Steve Carle is editor of the Whanganui Midweek.
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A rāhui has been placed over Te Āpiti - Manawatū Gorge walking track after a sudden death
A person died on the track yesterday.
'Godfather' of New Zealand sidecar racing dies
He was a meticulous planner who collected 10 titles.
Steve Carlé: Time to say goodbye
Editor’s role at Bush Telegraph handed over to Leanne Warr.
Bright future ahead for Pahiatua karter
Pahiatua has a new Kartsport champion in Phineas Shearman.
Tararua College to get 12 new classrooms
Tararua College will soon be getting its main teaching block (A Block) demolished.
Progress made towards building consent for new Pahiatua ambulance station
The application should be lodged by early May, with tendering in the June-August period.
Squash: Tararua Open a smashing success
The Tararua Squash Open remains a popular tournament.
Tui Truck Stop Show & Shine impresses with over 120 shiny big rigs
Tui Truck Stop Show & Shine was held at Tui Brewery on Sunday, April 26.
Women feature strongly at 2023 Hawke’s Bay/Wairarapa Dairy Industry Awards
Women were prominent among the finalists, claiming six out of seven places.
Long-time GP hangs up his stethoscope
After a lifetime serving as a doctor, Sam Wilson has retired from the Bush Medical Centre.
Celebrating tamariki in Tararua
Many whānau turned out for a Children’s Day event at Bush Stadium Park in Pahiatua.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Ways rural farmers can access support
The farming industry in the Tararua District has been hit hard by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Harvard lays claim to flight record
Aircraft has clocked up 28,000 hours of non-stop flying at Mangatainoka in Tararua.
Pahiatua Summer Concert a great success
Explore Pahiatua’s Summer Concert, held on February 11, was a great success.
Outreach mission to communities expands
More emergency response teams headed to Whetakura, Te Uri and Pongaroa today.
Cyclone Gabrielle - outbound convoy headed to Herbertville
Joint Tararua effort to conduct welfare needs assessments and inspections in Herbertville.
Brodie Bennett makes his mark in squash
Tararua Squash Club member Brodie Bennett, from Pahiatua, has had a successful season.
Pahiatua cricketer surprised with ANZ Cricket Grant
Pahiatua cricketer, 13-year-old Mya O’Donnell, can play the game she loves.
Silver Fern Railcars’ anniversary marked in Pahiatua
Silver Fern Railcars marked their 50th anniversary recently at Pahiatua Railway Station.
Great movies at the Regent for the holidays
It’s the holiday season at the Regent Pahiatua, they are bringing you great movies.
Bark Up champion settled at Puketoi Young Farmers event at Pongaroa
Both dogs and their owners were barking in a competitive way at the gathering.
Farmers take protest march to Parliament
"Farmers are very clever, there were some great signs."
Bulls sell well for KayJay Angus stud sale
KayJay Angus's Annual Yearling Sale was held on September 20.
Spirited bidding at yearling sale
Mount Mable's second yearling bull sale was held at the complex on Jackson Road last week.
Billion trees policy 'spells end of farming'
"Billion Trees policy is not about a need for trees, it's just politics."
Talking Point: Policies put communities at risk
Fabric of local rural communities could be severely impacted by conversion to forestry.
Our view: Rural areas face risk from forestry
The fabric of our local rural communities could be severely impacted by forestry.
Inaugural sale for Tapiri Angus stud
There were 18 bulls sold with an average price of $8111.
Young tanker fan gets a special treat at Fonterra
Fonterra staff thought they would plan a surprise for a young milk tanker fan.
Farmers awarded for innovation in employment
Farm work carried out by staff who work when it suits them.
Maharahara farmers farewelled to Dannevirke
A farewell evening was held for Alf and Esther Knight from Maharahara West.
M. bovis outbreak: Farmers warned to winter over
Farmers told it will be 'some time' before a decision is made on fighting the disease.
Pahiatua shocked at closure of town ANZ
Southern Tararua residents are stunned by the closure of Pahiatua's ANZ bank
Meet Gentleman Jack: Our oldest vet
Jack Martin ended his war service beside the Egyptian pyramids - waiting to go home.
Manawatu Gorge will never reopen - NZTA
Manawatu Gorge closed indefinitely by seismic risks and the effects of water.
Historic railcar restoration nears completion
Restoration of the Wairarapa Class RM5 Mahuhu, is nearing completion.
Gorge Options: 'Should have a 1000-year feel to it'
NZ First deputy leader Ron Mark has fired a broadside at plans for the Manawatu Gorge.
NZ First MP blasts Manawatu Gorge replacement proposals
NZTA briefings on 13 options for the crumbling state highway labeled a PR exercise.
Urgent appeal to save old presses
An urgent appeal is going out to save two Cossar newspaper printing presses