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Weird and wonderful soap box 'machines' tear down Drews Ave
Vehicles of all shapes and sizes whizzed down Drews Ave to the delight of onlookers.
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Kāinga Ora housing plans reveal 30-property developments
Kāinga Ora also wants common spaces, both indoor and outdoor, for some developments
'Athletics is the best': All smiles despite rainy opening day at Colgate Games
Athletics was a great pathway for all sports, Athletics NZ's Peter Pfitzinger said.
'Lots of effort for nothing': Honey suppliers struggling with glut
The honey industry is going through a major correction, hurting beekeepers big and small.
Consortiums welcome Govt moves on offshore renewable energy
"Renewable energy is always on the table."
'It would be nice if people would be considerate': Pleas for no donation dumping this Xmas
Most donation stores around Whanganui are closed from Christmas for a few weeks.
'I am the best person for that job': Steph Lewis to run again
“They say a week’s a long time in politics [...] so a year’s almost an eternity.”
Whanganui marathon record smashed by nearly 10 minutes
About 800 people turned out for the race around the bridges.
Offshore wind farm could bring hundreds of jobs, consortium says
She said their proposal's wind farm was "quite a bit larger" than any onshore operation
Wage squeeze: 'We'll pay the best, the most that we can'
Chamber chair Glenda Brown said businesses are pressured to pay premium wage rates.
Greyhound racing industry to continue plans to develop Whanganui tracks
Greyhound Racing NZ expects its Whanganui straight track to open next April.
Former Collegiate student wins Booker Prize
Shehan Karunatilaka went to Whanganui Collegiate between 1990 and 1992.
Whanganui restaurants grapple food price rises
"Everything's gone up ... We are losing a bit of money now."
Increasing cost of debt starting to hit mortgage holders, businesses
Businesses need to be cautious and resilient in the face of OCR rises, expert says.
Business awards to focus on survival in tough times
"This a chance to get glammed up ... connect with other businesses."
The company in Whanganui with its fingerprints all over famous retail stores
"We've been here 40 years and they [Whanganui public] have no clue."
Right time to pull back Covid-19 restrictions, Whanganui mayor says
"That doesn't stop me urging caution, wearing masks."
Business advocate says cost of Queen's memorial day should be shared
"... they will already be taking a hit in terms of lost productivity, lost output."
'The embodiment of strength and stability': Whanganui reacts to the Queen's death
Whanganui mayor recalls city's special link to the Queen
Govt money to make two city streets more 'people-friendly'
"The learnings from the bottom block was the [need] to take some time and listen."
Soldiers to attack 'enemy camp' in Harakeke Forest exercise
Soldiers will be seen around Harakeke Forest as well as Fordell and Mangamahu
"It has been one of the more difficult seasons that we've had" - local retailer
" ... local retailers will have noticed a difference in people's spending habits".
Major new funder on board as rescue helicopter rebrands
It will now be known as the Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter.
Apartment buyer says project should not have taken so long
One of the buyers has died during the time it has taken to build the project.
Dog fight investigation stops after owner takes her pet back from pound
Robi Martin says she will never report another dog bite again
MSD boss meets with workers losing jobs after dud ski season
'This [ski] season doesn't look as if it's going to get any better.'
'Mr Speaker': Adrian Rurawhe now highest officer elected by the House
"I have noticed a few things about Question Time that could be improved."
Sarjeant Gallery's extension will take on new look
The shiny steel "Tioata" will give the building the effect of light shimmering on water.
Local car dealers say they have seen demand for new vehicles wane
Prices of near new cars are expected to "come off the boil" as the market normalises.
Whitebaiting season drops from 15 weeks to nine, concerns spots could be crowded
The whitebaiting season has been cut down from 15 weeks to just short of nine.
Hatrick Raceway to get straight track with renovations
'Nobody told us the sand tracks had a life.'
Work on new Whanganui police station could start by year end
The Police Commissioner said he hoped to see work start on a new Whanganui HQ this year.