Lifelong appreciation of badgers both fictional and real
Museum senior curator Libby Sharpe writes about her fascination with badgers.
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Whanganui escapes extreme weather hitting north NZ
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Tanner 'happy as' with PB
The mile winner was one of the athletes who recorded personal bests at the Cooks Classic.
Live: 'Significant' rain, gales expected to hit Auckland; 19 homes red-stickered; flood victim named
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'It all came crashing down': Long Covid turns fit adventurer into bedridden patient
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Garden spaces to lose yourself in
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About 150 shearers and woolhandlers expected at Taihape Shears
Taihape Shears is one of the country's biggest shearing and woolhandling competitions.
Comment: Forging a deep connection with the awa
'The great river flows from the mountains to the sea. I am the river and the river is me.'
Rental market is high on supply but are prices a barrier?
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Letters: National Party donors and who takes lead on struggling education system
One reader attempts to explain why donors have put a lot more money behind the Nats
Abbreviated music festival still brings heat to Ridgway St
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Historic run and venue recognised with World Heritage Plaque
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Mystery over Chateau's future
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Te Pāti Māori eyes Te Tai Hauāuru for election 2023
Adrian Rurawhe's decision to go list only at the election opens door for Te Pāti Māori.
Palmerston North house fire being treated as suspicious
No one was believed to be in the house at the time of the fire.
Sustainability initiatives introduced to Masters Games
The initiatives include recycling old fabrics and introducing a cashless pay system.
Gardening: Stand-out plants and trees make their summer mark
The summer months can be a time of substantial growth for trees and hedges.
Offers of help flood in after 'next-level' vandalism at bike park
The bike park shelter has been removed due to ongoing vandalism.
Cyclocross to roll into Kowhai Park
There are plans to hold more races in the park later in the year.
Cricket: United to face Coastal Challenge Cup holders
United will have their work cut out for them against Levin Old Boys.
Colourful start for Whanganui's new high-frequency bus
Connect was chosen as the brand name to be easy to remember.
Whanganui waka ama teams return triumphant from nationals
Whanganui senior paddlers claimed gold and silver medals at the waka ama champs.
'Proving people wrong': Tom Walsh's big plans for 2023
Tom Walsh is returning to the shot put circle with a chip on his shoulder.
Speaker Adrian Rurawhe will not contest seat, going list only
The Speaker will follow his predecessor and go on the party list.
One in five infections in NZ report Long Covid symptoms, many struggle to get help
Govt is now being told to set up Long Covid clinics and properly educate doctors.
Labour MP Tamati Coffey welcomes newborn daughter
Coffey thanked the surrogate mother for giving him 'the gift of life'.
Top athletes line up for Cooks Classic
Plenty of thrilling action is expected at Whanganui's Cooks Gardens.