Patients treated for smoke inhalation after manufacturing business fire
The fire is believed to have started in an industrial oven.
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Decision to shut overused recycling station under review after fiery backlash
The facility faces closure because of unsustainable costs and overflowing bins.
Weight of the worlds: Lifter shines on biggest stage
'No matter where you are, it's still just you and the bar.'
Athletics: Youth tours offer benefits beyond competition
Jono Maples will compete in England and Belgium this month.
Whanganui netball season opens with new courts and programmes
The David Jones Premier competition starts on Monday.
Council shields identity of chosen 40 citizens
Members are being paid $500 each to provide a recommendation to the council.
'The connector': Excitement over new highway
The current detour has resulted in 'a couple of near misses' for Whanganui truck drivers.
Weather conditions vary for Whanganui this week
Low temperatures are forecast to temporarily return to double digits this week.
National introduces bill to ban social media for under-16s
'Right now, we aren’t managing the risks for our young people well.'
Iwi boss heads new board for Taranaki Maunga
Wharehoka Wano will lead Te Tōpuni Ngārahu, a body representing the region's eight iwi.
Opinion: The cold snap revives winter traditions in our home
Mrs P likes to chase me with her cold hands late at night.
Stanford lauds 'extraordinary' resource teachers but funding changes coming
The Minister says there are 'some big announcements at the Budget'.
North Island tourism alliance formed to boost international visits
Fifteen North Island tourism groups have formed an alliance to attract key markets.
How Taranaki's dairy effluent debate reached rare consensus
Taranaki has 277 farms with consent to discharge effluent into waterways.
'You need to fix it': Lake Alice survivor taking Government to court over redress scheme
Survivor seeks judicial review of the redress scheme: 'You need to fix it'.
Fire at Bremworth’s Whanganui plant under investigation
Five fire trucks and two support vehicles attended at 5.15pm on Sunday.
Puanga to star at Matariki celebrations
The hautapu ceremony will be hosted by Ngāti Rangi at the base of Mt Ruapehu.
Rangitīkei MMA teen talents go international
The teens will travel to England and Italy in October to showcase their talent.
ACC data shows improvement with sport-induced concussions
The Whanganui District's concussion claim costs were down nearly $238,900 from 2023.
Why community support is vital for Whanganui's Sarjeant Gallery
New head of development Nicki Manthel firmly backs the endowment fund.
'Focus on the basics': Whanganui Mayor pushes back on truancy appeal
Andrew Tripe says there's a firm directive to councils to focus on the basics.
Company's switch to rail transport 'another positive forestry story'
Forest360's move takes 8 truck & trailer loads of logs off the road to New Plymouth daily.
Another councillor announces mayoralty bid
He joins Josh Chandulal-Mackay and incumbent Andrew Tripe in the race.
How a Whanganui event is shaping NZ's future basketball stars
Teams travelled to Whanganui from all corners of the country.
Opinion: Why camellias are the star of your autumn garden
Comment: Early flowering camellias are popular for hedges and patio areas.
Opinion: The collaboration challenge facing NZ's community services
Opinion: The survivor hui showed successful collaboration despite limited resources.
Go it alone: Submitters back status quo for water delivery
'Support your ratepayers and vote as instructed by your community.'
Feilding death not suspicious, police confirm after inquiry
Police spent three days at the property investigating the death.
Whanganui iwi leader appointed to Waitangi Tribunal
Gerrard Albert has been appointed for a three-year term.
Pure Tūroa names new boss
Jono Dean will focus on making Tūroa a world-class alpine destination.
‘Critical milestone’ for Whakapapa ski field
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton is urging unity over the 10-year lease.
Wild weather causes power outages, flight cancellations
The windy and wet weather is expected to continue in Whanganui over the next few days.
Abuse in Care: 52 Lake Alice survivors opt for rapid payment
Govt says 120 people as of April 24 have so far been deemed eligible for payment.