Seven crews put out fire near railway tracks
Growing blaze closed main trunk line for nearly six hours.
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Police make arrest after drug raids
Police raided two Whanganui addresses on Tuesday looking for illegal drugs.
Māori wards included for Rangitīkei elections
Each ward represents a population of approximately 1400.
Te reo Māori degrees in demand in legal profession
Whanganui's Riana Te Ngahue says her double degree helped her personal growth
Whanganui: stink at meatworks came from helping hand
Affco says an odour problem was due to taking on extra rendering.
'A hack into hauora': Music workshop aims to build connections at Rātana Pā
A free workshop to make and play traditional Māori musical instruments is on April 22.
The hidden history of NZ's Silent Army
The stories of flying 'Night Witches' among those on radar for author's latest book.
80-year mystery: Bomber in crash, killing Kiwi, washes ashore
Kiwi among victims after plane likely shot down by Nazis when "nearly home".
Ruapehu council divided on pokies policy
Mayor Don Cameron had to use his casting vote in the split decision.
Large fire at commercial premises in Levin
Emergency services from around the district are rushing to help put out the fire.
New Covid-19 support clinic set up in Whanganui
The clinic's purpose is to provide assessment and treatment to Covid-positive people.
Three soldiers burned by Molotov cocktail in training
Trio were doused in petrol and set alight during riot training.
Silver Scroll success for Seth Haapu
'It's good to have different minds come together, and have different ideas merge'
Christopher Luxon: Whanganui 'pretty buoyant' but cost of living is biting
He says National will be building its case over the next 18 months.
Connecting with heritage a highlight for principal
Whanganui City College principal Peter Kaua describes his ideal weekend in the city
Whanganui Holdings aims to 'build back' pilot academy
"Covid impacts could potentially affect things for 12-18 months before stability returns."
Can you beat it? The NZ car that has clocked up two million kilometres
Graeme Hebley bought the car in 2000. It had only done 80,000kms at that point.
Mt Ruapehu raised to volcanic alert level 2
The last time Mt Ruapehu was moved to volcanic level 2 was in December 2020.
Basketballer Kendell Heremaia's grandparents 'over the moon' at her US success
Northlander Kendell Heremaia is having major success on international basketball courts.
'Stressful': 97 per cent of schools in Taranaki, Manawatū-Whanganui have Covid-19 cases
"We can't change the pandemic, we can only change how we respond to it."
Whanganui's Fitzherbert Ave extension opens
The $3 million project was originally expected to open last August.
Whanganui couple in Poland shelter Ukraine families
"We are watching this horror, but we are close enough to make some kind of difference."
Nearly 25,000 Covid cases in Lower North Island, Palmerston North Hospital opens specialised Covid ward
The specialised 32-bed ward recently underwent a medical gas upgrade.
Museum brings in succession plan
A new role will allow someone to learn about curation of the taonga Māori collection.
Defendant hit woman to escape being attacked, lawyer claims
A man charged with wounding with intent was acting in self-defence, his lawyer claims.
Unrestrained children in car as disqualified driver flees
Michael Waitokia had three unrestrained children in his car when he fled police.
Police hear man's threats to kill ex-partner
Peter Hitchcock didn't realise police were listening when he threatened to kill his ex.
Iwi to lead Jobs for Nature project in Whanganui catchment
The project includes 290km of fencing, 630,000 plants and 100ha of pest and weed control.
Pākaitore Day 2022 turns focus to Covid
Iwi health services were handing out products and information at Pākaitore Day.
SH3 South Taranaki near Mokoia blocked following crash
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
'She's very special': Te Ara a Maria visits Whanganui
"She's like an icon really. She's very special."
Local Focus: Dumplings tea and CCP
La Fiesta activities include classes on cooking, papermaking, music, art and wellbeing.