Horizons proposes 8 per cent rates increase next year
The rise is needed to pay for the council's planned heavier workload.
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Harvard graduate appointed to UCOL chief executive role
UCOL's new chief executive comes with a wealth of education-leadership experience.
Council will need to decide future of water infrastructure
The Government's Three Waters Reforms raise concerns about the future of Whanganui waters.
Marton local to dig deep in heavy metal showdown
Neil Tau is one of 12 competing for the title of New Zealand's best excavator operator.
Celebration of qualifications earned during year of disruptions
The UCOL Whanganui graduation will cap an extraordinary year of tertiary achievements.
Collegiate debaters not a team to argue with
Collegiate took the top spot for the first time since 2006.
Whanganui news in brief: Gumboot kudos, rail bridge struck
Train travel stopped for 24 hours after a truck carrying a digger struck a bridge
Good vibes at inaugural music festival
After the uncertainty of Covid alert level shifts, Sound Valley finally launched.
'Meet a Muslim': National roadshow ahead of mosque attacks anniversary
'Ignorance leads to misunderstandings,' says imam touring NZ.
Our biggest decision: What to do about water
Big decisions are looming for councils in the Government's three waters reform programme.
Commercial property investors buy former sawmill site
The new owners are now looking for tenants who may provide local jobs.
Dead body in The Square: Police want public's help
The death is being treated as unexplained.
Teacher deregistered after marrying girl he taught in primary school
Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal says teacher's misconduct was "at the most extreme".
Bartley initiative brings health care to the people
Robert Bartley and family have started a foundation to fund region health care.
Record entries for golf croquet tournament
The annual Jane Winstone tournament was held in Whanganui on February 13-14.
Unlawfully detained: NZDF conducting full inquiry into man's military police kidnap allegation
Minister confirms inquiry into "serious" allegation man was kidnapped by military police.
State Highway 5 closed due to fallen trees
Waka Kotahi NZTA hopes State Highway 5 will be open by lunchtime today.
Wanganui Warriors ready to rumble
The superstock team anticipates a massive weekend of racing in Palmerston North.
Six helicopters battling spreading forestry fire near Palmerston North
Fire crews battled the forest blaze for hours yesterday.
Speed stacker champ has many other talents you don't know about
The 22-year-old's interests include music, speed stacking, architecture and cooking.
Record breaker: How Whanganui retail boomed in 2020
Whanganui's local economy saw a boom last year, despite the threat of Covid-19.
Russell Bell: Welcome to 2021, hope you remember me
"An overseas business described Covid-19 as being 'hit by a car'."
The companies dumping contaminants down the drain - and getting away with it
Some of New Zealand's biggest manufacturers and brands are repeat offenders.
Turning 21 in 2021: Millennium babies on growing up in the 21st century
Seven young Whanganui people turn 21 in 2021 - and are looking ahead to their futures.
Summer brings Te Araroa walkers to Whanganui
A young French duo are stocking up before walking south to finish the trail in Wellington.
Marton woman honoured for her work with choirs
Alison Stewart has a lifelong passion for choral music.
'Elephant in the room' named in New Year Honours
Sue Anderson has been the independent facilitator for restorative justice processes.
Vic Ave social housing complex ready for tenants
New and renovated units in Victoria Ave to house 70 - 80 from social housing register.
'Joy and creativity' a winning formula for Anglican vicars
The Anglican Parish of Whanganui has three monastic movements within it, new vicars say.
Whanganui arts collective celebrates young artists
Grace Swanston has won the Whanganui Fine Arts 2020 Youth Scholarship Award.
Sound Valley finally has a home
Cooks Gardens will host Kora, The Black Seeds, NLC and more at Sound Valley in February.
Iwi to expand training courses in 2021
Ngā Wairiki-Ngāti Apa people get a snapshot of progress at their annual general meeting.
Visual treats in store at Whanganui gallery and booksellers
Step inside the magical world of children's books and stunning illustrations.
Man considers kidnap charges against military police after car incident
Man considering kidnap charges against military police officers who 'detained' him.