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Rugby: Waisake Naholo ready to go with London Irish

Whanganui's former All Black all set for fresh start in the Gallagher Premiership.

Rugby: NZ Heartland XV defeats Vanua XV in Lautoka

Humid conditions and committed opposition means victory had to be grinded out.

'Pulling out all stops' to re-open SH4

"Absolutely ideal" to have SH4 open for Christmas but not likely according to mayor.

Stop the train, we want to get on: Why Taumarunui wants back on track

Taumarunui is taking its fight for a rail service to the Government.

What's on in Whanganui this week? November 7-13

Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week.

Mars closure: What now for Whanganui workers?

Next collective agreement negotiation at Mars will be all about the people, union says.

Local Focus: Diversity brings new faces to councils

New-look councils moving with the times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Diversity brings new faces to councils

Palmerston North City and Rangitīkei District Councils moving with the times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The school with a roll of five celebrates 125 years

Mangamahu School celebrates century and a quarter.

Local Focus: The house that Bulls built is ready for auction

Innovative fund-raising for a community centre. Made With Funding From NZ On Air.

North Otago too strong in Meads Cup

Home town side reverses round robin defeat to lift Heartland rugby's ultimate prize.

Happy days: Grumpy Old Men donate to kindergarten after theft of blinds

The $1000 donation will go towards purchasing new blinds stolen from the kindy.

Virginia Lake recommendations: 'We did what was practical'

Niwa report suggests ways to improve Rotokawau/Virginia Lake - some have been tried.

Whanganui cricket manager goes into bat for Manawatu

Cricket development is a passion for Dilan Raj and a lasting legacy he leaves behind.

How a bag of lollies can lessen the pain of an expensive fender bender

Business Zen Russell Bell discusses the importance of great service

Museum: Prized taonga used in river battles

Te Mata o Hoturoa is one of the most prized and iconic taonga in the Whanganui Museum.