Cabin fever returns: Family issued notice for building on front yard
'It’s a nice, aesthetically pleasing little unit and our garden is pretty immaculate too.'
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All tickets for the 2025 Te Matatini finals day are sold out.
Council to seek funding to honour Lake Alice unmarked graves
The Royal Commission identified at least 4000 unmarked graves, including in Rangitīkei.
Larger than life: Novel exhibition set to open
Jugs in New Zealand Painting is a solo exhibition by leading ceramicist Paul Maseyk.
‘Breakthrough for eruption forecasting’: NZ scientists' AI tool could help predict future blows
Could scientists one day forecast volcanic eruptions before they happen?
Whanganui Hospital’s record nursing intake reunites 50 years on
Several of the class of 1975 are still involved in the health sector.
Whanganui teen rugby star joins NSW Waratahs Women for Super Rugby season
The 19-year-old flanker has the Black Ferns in her sights.
Three becomes one: Multi-council water model likely
'At the moment, I think we're in good shape.'
‘Feel the magic’: Excitement builds as Te Matatini 2025 begins
Te Matatini 2025 kicks off at New Plymouth’s Bowl of Brooklands.
Historic pōwhiri kicks off biggest Te Matatini festival
The festival's opening ceremony included a new taonga gifting by the Rangi whānau.
Last stretch of metal road on NZ’s state highways finally sealed
Contractors finished 12km of tarseal through Tāngarākau Gorge on SH43.
Recycling park: Multimillion-dollar project being planned
Council delegates were 'blown away' by a visit to Toowoomba's 20ha centre last year.
‘Chaos to calm’: Smash therapy room supports Whanganui youth
Research shows that smash therapy can help reduce psychological distress.
Kevin Page: Our shopping trip turned into a forgotten-wallet fiasco
Mrs P left her wallet in a posh department store, losing all her cards.
‘A beautiful man’: Skating legend Gary Clark remembered
'Gary took care of everybody. You could rely on him.'
Section of Desert Road reopens early
The section of SH1 from Tūrangi to Rangipō can be used by 'light vehicles'.
Boat fire, underdog win as jetsprint season wraps up
Christchurch duo Simon and Sarah Gibbon were surprise winners in the final round.
Two people in serious condition after SH4 crash
The Parapara at Kakatahi is reported to be blocked after a two-vehicle crash.
Traffic detour: SH3 resurfacing to affect journeys near Bulls
Southbound traffic will use Makirikiri and Pukepapa Roads, adding five minutes.
‘It is creeping south’: Continuing hot, dry weather a concern for farmers
'A drought’s quite insidious. It sneaks up on you slowly.'
Dogs Yardley and Chuck to be honoured on Purple Poppy Day
Yardly and Chuck kept Kiwi soldiers safe in Afghanistan.
Gareth Carter: Growing plants in containers
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Back-to-work or study slump? Six steps to increase motivation
'High levels of motivation are tied to a deeper sense of wellbeing.'
Kerbside food scraps service on its way
'Basically, we are doing what we said we were going to do.'
Sarjeant Gallery off to ‘flying start’ but redevelopment costs rising
The venue's cafe is running a surplus of almost $38,000.
Dry, hot summer brings prohibited fire season
'We want to keep people, property and the environment safe while the fire risk is high.'
‘Consideration of deprivation’: Booze policy proposed to change
High deprivation areas will see increased risk ratings for new off-licence applications.
Shelley Loader: Our different perspectives should strengthen, not divide
OPINION: Look at the discussion on community social media pages – is this what we want?
‘Massive win for Whanganui’: Women’s Central Districts T20 tournament debut
The ICC Women's World Cup trophy will be displayed on the first day.
Whanganui weather: Clear, sunny weekend ahead
MetService says there'll be some relief from this week's humid weather.
Hāwera business to cater for thousands at Te Matatini
Kiri Erb's staff will increase from 36 to 50 for the kapa haka nationals.
Elderly man taken to hospital after car crashes down bank
A car crashed 20-30m down a bank on Kauarapaoa Rd early on Thursday morning.
Iwi voters back Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlement
The settlement includes statutory pardons for tūpuna wrongfully convicted in 1846.
Cooks Gardens shines as athletes gear up for NZ Championships
The NZ Track and Field Championships will be in Dunedin from March 6-9.