Gardening: Pruning deciduous fruit trees and roses
July is the time to undertake winter pruning.
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Could your house be a heritage site?
"I’m expecting to get some surprises," the council's heritage adviser says.
My Perfect Weekend: Jo Voice shares her favourite cafe spot and packed weekend schedule
"My ideal weekend would begin with sleeping in for as long as I can."
Many from Whanganui’s musical community gather at the Musicians Club Hall
Live music at the Musicians Club Hall, Friday, July 7.
Heavy showers and a chance of hail for Whanganui
“Some of those showers may bring small hail.”
The Lion in Winter at Repertory Theatre, Whanganui, is opening on July 20
The Lion in Winter is at Repertory Theatre opening July 20
Replay initiative passes sports gear on to young people, with local businesses onside
Replay is an initiative to pass on sports gear for young people.
We face a crisis of land use, planning and an astonishing lack of infrastructure resilience
Climate change is only partly responsible for Cyclone Gabrielle’s damage.
Striding out in a smart 1970s woman’s trouser suit
Outfit of the Month at the Whanganui Regional Museum.
U15 national weightlifting records for Mollie
Mollie King, Whanganui Girls' College, broke two U15 national weightlifting records.
Whanganui Salon - Humanity and Earth
Whanganui Camera Club's Salon 2023 theme was Humanity and Earth.
Children’s art on display during school holidays
Children’s art will be exhibited at Cooks Gallery, Whanganui, over the school holidays.
Ruapehu to open tomorrow, after last-minute snow and Govt grant
Winter is back on at Ruapehu after a flurry of snow and an eleventh-hour government grant.
Say cheese! Rural cameras catch poaching and drug dealing
“That’s my biggest thing - using them for prevention rather than evidence."
Potentially dangerous trees removed along Ōhakune Mountain Road
The Ruapehu District Council has felled or pruned trees posing a road safety risk.
Club rugby: Battle lines drawn for Premier semis
It's a big weekend for the Premier teams as they hit the final four stage.
Whanganui letters: Why did the aviary get into such a poor condition?
Readers have their say on rates, artists and housing.
More patients with pneumonia, respiratory illnesses at Whanganui Hospital
"It makes it hard to breathe and get enough oxygen.”
Club rugby: Kaierau embrace underdog tag for senior semifinals
The semifinals kick off at 1pm on Saturday.
Whanganui prepared for changes to public transport fares
A public transport advocate says the changes may get more families to take the bus.
Swimmers break decades-old records
The female team's showing in particular is 'quite a big thing for little old Whanganui'.
Watch: 'Jake the bus' - driver threatened, invites motorist to fight in wild video
'Catch me out of uniform,' bus driver tells irate motorist.
Watch: 'Jake the bus' Wild altercation on Whanganui bus goes viral
A Whanganui bus driver is threatened by an irate motorist. Video / Kajun Campbell Brooking
Low-cost fuel retailer coming to Whanganui
The building is planned to be built on London St in Springvale.
Inspiration built at cross-country champs
Alec McNab reflects on the New Zealand Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships.
Murmurs of council discontent as Three Waters 'reset' approaches
“If we lose key staff, where are we going to replace them from?”
All plastic bags to disappear from Whanganui shops
"They still actually come in and ask for the plastic bags."
Super Samantha swipes and smiles to the top
Samantha Schoenwald shines at Foodstuffs' Checker of the Year competition.
Kidney dialysis services ‘at breaking point’, regional patients forced to drive two hours for treatment
Sector warns services are stretched, understaffed and facing growing demand.
Māori-owned start-up seeks to use AI to address decline in global mental wellbeing
A new app enables users to map, measure and improve their own mental health.
Sarjeant Gallery prepares for big move
The gallery's temporary home will close before the move back to Pukenamu Queen's Park.
Shared garden boosts social connection, saves money
"It’s wonderful having this garden and everyone can help out with it."
'Thanks for sticking with us, we are set to open': Embattled Ruapehu ski operator says after Govt loan
RAL makes statement after Govt offered $5 million loan to ensure ski season goes ahead.
'The year of the aviary': Rates increase made official
“It doesn’t matter how you cut it, we have made people worse-off this year."