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Road works on Forgotten World Highway to continue next year

The entire highway is on track to be sealed by the end of 2024.

'Distressed and upset': Remuera man struck in face chasing 11-13yo boys out of home

Owner of the property returned to find five youngsters in his home.

I'm new to this: Professional Wrestling

What happens when a wrestling fan tries stepping into the ring for real?

Whanganui weather: What to expect for New Year’s Eve

High temperatures and muggy conditions would make up the days leading to New Year's.

Records broken at Cemetery Circuit 2023

Lap records were broken across multiple classes over the Boxing Day event.

Mitch Rees clinches Cemetery Circuit

They were his first major wins of the season.

I’m new to this: What it's like to be a firefighter

“A new guy will just look at the flames and run towards them."

The challenges of relocating ‘offensive’ monument

The statue will be moved somewhere else.

Kevin Page: How do you respond to complete denial?

I’m jolted into sharp focus by the blast of a car horn.

Where is Unichem's defibrillator?

“Even if it saves one life, it’s worth its weight in gold.”

Sky-high shelves at Davis Library could soon be history

“As my dad joke always goes, 'We’re not short-staffed, but we have some short staff'.”

Combat sports with a view in Whanganui CBD

'The human body is the only major piece of equipment you really need.'

Whanganui alternative transport unaffected by NZTA funding halt

Use of shared pathways and bus services in Whanganui has increased over the year.

Family clocks up more than 450 years of firefighting service

Ross Fleet follows the family tradition of firefighting service.

Shane Jones’ ‘pixie-like’ hapū comment labelled arrogant by iwi

Ngāti Ruanui taiao spokesperson Graham Young said the comments were derogatory.

Ultraviolet water treatment plant will cost $1.5m

'Scoping and planning have already started and we’re looking at sizing and units.'

Strawberry harvest a 'balancing act' for iwi-led business

"We see ourselves as a multi generational investor here in our tribal rohe."

Whanganui athletics: Students shine at national champs

Plenty of athletes did not step on the podium but reached a final or set new PBs.