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Mike Tweed is a multimedia journalist at the Whanganui Chronicle
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Bremworth Carpet plant going 'from strength to strength'
A new woolstore is being built at its Castlecliff site.
What's it like hosting a cast of celebrities on a Fordell farm? Ask Spin and Joan Sutherland
Spin Sutherland's pavlova was a hit with the stars.
Wood processor sets up Covid testing lab on site
"You have to pour your heart and soul into it and try hard, and that's what we've done"
Many hands make light work of region's RAT distribution
An average of 12,000 tests are being sent out every day.
Debris from Eastown fire causing concern
"It's concerning because we don't know what it is."
Unwanted visitors threaten wildlife at Ruatiti Domain
A year-round ban on dogs is being discussed
Mystery beach blobs: We know what it is, but where is it from?
A sample from Castlecliff Beach was analysed by an independent laboratory
Rodney the cat to be immortalised in new book
There have already been around 200 pre-sales to all parts of the world.
Beach blob: Will lab test solve mystery of fat-like substance?
A Horizons officer was back on the beach on Tuesday to "assess any ongoing affects".
Chunks of mystery 'butter-like' substance wash up
"I've never come across anything this size before, ever."
Arts and agriculture collide with Rangitīkei residency
"It's a chance to live out here and have the time to work on your practice".
Whanganui farmers well prepared for winter weather
A warm autumn has ensured farmers are well placed to handle winter.
What a whopper! You won't believe how much this pumpkin weighs
Crowds flocked to Sir James Wilson Park on Sunday.
Land Rover Series 1 owners have serious fun in Whanganui
The star of the weekend was the 1955 Oxford Land Rover of "The First Overland" expedition.
Poaching 'a real concern' for rural Whanganui property owners
Unauthorised access to land a "real concern for all rural property owners".
Rodney returns! Famous runaway cat finds next home after latest escapade
Rodney had been on the run since last October.
Fishers urged to clean up after themselves after 5yo gets hooked
Trip to the hospital for 'little fella' after hooks embedded in his calf.
Long-awaited prison stormwater hearing starts
The Department of Corrections is seeking resource consent until 2044.
Graham Christensen's rural recollections on display in Mangaweka
Graham Christensen became "absolutely obsessed" with painting around eight years ago.
Marton's water safe despite taste and odour issues - council
"It has to meet all the standards [or] we get into a fair bit of hot water, so to speak."
Virginia Lake turtle among world's 'most invasive species'
Red-eared slider turtles are regularly dumped as unwanted pets.
Local dairy farmers moving from cows to kiwifruit
Jarrod and Holly Murdoch are keen to diversify their farming ventures.
'Unscientific': Winston Peters hits back on poor Northland poll result
NZ First leader Winston Peters says he can't believe the poll is gaining any currency.
Junior Geros' weekly bonfires 'leave the light on' for lost loved ones
Junior Geros says you don't have to be a "tough guy" to deal with mental health issues.
How farmers are raising money for Cancer Society
Farmers can donate hoggets from their sale stock to the Cancer Society next week.
Cameras to combat rural 'fly tipping'
The Whanganui District Council is installing cameras at rural waste collection points.
Catchment committee hoping to maintain clean water for future generations
George Matthews is encouraged by people coming together for "the greater good".
Local duck shooters kick off 2020 season with a bang
The game bird hunting season runs for the next two months.
Hydroponic Lettuce Supply keeps it in the family
The family-operated business hopes to "grow and grow".
Free range and barn eggs back on sale on Friday at Higgins Poultry Farm
Huggins Poultry Farm still "pretty flat out."
Lightning lights up Whanganui's night sky as thunderstorm strikes
Dry weather expected to return from Wednesday onwards.
Lockdown chance to 'get back to basics'
"We need to teach our kids about living off the land," Kiritahi Firmin says.
Outrage at state of rural roadside dump
Farmers in area say the dump is disgusting and unnecessary.