'Massive blow': Hundreds of jobs lost as Winstone shuts mills
One of the central North Island's biggest employers has made the call to shut two mills.
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Hundreds lose jobs as Ruapehu mills close
'As tough as this news is, our people need certainty to get on with their lives.'
Residents thrilled with visit from St George's art students
Art students from St George’s Preparatory School visit Living Waters
'Had a gutsful': Woolworths staff join nationwide protest
'They have had a gutsful. They are underpaid, undervalued and understaffed.'
Fryer fire at Bloody Burgers a reminder for other businesses
'The guy who was changing the oil has done that job probably 50 times before.'
Local singer-songwriter Charlotte Melser's ‘sold out’ show
Charlotte Melser took to Whanganui’s Repertory Theatre stage in front of a full house
Consent granted for 93ha solar farm
Around 103,000 solar panels will be built by Harmony Energy.
Comment: Scenic stroll turns to canine chaos
OPINION: Kevin Page has a muddy adventure.
Brown says councils must respect ratepayer money
'Finding savings isn’t a one-off exercise,' the Local Government Minister says.
Chance of 'squally thunderstorms' in Whanganui
MetService is forecasting a mixed bag of weather for Whanganui this week.
Feedback sought on highway tolls in lower North Island
NZTA proposes to toll two new highways in the lower North Island.
Successful event for Starfish Project in Whanganui
The Givealittle page is still open until the end of October for the Starfish Project.
Bartlett dominates Strada Road Series race
The Whanganui Cycling Club Strada 5 Road Series is proving quite popular.
Rob Rattenbury: The value of maintaining friendship
OPINION: You never have to explain yourself to a true friend
Kai Iwi flying fox set to return
Kai Iwi residents started a petition calling for its reinstatement.
Will forestry rob hundreds of Kiwis of jobs? Meat processing sector confronts big livestock dip
One million fewer lambs next spring raises economic red flag in meat-processing industry.
‘No safe amount’: The push to raise Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder awareness
'Any amount is harmful, it is pretty much like Russian roulette.'
The 'cross-pollination' of Sarjeant's opening season
'Let’s change the type of thinking around what a gallery can be.'
'An old-school MP': Peter Gresham remembered
'You would struggle to find anyone with a bad word to say about him.'
Council to control Sarjeant cafe
Cafe profits could 'start chipping away' at gallery operating costs, but there is a risk.
Gareth Carter: Grow some summer berries
Comment: Gareth Carter has tips on growing strawberries this season.
Twelve councillors to represent district after next election
Representation has been 'strongly debated' at previous council meetings.
Open day to celebrate Hakeke Street Community Centre's expansion
Hakeke Street Community Centre and Love and Learn Childcare Community Open Day
How every team can win the Ranfurly Shield (except Southland)
All roads will go through Hawke’s Bay starting this weekend against the Tasman Mako.
Move your body for mental health
Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) starts on September 23.
Camera Club captures local churches for posterity
Whanganui Camera Club members have taken over 2000 photos of nearly 70 churches.
Police call for sightings of missing Australian tourist
Elizabeth Wielga is thought to have left her accommodation in Tongariro on August 30.
Rugby: Taonga on line as Whanganui face Thames Valley test
It's Whanganui's first crack at the trophy.
New sewerage pipe connecting prison to council treatment plant
The Department of Corrections project has an overall cost of around $14 million.
Whanganui rugby: Props clock 50 games
The milestone was achieved in a record-shattering 91-7 victory.
Ruapehu council slams poll law, seeks further advice
The council voted unanimously to keep the Māori ward.
South Taranaki votes to keep Māori wards
The decision was made at the council's extraordinary meeting on Wednesday.