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Council likely to ban fizzy from its grounds
It could remove fizzy and sport drinks from vending machines on council land.
Young drivers passing tests more often
The region's young drivers are outperforming their peers around the country.
Visitors leave Whanganui owing $18k
More than $50,000 is still owed by foreign visitors.
Dipping into KiwiSaver to buy first home
Seven Whanganui house hunters are breaking open the KiwiSaver piggy bank every week.
School investigating 'lost' kids
A school is investigating after students were allegedly left alone on the city's streets.
Bus use stalling across region
Horizons region bus passengers have tumbled in in the last few years.
ADHD medication jumps 50 per cent
This year's figures are on track for 74 per cent increase on 2013's numbers.
Two-thirds of those jailed are Maori
The number of people sentenced to jail in the region has halved in the past seven years.
Milky Chance rides success
Accidental music sensations coming to New Zealand for one night only.
Whanganui gyms double memberships
Gym memberships in Whanganui have more than doubled in the last decade, despite weekly sport and exercise participation rates falling. Gyms
More than a quarter of us don't exercise weekly
The number of Whanganui residents getting active each week has fallen in the last few years, with busier lives and the use of technology
Central police's big payday
The number of police staff earning more than $140,000 in the Central District almost tripled in the last year. The increase in top
Aaradhna reveals source of inspiration
Four of the country's favourite sons and daughters take to the stage this summer in a sun-drenched, island-spanning tour. Local legends
Child abuse halves despite static reports
The number of confirmed cases of child abuse in Whanganui has halved in the last two years, despite Child, Youth and Family receiving
Wall of wood: Rail option to offset damage to roads
Harvesting Whanganui's wall of wood in the next 20 years will provide hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars in income - but the
Emily needs your help
Two years ago, 8-year-old Emily Woller was diagnosed with cancer. Today, Emily is bravely fighting the disease, and along with chemotherapy
New York days inspire Kiwi musician
Piha is a long way from New York, in a lot of ways. There are a few more people, a few more buildings, trains, noises, possibly a