Latest news from Whanganui
Rail bridge upgrade in funding limbo
The current cost for the project is $4.5 million.
Special Olympics in Whanganui turns 40
The Wanganui Special Olympics organisation is about to reach 40 years strong.
‘Never heard of it’: Kiwi develops eating disorder after severe morning sickness during pregnancy
“I couldn’t even keep water down."
Athletics: Cooks Gardens resurfacing under way
Athletics has moved to a grass track at Collegiate in the meantime.
Make & Marvel Night Market: a celebration of creativity
An evening of local art, artisan crafts, live music and delicious food.
Three youth offenders on alleged crime spree caught
The offenders are believed to be part of a wider crime spree after a Whanganui burglary.
'Well and truly overdue': New surface for courts
Laird Park's resurfacing project is set to be finished at the start of December.
Spike in dangerous virus for dogs prompts warning
'I can't stress enough that once your dog has signs, you're too late.'
Watch: Up to 55,000 people march on Parliament in unprecedented day of protest - only one arrest
As the crowd chanted, Seymour walked back into the Beehive with his MPs.
Funding shortfall for 'hugely popular' cycle programme
'There has been huge buy-in across the community, from new entrants to 85-year-olds.'
Burnt-out car left near Castlecliff beach, police making inquiries
There has been a suspicious car fire on Castlecliff Beach.
Desert Road shutting for nearly two months
'We need a minimum ground temperature of 13C to carry out pavement works.'
Kevin Page: Fuel station mix-up had me worried
OPINION: I've never found it so difficult to part with my money.
Whanganui weather: What to expect this week
The city can expect a damp, breezy week ahead.
New location for annual Whanganui event
The Art in the Garden fundraiser will take place at the end of November in a new location.
Over 2000 Whanganui residents sign to stop the boom
A Whanganui petition to ban the public sale of fireworks is heading to Parliament.
Citizenship ceremony for 30 individuals from nine countries
Ceremony welcomes new citizens to Whanganui.
‘Devastated’: Geyser the kiwi dies in suspected dog attack
Even just one kiwi death can have a devastating impact on kiwi recovery, Helen Leahy said.
'A forever project:' Changing of guard at Tarapuruhi Bushy Park
Mandy Brooke says she has "got so much out of" her 10 years as manager.
Revitalising tourism: Summer outlook for Whanganui and Ruapehu
How the summer tourism wave is expected to hit the Whanganui region.
Gareth Carter: Lots to do in vege garden in November
Opinion: It's time to plant cold-sensitive summer vegetables.
'Catastrophic fall from grace': Whanganui teacher groomed two students
The man went on to have sex with one of the teenage girls.
'Never a dull day': Whanganui gets new graduate vet
Aodhan Wildbore takes up his role as part of the Voluntary Bonding Scheme.
Q&A: Anderina McLean on Scrabble, cronuts and berries
Anderina McLean will compete in the Trans-Tasman Scrabble tournament on November 15-17.
‘Murder Most Foul’ mystery at Whanganui's Repertory Theatre
Repertory Theatre’s play of choice for October.
'It just kept getting bigger': Teens plan epic 800km Cape to Cape journey
Adventuring from the East to West Cape, three boys have turned an idea into reality.
Make-over for Whanganui's 'sporting cornerstone'
The track is set to be resurfaced for the first time since 2012.
'A lot of tears': Organisation helping single-parent families closes after 65 years
It is still making sure kids have Christmas presents this year.
Treaty Principles Bill passes first reading after House suspended for haka, ‘appalling’ disruption
The House was suspended briefly after the haka disrupted voting.