
Region's RSA presidents make hard Anzac Day decisions
Many Anzac Day commemorations have been scaled back across the region.
Many Anzac Day commemorations have been scaled back across the region.
Crews were alerted to the fire in Taihape just before 1.30am.
Dedication, a wide range of skills and being able to drop everything are needed.
A motorcyclist had to be rescued from the bottom of a bank after a crash near Taihape.
People with symptoms urged to get tested, isolate if necessary to help "slow the spread".
There is a pop-up RAT testing station at the Whanganui Racecourse.
The practice has been operating out of its current premises for the past 10 years.
RATs take just 20 minutes to get a result versus days for PCR testing.
Roads across the wider Whanganui region are closed due to flooding and slips.
There's plenty of rain on the way for the region this long weekend.
Locations of interest in the Whanganui DHB area are continuing to increase.
Mōkai Pātea people want old wrongs righted and a new future through their claims.
The district has joined the Welcoming Communities programme.
"We've been very, very lucky in this region so far, but it's just a matter of time."
New fit-for-purpose fire station in Taihape will attract new volunteers, chief hopes.
The trio appeared for an administrative hearing in Taihape District Court on Monday.
Niwa predicts a hot summer, with possible drought and heavy rain events.
A weaving project is adding another injection of life to Te Ao Hou Marae.
The new facility is expected to open on Wednesday.
The Rangitīkei and South Taranaki districts are now 90 per cent fully vaccinated.
Monday's wild weather is believed to have damaged the track, causing the derailment.
Whanganui will remain in the red setting until December 30.
An exhibition includes a special item for a Whanganui Regional Museum staff member.
Another 325 vaccinations are needed for Whanganui to hit 90 per cent first dose.
The building has been deemed high risk in an earthquake.
Whanganui's mayor and MP have differing views on the framework.
The Whanganui District now sits at 54th position.
Whanganui is now sitting at 51st place in the race to 90 per cent vaccination.
Iwi from the Taihape area have announced their negotiators.
The council plans to establish two Māori wards in the north and south of the district