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'A real privilege': Sport Whanganui boss signs off

'It's not about high performance, it's about getting out and doing stuff.'

Bansal not ready to hang up his blue suit

The former National Party candidate sees it as his duty to connect Palmy and the capital.

Palmerston North fire: Police release CCTV images in bid for information

There was extensive damage to the building.

'I’m still alive': Passenger of TikTok killer driver nearly paralysed

Zane Bullivant implored the driver to stop just before the fatal crash happened.

Palmy's Josh Gowan clocking up the marathons in support of cancer research

Josh Gowan is completing a half-marathon a day throughout November.

Head Hunter funeral: 'OG' William 'Bird' Hines to be laid to rest near Foxton today

The tangi for the feared and revered Head Hunter starts at 11am.

Region's roadworks ramp up for summer

Resurfacing work north of Taihape has been completed but more projects loom.

Constable's hope: The new generation that could solve a small town's domestic violence woes

This policewoman is teaching children what love looks like when they're in a safe home.

Will concerts be coming to Whanganui's velodrome?

'We are heading into the unknown a little bit.'

Gang members 'know what happened' to murdered dad

Hori Gage was killed in retaliation for an incident he wasn't even involved in.

Consultation opens on National Park name change

There's also a proposal to change the name of National Park's railway station.

Maze on Medallion offers all the fun of the scare

Entry is free each year, and attracts large crowds eager to get a scare or two.

'Completely unique': Rangitīkei River births NZ first for beer

The first beer brewed with a wild yeast is set to be released later in November.

Secondary school sports awards return

More than 30 different sports are represented.

Inside the country's largest alarm monitoring business

'It's a hidden success story, people just don’t realise what we do.'

Keen walker celebrates 102nd birthday

A lack of secondary education did not stop Clive Davis from running his own businesses.

Parking spots almost extinct as Foxton swings

Thousands descended on the town for the annual Spring Fling.

Dave Mollard: If you want to yell at a whistleblower, play football

OPINION: Treat the referee team with some respect.