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Waimarie steamer records best season yet, with local visitors driving numbers

Manager calls time after seven years and high-traffic season.

One stat sums up Athletic's season so far

'It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to work out where we’re lacking at the moment.'

The fake story of a real disappearance to be released

The author of the book was inspired to write it after taking a DNA test.

Nicky Rennie: Mother’s Day a loving gesture for some, commercial rubbish to others

Is Mother's Day an opportunity for a loving gesture or commercial rubbish?

My Perfect Weekend with Rachel Dickison: Markets, music and comedy in the mix

'On Sunday, a sleep-in is non-negotiable.'

Does the Castlecliff skatepark need lights?

'We park the car down there with headlights but it’s not great ...'

Council allays concern about climate budget cuts

"Our communities are asking, I believe, for us to take this seriously.”

Cheryl Rangi on hot chips, Bason Reserve and her Troll adoption centre

Her home project has turned into a fully-fledged business.

From blown engine to top of the podium for Whanganui racer

Cars in this series regularly generate around 900 horsepower.

Scholarship recipient connects with home while abroad

Lee Arna Nepia hoped her trip would encourage others to pursue the scholarship.

'Tearing down the walls' of a male-dominated industry

Eleanor Simons has turned 'bits and bobs' into a career she loves.

6.6 per cent rate increase part of Horizons Regional Council's long-term plan

'Council are aware that any rate increase is not ideal.'

Submissions fly in on future of Whanganui aviary

Closing the aviary is estimated to cost $75,000.

'Commercially savvy directors' needed at port

Successful candidates must devote "time and energy" to their roles.

Temperatures more than five degrees warmer for start of May

A shift to cooler temperatures is expected to arrive by Thursday.

Driver deemed unfit to stand trial for manslaughter after dementia diagnosis

Stanley Hiroti won't go on trial for causing the fatal crash while driving drunk.

Person taken to hospital after Whanganui fire

A fire investigator was at the scene of the incident.

Jay Rerekura: Why I'm showing up for Muay Thai

'There are countless reasons why someone might choose to step into the fight ring.'