Steve Carle is editor of the Whanganui Midweek.
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Feral animals are costing farmers a fortune - survey
Feral goats, pigs, deer and other wild animals are costing farmers at least $13m a year.
Inspired by Captain Tom: 99-year-old fundraising for three charities educated at Whanganui Collegiate
Whanganui Collegiate Old Boy to walk 100km for fundraising.
How a Mangamahu farmer changed the sheep farming equation
Sheep farming is now less work and less expensive with esheep
New homes needed urgently for Kaimanawa horses
There's an urgent call to rehome Kaimanawa wild horses.
Bates praises boost to connectivity in rural Whanganui
Mobile black spot on SH4 has been eliminated.
Dog owners warned to seek emergency vet care if animals eat toxic karaka berries
Dogs are especially sensitive to the toxin in the orange berries, which are ripening now.
Exciting climax to Heartland Championship
Talking Rugby with John B. Phillips: South Canterbury v Whanganui again.
Election 2023: Whanganui hopefuls front up in Fordell
Rural Women NZ Fordell/Mangamahu Branch hosted a meet-the-candidates evening at Fordell.
New book Through a Pipeline looks at Whanganui’s water supply
New book 30 year 30 years in the making
The Waimarie is once again extending its operating season
Paddle steamer Waimarie began cruising again on Saturday, September 2.
Butcher brings home the bacon
Marton butcher wins Lower North Island Butchery Apprentice of the Year regional heat.
Major contract for first phase of Te Pūwaha port works signed
A contract for the first stage of construction has now been awarded and signed.
'Transformational' shift in rural property values
A breakfast meeting with a rural focus was held at Barracks in Whanganui.
Women feature strongly at 2023 Hawke’s Bay/Wairarapa Dairy Industry Awards
Women were prominent among the finalists, claiming six out of seven places.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Ways rural farmers can access support
The farming industry in the Tararua District has been hit hard by Cyclone Gabrielle.
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.
Gleeson Transport: Winding down well-known business
Gleeson Trucking is winding down after 86 years of business.
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.
Makuri farmers meet to discuss Mycoplasma Bovis
Makuri farmers were called together last Tuesday to discuss the impact of mycoplasma bovis
Old steam train gets new home at Tractor Shed Museum
An old steam crane has been moved to new home at Tractor Shed Museum.
Water restrictions put pressure on Pahiatua, Woodville
Additional sources of treated drinking water are being tankered in.
Pahiatua shocked at closure of town ANZ
Southern Tararua residents are stunned by the closure of Pahiatua's ANZ bank
Manawatu Gorge will never reopen - NZTA
Manawatu Gorge closed indefinitely by seismic risks and the effects of water.
Bark Up returns to Pongaroa
Pongaroa's annual Bark Up competition is on again outside the Pongaroa Tavern
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
Old machinery on show at the Woodville Tractor Shed
Nestled at 211 Troup Road, Woodville, is a vintage hobby museum called the Tractor Shed
Pine needle dieback in south Tararua
Dieback of pine needles on a plantation prompted a resident to ask why trees are dying.