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Letters: Health practices shrouded

The Ministry of Health appears culpable for careless or incompetent procedures.

Jimi Blinkhorne dominates again in roller hockey

He has won the Australia Day Cup MVP for three years running.

Letters: Give our council due credit

Too often I see people using our council as a punching bag for all their frustrations.

Nine rules to go shopping by

Why shopping has become so complicated

Search resumes today for missing person in Whanganui River

The turn-off to the swimming spot at Mosquito Point has been cordoned off.

'So cute': New images of Neve steal show at Rātana

"She did so well considering the speeches went on for about an hour!"

Local Focus: Meet the clever girls - La Fiesta women's festival coming soon

La Fiesta brings women's talent to the fore. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Sir Robert Martin will provide inspiration at new Whanganui programme

Lifestyle management course offers tips and support for wellbeing.

Fahey joins elite company with Billy Webb trophy

Strong row against tide on the home leg sees Wellingtonian lift same trophy as Drysdale.

Best of 2019: From Whanganui house parties to a music empire

Machete Clan are taking Whanganui music to the nation with sellout tours.

Crash victim named plus other news in brief

Police have named the man who died in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 3 at Kaitoke

Letters: Council's road to inclusivity

When made aware by this newspaper of the decision, I was somewhat dumbfounded.

Best of 2019: Something in the water: Why locals are unhappy with Whanganui Prison

Zinc, copper, nitrogen, phosphorus and E. coli found in water.

Whanganui Halberg finalists

The Halberg category winners are announced on February 13.

Letters: Ancient fire controls still relevant

The Northern Territory has no disastrous fires; the mosaic burnoff system is still in use.

International stars to shine in annual Cooks Gardens Classic athletics meeting

The action is not confined to the track and also features class performances in the field.