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Rocko keeps on rolling: 8700 rocks and counting at Whanganui's Virginia Lake
The rock snake began in March 2025 with KerryAnne Baker and Balance Aotearoa’s art group.
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‘Extremely disappointing’: Iwi leaders condemn scrapping of agreements
Eleven iwi in the Horizons region had sought new partnership agreements with councils.
‘I don’t make decisions lightly’: Rangitīkei councillor Coral Raukawa stands for National in Te Tai Hauāuru
The Marton-born candidate is in her second term as a Māori ward councillor in Rangitīkei.
Five down, 18 to go: Pilot academy closure looms as planes await buyers
'We are certainly not in a position where we have to fire-sale them'.
Police-issued Glock allegedly stolen as man faces theft, firearms charges
The Glock pistol was valued at $1204 and allegedly stolen in Whanganui.
Southern Taranaki councils propose wedding without New Plymouth
Nearly 94% of South Taranaki survey respondents opposed merging with the city.
'We have proven what we can do': Ngarewa-Packer eyes another term in Te Tai Hauāuru
Ngarewa-Packer won Te Tai Hauāuru in 2023 by more than 9000 votes.
'So fresh to me': How a late start powered Haden's rise in road cycling
In June, he joined the Advanced Personnel Cycling Team with his children's backing.
Council explores airport solar project to cut power costs
'We need to think more broadly about energy security for Whanganui'.
Alec Mcnab: Watching Kerr break the mile world record
Josh Kerr shattered Hicham El Guerrouj’s 27-year-old mile record in London.
Greyhound industry resigned to its fate as end is in sight
Greyhound racing will be banned in New Zealand from August 1.
‘We watched history’: Whanganui expat gets front-row seat to Fox’s British Open glory
'I can confirm that claret tastes better out of the Claret Jug'.
Path diversion in place during pedestrian bridge works
A 4.5m concrete bridge is being built over a stormwater channel on the river walkway.
From Porirua pā boy to Parliament hopeful: Kātene’s political journey begins
'I try to position myself near levers that can help drive social change for Māori.'
Blow to Rangitīkei as Marton malt plant set to close
It was built on Wings Line in 1979.
'Gone back to our corners': Mayors need more time to form merger plans
'I'm hopeful the Government doesn't act precipitously in the short term'.
Electrician by day, cosmos by night: Photographer chases clear NZ skies and world's biggest prize
Evan McKay has been shortlisted in the world’s biggest astronomy photography award.
The Whanganui gallery displaying works by Pablo Picasso
The works were sourced from dealers across Europe.
Kevin Page: The challenges of being a Good Samaritan
OPINION: It's comforting to know there's help available when you need it.
'Thank God for Whanganui': Air Chathams reinstates some flights into city
Whanganui–Auckland air link returns but rising fuel keeps pressure on.
Barbarians and Northern squads named as Heartland campaign nears
The Barbarians feature 11 players from Marist’s Rosebowl Premiership-winning team.
Experience meets hunger as Whanganui names Heartland preseason squad
New coach Ross Williams has named a 34-player squad for the preseason.
'King of New Zealand' cuts his losses and slashes the price of his $10m 'goldmine'
Businessman sells farm for $1.6m after ditching plans to sell bottled water overseas.
Man charged after alleged assault leaves person critically injured
The injured person remains in hospital after Friday’s incident.
'Despicable act': Copper theft leaves Bulls School in the cold
School principal Megan Syme said it would take a few days to reinstall the heating.
'Bemused by the process': Council's amalgamation plan could be delayed
'We need to understand the problem we’re solving,' says Whanganui's mayor.
How a Waverley farm boy became a Māori All Black
The 23-year-old halfback was raised on a sheep and beef farm in Waverley.
Meta platforms hit by global outage, Facebook and Messenger down in NZ
Some Kiwi Facebook users were once more able to access blocked accounts around 9.25pm.
Survivor of prolific teacher paedophile encourages others to speak out
'Once a paedophile, always a paedophile,' he said after the fifth sentencing in 32 years.
What the spread of H5N1 bird flu could mean in Whanganui
Farmer David Higgins says an outbreak could wipe out his entire flock.