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Mayor launches Whanganui Literary Festival

'This event is a showcase for New Zealand authors.'

New book on Edith Collier in works

The book will be launched to coincide with the reopening of the Sarjeant Gallery.

Wilsons Hunting’s Ken Wilson giving up the game

"They can come to Wilsons and get quality abuse, is what I tell them."

Legacy of New Zealand's oldest Olympian honoured

Reg Douglas represented New Zealand at the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne.

Where and how to vote early in Whanganui for 2023 election

Twelve locations in the electorate are open for advance voting before the election day.

Kevin Page: The weather keeps raining on my birthday parade

Any 'big' birthday you are required by law to get away from it all and go on holiday.

Legacy medals for rowers presented in Whanganui

Legacy medals were presented to New Zealand representative rowers in Whanganui.

Government gives Ruapehu Alpine Lifts another bailout

It is the fourth multimillion-dollar bailout since November last year.

Fire crews respond to smoke coming from Raetihi building

Two crews from Raetihi and one from Ōhakune were at the scene.

Music royalty hitting town before massive US tour

"To me, the best shows are always the smaller towns."

National's Carl Bates confident as election day draws near

"The role of the MP for Whanganui is to ensure National policies are felt here."

'Stay the course': Steph Lewis says country has turned a corner

“Kicking the can down the road is not the answer."

Comment: Character counts this election

Jay Rerekura is more interested in candidates' characters than party policies.

Gardening: Make the most of your lawn

Gareth Carter's advice for taking your lawn from zero to hero.

Waitōtara farming icon remembered

'He was just so positive, especially in difficult times.'

Durie Hill School to celebrate 150 years of education

The school's new principal hoped the celebrations would bring pupils of all ages together.

Whanganui's forest sanctuary and homestead a joy in spring

The new season makes for a great time to visit the Bushy Park sanctuary,

Ruapehu skifield again goes cap-in-hand to Government

Liquidators say cash reserves were on track to run dry in two months.