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Colourful redesign for Castlecliff basketball court

Many of the designs were submitted by students from Castlecliff School.

Swimming facilities buoyant but costs rising

The 'Hunger Games' approach to booking lessons will soon be a thing of the past.

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.

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.

Whanganui's forest sanctuary and homestead a joy in spring

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

Music royalty hitting town before massive US tour

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

He was meant to be on the deadly train to Tangiwai

He avoided Tangiwai disaster but fate had another surprise down the line for Len Gee.

Whanganui artist Cole Anderson was awarded a scholarship by Wanganui Art Society recently

Cole Anderson awarded a scholarship by Wanganui Art Society

Queen tribute show coming to Whanganui

Queen tribute show brings news tracks

Whanganui photographers will be showcasing their best work

Club photographers show their work over the past year

Bremworth offers 10-year contracts for strong wool producers

Bremworth CEO says contracts would hopefully give generational security to sheep farmers.

'There's a lot more involved': New Marton vet clinic as population grows

"People will do a lot more work on sick animals."

Roading contract highlights Rangitīkei road issues

The district mayor said some of the roads in the region were difficult to use at times.

Athletics: Cooks Gardens to host packed season

The club season is just weeks away.