 has been eliminated.
Lee Matson is Whanganui’s Volunteer Driver of the Month
Lee Matson is the first Volunteer Driver of the Month
Margaret Austin to perform two shows in Whanganui
Steeped in performance and the arts, Austin will be on stage especially for La Fiesta.
Kevin Page: 10,000 steps a day not so easy
Imagine Kevin Page's surprise when he pulls in next to his friend’s car.
Three-car crash in National Park; person helicoptered to hospital
One person had moderate injuries.
River City Wheelrace held in Whanganui attracted riders from as far as Cambridge
Whanganui's Velodrome was well used on Saturday to host the annual River City Wheelrace.
Mitre 10 MEGA Whanganui/NZME Charity Golf Tournament raising money for Whanganui Surf Lifesaving
Mitre 10 Mega/NZME Charity Golf Tournament raising money for Whanganui Surf Lifesaving
'Like a miracle': Rain clouds part for street drags
'It was doom and gloom all the way to 4am.'
Huge music act bringing stripped back show to town
The band 'can’t wait to visit these special pockets of Aotearoa'.