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'Absolutely shocked': Woman suffers bruising, fractured ribs on boardwalk
'I was just walking along and just suddenly I was on my face.'
Latest from Whanganui District Council
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Theatre's $1 sale delayed as retaining wall plan stalls
Whanganui's Repertory Theatre escaped demolition in 2024.
'Massive implications': Clock ticking for possible council mergers
'The Government has given us a chance to go early, before it’s done to us...'
'Will not be tolerated': Review ordered after prisoners escape cells in van
All three prisoners remained locked in the vehicle and are now at Whanganui Prison.
Police probe link between fatal house fire and fatal crash near Ruapehu
Both deceased are yet to be formally identified by police.
'Not a black and white issue': Museum edges towards council takeover
The council provides nearly 90% of the museum's funding.
'People’s safety comes first': Cliffside camp site permanently closed
'This will make sense to locals who know the area well.'
'Very welcome news': Speed limits dropping around schools
Whanganui District Council's project has a budget of $694,000.
Dog control: Whanganui backs status quo as neighbours push big changes
The Whanganui council says current dog laws are not a pressing concern locally.
Nurses caring for killer mistakenly believed he was there for ‘respite’
Reviews found weak whānau involvement and gaps in forensic community oversight.
State of emergency lifted in Whangārei; focus turns to recovery
Whangārei has now moved into a 28-day formal recovery phase.
Food insecurity ‘new normal’ as support agencies fight to stay open
'It’s not a one-off thing that’s going to disappear.'
Public pushback on social housing development
'The integrity of the street needs to be respected.'
'Sitting thigh-to-thigh': Why Whanganui's taxi-buses will not return
'A Toyota HiAce is a great vehicle for your family, band or church group.'
Community 'quite happy' about freedom camp site closure
'It's pretty much a free-for-all.'
'Unsanitary conditions': Residents evicted from 'dangerous' building
'This kind of action is very rare.'
Man linked to Ruatiti double homicide probe pleads not guilty to new charges
The man denies two separate charges that are not linked to the killings.
‘Something awful is going to happen’: Hordes of roaming deer spark residents' fears
Residents say roaming deer are eating gardens and causing road near-misses.
'Just like having a toddler': Council urges caution on puppy presents
'People just don’t realise how much training, time, and money they have to dedicate'.
Police issue arrest warrant for man linked to Ruatiti double homicide as hunt for him continues
People are urged to call 111 if they see Cole and not to approach him.
'A gesture of courage’: Whanganui hapū celebrate settlement milestone
The deed includes more than $50m in redress and a formal Crown apology.
Caravan hurled over car as tornado leaves trail of damage at campground
A shed housing live electrical switchboards was destroyed by the tornado.
Council withdraws infringements for Lego sign as owner battles cancer
Dave Moore's artwork will stay for the moment.
Pay bump for councils
Salaries for Whanganui, Ruapehu and Rangitīkei elected members have been set for 2025-28.