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Whanganui council to fix 27km of roads this summer
The council will apply new chipseal to 41 roads and streets by March.
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'Real vote of confidence': Carl Bates re-elected in Whanganui
'I haven’t taken anything for granted,' the National Party MP says.
Hipango-Brownlie returns for third parliamentary stint
The former Whanganui MP for National is back in Parliament with a new party, NZ First.
Ngarewa-Packer says Māori voters 'had confidence in our strategy'
'You've got to work very hard to advocate for such a large Māori electorate.'
Firefighters drop siren for personal phone alerts after harassment online
The volunteer brigade attended 12 calls in October, including six medical incidents.
What Whanganui candidates learned from the election campaign
Election day is this Saturday.
Waiōuru's annual fireworks and bonfire cancelled under fire ban
A significant vegetation fire in the Waiōuru area led to the prohibited fire season.
Police investigate 'significant' copper theft from two Marton powerlines
About 300m of copper powerline wiring was stolen.
Whanganui runner Nat Kirk’s journey to social media fame
His videos on making running fun have amassed nearly half a million Instagram followers.
Data Igloo buys Karioi Mill site for data centre and pellet factory
The factory is expected to employ 60 to 80 people, with an initial 12 at the data centre.
'It was so worth it': Six-year dream realised with three dog agility awards
Erin Ball was the only Kiwi among more than 300 Australian handlers.
Revival of ancient but neglected Taranaki pā Turuturu Mokai begins
Three of six planned stages are complete, including a new car park, paths and a bridge.
Future of Whanganui City College tower still up in air
The tower has dominated the Whanganui skyline for 47 years.
'There’s very little left': Fears for Raetihi as council weighs cuts to south Ruapehu facilities
It spends about $500,000 a year operating the two southern offices.
Buried 2008 bore failure behind Castlecliff's sand problem
The council has logged 2743 response-related records, including 310 operational tasks.
Waverley water treatment plant gets $2.7m upgrade
Construction is expected to begin in mid-November and be finished next October.
New principal targets sharper perception and bigger roll for City College
'The sense of identity they have here is quite powerful,' Martyn Knapton says.
Tuna traps to industrial heritage: Museum talk traces generations of innovation
The free talk starts at 12.15pm on October 23 at the Davis Theatre.
'No one walks alone': Hīkoi of Hope returns to Whanganui
This year’s hīkoi has been moved to coincide with Te Oranganui-led Whānau Ora Day.
'Bring back those good days': Fireworks extravaganza returns to Waiōuru
Organisers raised $5000 for this year’s fireworks display.
Whanganui Prison staff aim to extend indoor rowing world record
The team will row for 15 days in three-hour shifts, working in pairs.
Whanganui council starts removing sand from Castlecliff water network
The affected network has been split into six areas for a staged response.
J Williams Jewellers on market as owner retires after 56 years
Founded in 1905, the business is for sale with its heritage premises.
Delayed Whanganui Hospital upgrades now due before next winter
The $1.5 million project is part of a $100m hospital upgrade fund.
'Still not enough': Whanganui allocated two additional healthcare staff
The Central region, including Whanganui, gets 76 new fulltime equivalent roles.
Castlecliff water issue unresolved after a month
The drinking-water tanker is now at Castlecliff Beach after its batteries were stolen.
Vessel documentary follows potter Rick Rudd and Quartz Museum
Filmmakers hope as many locals as possible will see the film.
Whanganui Hospital ED to gain two treatment spaces, second staffroom
The ED will remain open during work expected to finish before winter 2027.
'Limping around, no treatment': Whanganui-led team performs Tonga's first joint replacements
Tongan patients previously had to travel overseas for surgery at a cost of $35,000.
'Real kick in the guts': DoC urges return of stolen sign letters
Brass letters spelling ‘National Park’ have been stolen from an entrance sign.
External specialists brought in as water problems continue
A tanker providing drinking water will remain in Castlecliff until Friday.
Cannabis growing Suzanne Aubert honoured 100 years since death amid push for sainthood
Religious leaders want to make Suzanne Aubert the country's first Catholic saint.