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'These works have attitude. Rough and stroppy, they’re shifty and have sass.'
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Stockcar driver shares progress after crash left him with critical injuries
Gerry Linklater had a life-changing crash at Whanganui's Oceanview Speedway in 2025.
'Absolutely not what I expected': New councillors share thoughts on first 12 months
'I’m there to represent the community the best I can'.
School wins $10,000 and Black Fern visit to make bike-track dream real
Black Fern Renee Holmes visited Aranui School to celebrate its road safety win.
Nicky Rennie: I visited the City Mission and my mind was blown
Demand for City Mission Whanganui services has doubled in the past year.
Gareth Carter: How to prepare soil and grow a new lawn in spring or autumn
Spring is the ideal time to repair patchy, weedy lawns before summer.
Dublin St Bridge closes overnight Thursday for repairs
It will be closed from 9pm to 6am on Friday.
Government announces funding for Horopito Hub project
The hub will add toilets, parking and safer shuttle access for visitors.
'Every mayor in the country': Tsunami drill clashes with Rotorua event
Mayors have raised concerns about missing Pacific Wave while at SuperLocal.
25 years on, Whanganui women recall waking to 9/11 attacks
Two Whanganui-based New Yorkers recall where they were when the 9/11 attacks began.
Backyard ultra winner to be named 'Reservoir Dog'
Runners must complete a 6.7km loop of the Rangitīkei circuit every hour until one remains.
'We decide together': Whanganui political party targets the middle ground
"You can get out and talk to people, and I truly believe that’s what resonates the most."
Ngāti Rangi takes stake in Waiōuru Defence land under new 50-home deal
The development is expected to be completed by mid-2028.
RAAF sets up overseas arming and refuelling point at Ōhakea
The NZDF cancelled a trip by the two Australian F-35A jets to the South Island today.
Castlecliff water issues continue, tanker brought in for alternative supply
Affected areas included Cornfoot St, Mānuka St, Seafront Rd and Taupata St.
Wednesday’s flyover at Ōhakea
RAAF F-35A jets training with an RNZAF P-8 Poseidon aircraft at RNZAF Base Ōhakea, near Palmerston North. Video / Noam Mānuka Lazarus
Council seeks 'investors with heart' for housing entity
'It will be very anchored in this community and very controlled by this community.'
Gary McCormick 'back on the road' and heading to Whanganui
'It is a monumental show, bigger than The Rolling Stones as far as I’m concerned.'
Alec McNab: NZSS team wins nine medals at Australian cross country
New Zealand secondary school athletes won nine medals in Ballarat.
Full Tongariro Northern Circuit to reopen almost a year after blaze
The new Oturere Hut will open on December 18 after weather delays.
'Goal posts firmly set' for new surf lifeguard HQ
The new building will have roughly the same footprint as the existing one.
Author brings love of Dracula to Sarjeant Gallery
Noelle McCarthy will speak about her new memoir at the Sarjeant on September 12.
Police officer charged with tipping off drug suppliers, drug possession
Peter Gray is suspended from duty on full pay.
'Best thing ever': Hurricanes bring title trophy to Whanganui
Hurricanes staff and Brett Cameron helped run activities for kids at Springvale Stadium.
'Significant contamination' identified at Whanganui Port
'Like all ports, it’s an old industrial site.'
Whanganui Tours among four finalists for national Māori tourism award
Winners will be announced in Christchurch on November 4.
Rugby: Horowhenua-Kāpiti end Whanganui's unbeaten run
Whanganui’s errors proved costly as Horowhenua-Kāpiti claimed a 19-17 win.
Lights on, no one home: Govt spends $4.5m on Chateau Tongariro maintenance since closure
More than $1.4m has gone on power and gas while Chateau Tongariro sits closed.
Rugby: Winning starts for Whanganui U18 teams
The girls' and boys' teams both won their away games on Saturday.
Zoo trip revives childhood memories of Guy the Gorilla and mating zebras
OPINION: The experience was enough for grandad to decide zoo visits were off the agenda.