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Strong winds and rain batter region
Roads across the wider Whanganui region are closed due to flooding and slips.
Commemoration of the region's first NZ rail disaster at Ōngarue
Passengers on the train were from Whanganui, Raetihi, Ohakune and Marton.
Cricket: Whanganui sides ready for second round of Coastal Challenge Cup
Marist and United both play at home this Saturday.
Minor injuries in two-vehicle crash near Marton
The crash occurred on Wellington Rd just after 4.30pm on Tuesday.
Rangitīkei district to step up welcome for newcomers
The district has joined the Welcoming Communities programme.
Where Whanganui locals can get their children vaccinated
Whanganui's Te Rito is the only children's vaccination centre in the region at the moment.
'It was a good save': Marton volunteers contain house fire
Two Marton fire trucks attend Wing's Line house fire.
Where to go for water adventures around the region
This region has got you covered, no matter what you're into
Rangitīkei libraries off-limits for unvaccinated
Those visiting libraries in Rangitīkei will now need to be vaccinated.
Year in Review: Masters Games a highlight of action-packed February
Year in Review: February 2021
Year in review: Sun and festivities kicked off Whanganui's 2021
Year in review:January 2021
The 90% Project: Whanganui DHB closes in on milestone as country hits 90%
The Rangitīkei and South Taranaki districts are now 90 per cent fully vaccinated.
Investigation launched into Rangitīkei train derailment
Monday's wild weather is believed to have damaged the track, causing the derailment.
Rangitīkei flooding fears ease, Pipiriki Raetihi Rd closed by mud
Heavy rain caused some issues around the region on Monday night.
Whanganui to remain in Red, move to Orange confirmed in time for New Year
Whanganui will remain in the red setting until December 30.
Top Towns: Whanganui just 325 doses away from 90 per cent
Another 325 vaccinations are needed for Whanganui to hit 90 per cent first dose.
'We should be in orange': Whanganui mayor and MP at odds over traffic light system
Whanganui's mayor and MP have differing views on the framework.
Top Towns: How does Whanganui rank?
The Whanganui District now sits at 54th position.
Top Towns: Whanganui drops another position
Whanganui is now sitting at 51st place in the race to 90 per cent vaccination.
Final proposal for Rangitīkei District Council makeup
The council plans to establish two Māori wards in the north and south of the district
Vaccine mandates for council staff on the table
All councils are undertaking a health and safety review before deciding on mandates.
Top Towns: How is Whanganui's vax rollout holding up?
A total of 73.5 per cent of Whanganui's population is fully vaccinated.
Top Towns: Whanganui down, Rangitīkei up in jabs tally
Whanganui has dropped from 42nd to 48th position in NZ's vaccination rankings.
Lake Alice patients frustrated by police investigation delay
Former patients have spent decades waiting to see if their pleas for justice are answered.
House destroyed by fire in Whangaehu
The blaze took 40 minutes to get under control.
'Anti-democratic': Local mayors react to Three Waters decision
Councils ignored and decision making taken 'out of our hands', says mayor.
Marton Market Day canned due to Covid-19 restrictions
The event can only take place under Alert Level 1
How Covid-19 has affected local events
Uncertainty about Covid-19 is cancelling or postponing a whole raft of spring events.
'Will we get to $3 a litre?' - petrol prices rise
Cost of fuel at the pump mainly depends on business model of service station, NZAA says.
'I can't leave him behind': Woman walking Te Araroa with feathery friend
Disabled cockatiel Ollie is accompanying an 'unfit' 59yo on her epic trail walk.
Bowling club celebrates centenary
Whanganui East Bowling Club will celebrate its 100 years in December.