Budget 2022: Whanganui region leaders outline their wishlists
Finance Minister Grant Robertson will deliver the Budget on Thursday, May 19, at 2pm.
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Waverley quad bike crash victim named
Police have extended sympathies to the man's family and friends.
Whanganui bodybuilder, 17, drops 40kg as she wins championship
'You can't have a good upper body and have SpongeBob legs. That doesn't work.'
Iwi environment unit 'big step up' for regional council
Taranaki Regional Council has an agreement with iwi post-settlement governance entities.
Rates increase proposed for South Taranaki residents
It is lower than what was projected in the council's long-term plan.
South Taranaki settlement subject of two new books
Author Jacq Dwyer started the project four years ago.
Club rugby: Derby weekend clashes for premier sides
The premier games are scheduled for Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.
Another Covid-related death in Whanganui region
They were one of 24 more people who have died with Covid-19.
121 new Covid-19 cases in Whanganui region
The Whanganui DHB reported 83 of those cases were in Whanganui central.
Housing report finds no improvements in overcrowding, heating
Kāinga Ora says the Whanganui region is a priority for more safe and affordable housing.
Three Waters reforms will proceed after working party recommendations adopted
Whanganui region mayors have mixed reactions to the Government's announcement.
Iwi considering extending Taranaki kaimoana ban
It would mean kaimoana gathering is banned from New Plymouth to Hāwera.
Homeschooling on the rise
More families are choosing to homeschool since the arrival of the pandemic.
126 new Covid-19 cases in Whanganui
The Whanganui racecourse RAT distribution centre will be closed this Saturday
Ruapehu mayor opposed to council's coalition support
However, members of the C4LD coalition believe their plan will "rescue" water reforms.
Speedway: Wanganui Warriors out to halt hoodoo
The Warriors are quietly confident ahead of the Superstock Teams Champs in Palmy.
Another Covid-related death in Whanganui region
The Whanganui DHB also reported four cases of Covid-19 are in hospital.
118 new Covid-19 cases in Whanganui
Five people are in Whanganui Hospital being treated for Covid-19.
Museum Notebook: Superman vs the moa
He wasn't fighting Lex Luthor, Zod, or Brainiac; he was fighting a moa.
Whanganui records another Covid-related death
Five people with Covid-19 are in Whanganui Hospital.
Whanganui DHB region records 225 new Covid cases
There are eight people in hospital with Covid in the region.
Funding will not affect council positions on Three Waters reforms
Local mayors have welcomed the Three Waters compensation package.
Whanganui: stink at meatworks came from helping hand
Affco says an odour problem was due to taking on extra rendering.
Heritage flight over North Island throughout Saturday
The flight is to mark the Royal New Zealand Air Force's 85th birthday.
South Taranaki house values up 86%; rates won't necessarily follow suit
Just because a property value may have increased, rates will not increase proportionately.
First home buyers 'getting some really good deals'
For first home buyers who have the funding, now is a good time to buy in Whanganui.
Community donations sought for Pātea museum
There is a $50,000 shortfall to pay for the museum's new building.
Person taken to hospital after South Taranaki car crash
Police said no road blockages were caused by the accident.
Cost of living bites
The rising cost of living is having a huge impact on the community and support agencies.
Water use freed up in South Taranaki towns
South Taranaki people can use water freely from April 2- but are asked to use it wisely.
Consumer spending up despite drop in tourism
The unemployment rate has dropped significantly as average earnings rise
Huntley School claims three medals at triathlon nationals
Hugo Skerman, Toby Gill and Lucy Easton had podium finishes.
444 new Covid-19 cases, three being treated in hospital
The Whanganui District Health Board region has 444 new Covid-19 cases.