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Police investigate Whanganui bakery burglary
An Eftpos till was stolen, disrupting the cafe's start to the day.
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One person seriously injured in light plane crash at regional airport
Four fire crews attended, rescuing one injured person from wreckage in sand dunes.
Health services under pressure as winter illnesses ramp up
Whanganui health workers report a late surge in flu-like illnesses.
'I've done it!': 80yo skydives after raising $1200 for cancer
Eleanor Kendrick says age is no barrier after jumping above Mt Cook.
How to plant and grow dahlias from Christmas to autumn
OPINION: Now is the time to plant dahlia tubers, once the frost risk has passed.
The world is less sparkly with Dolly Parton gone
OPINION: Dolly Parton had boundless energy, grit, determination and talent.
Ngāti Ruanui recruits rangatahi to close voter gap
The team is aiming to get young voters enrolled for the general election.
‘He was a huge inspiration’: Poet donates 20% of book sales to fire service
Rebekah Burgess' grandfather Don Burgess served 11 years as a volunteer firefighter.
Police shooting justified despite de-escalation concerns, IPCA finds
The report said the incident could have been prevented through de-escalation.
Bed tax ruling leaves Ruapehu asking who will pay
The mayor says a bed tax could have eased the infrastructure burden on ratepayers.
Horizons calls halt to 11 iwi partnership processes ahead of RMA repeal
Councillors have agreed to wind down the Mana Whakahono ā Rohe processes.
Independent review clears Horizons councillor of breaking rules
The review found Elijah Pue had no financial interest in a council decision.
Rates capping means 'tough conversations' with community
'Essentially, it signals there’s an election around the corner'.
'The timing was perfect': Air Chathams marks 10-year Whanganui milestone
Chief executive Duane Emeny wants to see 'a doubling or tripling' of the fleet by 2036.
Cooks Gardens set for bumper summer of athletics
Whanganui will host the Cooks International Classic and the secondary schools champs.
Wild goats and deer threaten farms as conservation land gets $9.7m boost
The four-year programme is funded through the International Visitor Levy.
Man arrested after allegedly hitting, critically injuring person at boy racer event
The victim was found with extensive injuries.
Live-firing exercise sparks two fires at Waiouru camp
The situation was monitored overnight.
'I feel proud': Sisters follow mum into the fire service
“I think women show younger women what is possible," mum Marilla Pettman says.
Whanganui Artists Open Studios appoints new coordinator
The annual Whanganui art trail will run from March 13 to 21.
Sale of greyhound raceway 'not going to happen quickly'
'The club is certainly open to any creative approaches'.
The Whanganui people getting food aid to those in need
'People are living very much day to day.'
Rugby: Vakarorogo scores 50th first-class try
Whanganui had a 59-10 win over Ngāti Porou East Coast in the Heartland Championship.
Rugby: C.J. Stowers scores six tries in 132-12 Barbarians' win
It was the team's second friendly match with Whanganui Pasifika.
My cancer treatment took my hair, then sent it to my face
OPINION: Mrs P’s grooming efforts leave me looking like a reluctant dictator.
'Life-changing': $250,000 Lotto ticket bought in Whanganui
One of four winning Lotto First Division tickets was sold in Whanganui.
Football: Athletic look to 'kill the tie off' after strong first leg victory
The side play the second leg against Gisborne United on August 29.
Ngā Rauru launches bid to boost voting
A series of enrolment events is planned for Waverley, Pātea and Whanganui.
'Pretty appalling': Govt halts Horizons' farming consent pathway
'This is a chance for farmers to show the good work they’re doing'.
Rangitīkei's wild deer problem 'hasn't gone away'
'There is anecdotal evidence that it’s getting worse.'