Month of sandy tap water in Whanganui seaside suburb as council seeks ‘assurance’ on proposed solution
Council plumbers and workers had responded to about 120 properties in the past week, Tate said. The visits…
Rick Rudd and Quartz Museum documentary Vessel to screen in Whanganui on October 20
Farley said Vessel was their fourth film featuring Whanganui artists. Writer and producer Melita Farley said the feature…
Whanganui Hospital ED set for $500,000 in improvements as demand grows
Health NZ group director operations for Whanganui Kath Fraser-Chapple said the changes would increase capacity, improve patient flow…
Waikato boxers prepare for New Zealand amateur boxing championships in Whanganui
Winning gold is a tournament goal, but there is more on the cards: for males, the Jameson Belt…
Whanganui Hospital ED: Nurses union claims 680% capacity, Health NZ disputes figure
Fleming said the ED goes into code red on “multiple occasions” because of the “huge numbers” of people…
Whanganui former stockcar racer Gerry Linklater shares recovery update nearly 18 months on from crash
After hitting a track wall, Linklater said he must have gone unconscious but the car kept going, scraping…
Whanganui police officer Peter Gray accused of tipping off drug suppliers
As a result, he faces charges of using a computer system for dishonest purposes, and a representative charge…
Whanganui Tours a finalist in 2026 New Zealand Tourism Awards
Marshall said it would be “fantastic” for herself and Whanganui if Whanganui Tours won this year. “There’s a…
Calf herd breaks fence and makes 15km journey into central Whanganui
Seafield Dairy calf manager Jo Carr said they “must have been spooked by something” and broke through a…
Wild peacock population growing ‘unchecked’ as council reviews pest plan
“They’re everywhere, and of course, no one has really been shooting them, so they’ve grown in numbers.” Peafowl…
Russell Thomson recalls ‘scary’ dog attack that badly injured him and dog Chiko
Thomson managed to lift Chiko by his harness and raise him above his head when the attacking dog…
Second-half Whanganui charge puts away Poverty Bay in Heartland rugby
They have started well but need to switch back on after halftime, execute their second-half plan and see…