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Broadway electrical equipment to be updated
Planned power outages will be needed for the area at various times
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Local Focus: Peter Oskam on Candidate Camera
Meet Peter Oskam, standing for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Cerise Packer on Candidate Camera
Meet Cerise Packer, who is standing for Whanganui District Council.
Alleged attempted murderer can be named after suppression expires
Richard Malcolm has appeared in Whanganui High Court.
Mayoral candidate serves time for dodging sentence
Quinton Murray Berrett was released from prison the day before voting opens.
Drone captures video of cat stuck in tree as rescue mission continues
"I've never seen anything like this, this is definitely my biggest rescue."
Busy athletics season ahead for Cooks Gardens
The famous track will host several national events.
'Ultimate owner' sought for former Native Land Court building
Finding a 'cornerstone investor' for the restoration project is the next step.
Watkin wins player of the year at cricket awards
Attention now turns to the 2022/23 season.
Whanganui Athletic finally have playoff opponent
The club begins its bid for ascension to Central League this Saturday.
Michael Law wants to build an app to make council more transparent
"Council is our largest business in Whanganui. It needs to be run like a business."
Mayoral candidates put up 'good clean fight'
Hamish McDouall, Andrew Tripe and DC Harding have shared their ideas for the future.
WDC candidate will advocate for homeless, disabled
Meet Gill Howard, who is running for the Whanganui District Council.
Hāwera teen wins overall excellence award
The 15-year-old won an award at the Blue Light life skills camp.
Check your Lotto numbers, Whanganui players
A ticket bought by a Whanganui player has collected the first division prize.
Whanganui reggae band takes out major prize at Māori Music Awards
Band's attention now turns to a full length album.
Newell wants to take his community experience to the council table
WDC candidate wants to focus on helping kids before it's too late.
Money available for locals taking climate action
A maximum of $20,000 will be allocated to successful applicants.
Good dogs? Whanganui's annual dog report delivers the verdict
Whanganui's dog pound is currently full.
Why you might see more seals around Whanganui this spring
The "happy and chunky" adult male seal is an increasingly common sight.
Dangerous driver tries to blame mate after causing crash
Glyn Ackroyd fled the scene after the crash - and then told police his friend was driving.
Hospice and Mitre 10 Mega put on Ladies' Night
Ladies' Night tonight at Mitre 10 Mega
South Taranaki hapū call for extended kaimoana ban
Most hapū of Ngāruahine will this week request an official ban along their coastline.
Local Focus: Rob Vinsen on Candidate Camera
Meet Rob Vinsen, running for Whanganui District Council.
Local Focus: Charlotte Melser on Candidate Camera
Meet Charlotte Melser, running for Whanganui District Council.
Council finds development not to blame for Tawhero School's boggy grounds
The council's report concluded the new development did not redirect water to the school.
Kapa haka nationals come to City College
The event in Whanganui is one of five taking place all over Aotearoa.
A 'dream come true' for new gym owner
"I'm not just a random person. I've got a real passion for this place."