Whanganui news
Fire-ravaged home 60m from fire station serves as stark reminder for community
'Two or three minutes later you’re watching your house burn down.'
‘It will be ugly’: Council warns on cost of water
Ruapehu's council hit its debt ceiling while expecting relief from Three Waters cash.
Burgermania hits Whanganui
'We all offer different experiences and versions of the same thing.'
Bumper season for naked pumpkin seeds
'It’s definitely a labour-intensive operation but we love what we’re doing.'
Hospital's 'last remaining vestige' to be restored
Whanganui Regional Heritage Trust and Whanganui’s two Rotary clubs are behind the project.
'Inclusive of everybody': A decade since Whanganui River Deed of Settlement
'Everybody who lives alongside the river has a role to play.'
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Sisters' rowing bronze 'something really special'
Whanganui female rowers have made the podium at every Olympics since 2012.
Burgermania hits Whanganui
'We all offer different experiences and versions of the same thing.'
'Inclusive of everybody': A decade since Whanganui River Deed of Settlement
'Everybody who lives alongside the river has a role to play.'
‘It will be ugly’: Council warns on cost of water
Ruapehu's council hit its debt ceiling while expecting relief from Three Waters cash.
Investigation into cause of house fire
'The damage was significant and we have a specialist fire investigator out there.'
'Mountain keeps getting higher': Operational pause at Ruapehu mills
WPI chief executive Mike Ryan says 'some sort of government intervention' may be required.
Netball: Close games in lead-up to semifinals
Both secondary school teams in Premier 1 played arguably their best netball yet.
Kiwis in action: Full Paris Olympics schedule
The Kiwis in action schedule for the Paris Olympics.
Rail hub 'a phenomenal opportunity'
'We are bullish as to what can happen from here.'
Kevin Page: A walk in fresh air ends in tears
OPINION: 'There was an almighty, thunderous roar.'
Triumph motorcycle owners fly the British flag in Whanganui
Triumph motorcycle owners in Whanganui are well-catered for.
Man suffers gunshot wounds while hunting in Tongariro Forest
Due to the remote location, the man was winched out by helicopter.
Frosty mornings for Whanganui
Niwa takes a look at trends in New Zealand's weather patterns.
Whanganui church to mark 150 years
Westmere Presbyterian Memorial Church preparing to celebrate its 150th birthday.
Rob Rattenbury: A tribute to Whanganui East
OPINION: We've always been east bank people. It's got something for everyone.
J.B. Phillips remembered as ‘literary sporting legend’
The former journalist was the 'heartbeat of our sporting community'.
Rugby: Taranaki lesson for Whanganui women's side
Whanganui kicks of its North Island Heartland Series campaign on August 19.
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Kevin Page: A walk in fresh air ends in tears
OPINION: 'There was an almighty, thunderous roar.'
Rob Rattenbury: A tribute to Whanganui East
OPINION: We've always been east bank people. It's got something for everyone.
Comment: The art of living with dying
Nicky Rennie: Every story has a beginning, a middle and an end, as does life.
Gareth Carter: Vegetable harvesting time in winter garden
Comment: Broccoli is the garden gift that keeps on giving.
Kevin Page: A walk in the fresh air can be a tonic for the soul
OPINION: I suddenly had to go out of town.
Gareth Carter: Winter roses provide spectacular displays
Comment: Gareth Carter has tips on growing winter or lenten roses.
Fire-ravaged home 60m from fire station serves as stark reminder for community
'Two or three minutes later you’re watching your house burn down.'
How council will manage 'bricks and mortar' assets
'We are attempting to lead the way a little bit with this.'
Sport
Kiwis in action: Full Paris Olympics schedule
The Kiwis in action schedule for the Paris Olympics.
Rugby: Whanganui women to take on Taranaki Whio
The match is in Waverley at 1pm on Saturday.
Rugby: Veteran Whanganui reps named in Development squad
“He’s said, ‘it’s come right’. I said, ‘that usually happens when you rest it’.”
Olympics 2024: Canada reach quarters despite spying penalty
Live updates of all the action from the Paris Olympics on day five.
Olympics 2024: Greatest team ever? NZ's golden side
Live updates of all the action from the Paris Olympics on day four.
Netball: Tough, even battle for Marist and Kaierau
The lead changed several times during the hard-fought match.
Hipango appointed to Sports Tribunal
The former Whanganui politician is one of four new appointments.
Ranfurly Shield holders go on try-scoring romp: A dozen will be fine, thank you
The new back-three all scored tries in the first half.
OneRoof property news
Don't get sucked in by 5.99% rates - fixing for longer 'foolish', warn experts
Brokers advise borrowers to hold out for cheaper rates.
Revealed: Where Kiwis have the best chance of buying a house for less than $500,000
The numbers show the hotspots for affordable homes.
Miner's surprising igloo home in NZ's cheapest town has $390,000 price tag
Jack Ewen's unusual-looking property is built to keep heat in and costs down.
Car news & advice
Supercars of the Decades, 1960s: Lamborghini Miura
If any supercar truly sums up the 1960s, it is the Lamborghini Miura.
BMW NZ adds X5 xDrive30d to Sport Collection lineup
New edition adds bigger wheels, extra kit and more style.
One-off Porsche 911 GT3 RS pays tribute to Swiss racer Jo Siffert
Porsche has unveiled a one-off tribute to one of its legendary racing drivers.
Whanganui Midweek
Triumph motorcycle owners fly the British flag in Whanganui
Triumph motorcycle owners in Whanganui are well-catered for.
Whanganui church to mark 150 years
Westmere Presbyterian Memorial Church preparing to celebrate its 150th birthday.
Rural news
‘Forest Maker’ calls on Kiwi farmers to plant more trees: ‘You will gain so much’
'Instead of impacting your wallet, in the long run it's going to end up benefiting you.'
NZ opts out of joint standard on infant formula
'We will now implement a New Zealand standard over the next five years.'
The Country: Andrew Hoggard on NZ's infant formula standard
Andrew Hoggard, Kate Acland, Doug Avery, Shane McManaway, Todd Clark.
Couple say goodbye to Te Puke Truffles
When they planted their trees, they’d never even tried a truffle.
Red Sea turmoil impacts Kiwi shipping, Maersk warns of supply chain delays
Tauranga and Auckland ports experience knock-on effects of Red Sea tension.
NZ's only organic chicken farm sold to Inghams
Ben and George Bostock will remain involved in the business.
Whanganui news
'That was a pretty spectacular sight'
Whanganui firefighter Bryan Barkla reflects on his 50-year career.
Gareth Carter: Vegetable harvesting time in winter garden
Comment: Broccoli is the garden gift that keeps on giving.
Comment: The art of living with dying
Nicky Rennie: Every story has a beginning, a middle and an end, as does life.
Oarsome News: Council portfolio restructure
A monthly column by Whanganui district councillor Philippa Baker-Hogan.
Police hunt for woman linked to Facebook scams and on the run
Police ask for the public's help finding Ashleigh Houston, believed to be in Manawatū.
Touch of frost with sunshine for weekend
MetService says the days should warm up quickly after a chilly start.
Violin and piano duo to play as part of Whanganui concert series
The August 10 concert will feature music for both violin and piano duo, and solo piano.
Step forward for Taihape Town Hall revitalisation
The journey begins for Taihape's beloved town hall to reopen.
Kaitoke School's new bus gets big tick from students
Kaitoke School’s new bus has been a work in progress for the past six years.
Council calls public meetings on future of Māori ward
Ruapehu District Council will have meetings in Ohakune and Taumarunui.
Sisters' rowing bronze 'something really special'
Whanganui female rowers have made the podium at every Olympics since 2012.
Whanganui River whānau working together for nature
'The results are looking good for both land and people.'
Family’s front yard cabin still standing despite infringement notice
If the cabin was out the back, it would be OK.
Rugby: Whanganui women to take on Taranaki Whio
The match is in Waverley at 1pm on Saturday.
Rugby: Veteran Whanganui reps named in Development squad
“He’s said, ‘it’s come right’. I said, ‘that usually happens when you rest it’.”
Bolivia proves winning hand for Wanganui Women's Club
Card games among the activities that bring members together.
Family recipe wins over pie judges
'My son asked me for three years to make it into a pie.'
Olympics 2024: Canada reach quarters despite spying penalty
Live updates of all the action from the Paris Olympics on day five.
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