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Buyers snap up Marton sections
Developers are planning more than 650 new sections for Marton and Bulls.
'She's very special': Te Ara a Maria visits Whanganui
"She's like an icon really. She's very special."
Eighteen new Covid cases in Whanganui DHB region
More than a third of the current active cases are in the Whanganui district.
Artist goes on safari with African creations
An impressive rhino and two giraffes have been crafted for a garden in Marton.
Groups work together for better Māori employment outcomes
Māori employment plan works alongside advances in education, health - Katarina Hina.
'Workplace, tamariki and a school' among testing sites in Marton Covid-19 outbreak
The Whanganui District Health Board is refusing to identify the sites
Nursing, tramping, travelling - there's no stopping Peg
Peg Walsh has accumulated enough experiences for two lifetimes during her 100 years.
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
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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.