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Father and daughter in Rep production
Family affair for the Mortons in James and the Giant Peach

Whanganui firefighter to help with NSW flood relief
More than 80 millimetres of rain fell in the state between Sunday and Monday.

What's next for Castlecliff's backyard plane?
The plane's owner said he was planning on turning it into his man cave.

Kevin Page: It all started when bread fell from the sky
Comment: It would be fair to say we were somewhat surprised.

Drug addict told counsellor he was in rehab to get a sentence discount
Shawn Robertson told a counsellor he attended drug rehabilitation get a reduced sentence.

Cricket: Run chase too much for Whanganui in Furlong Cup
Despite a sporting declaration by Taranaki, Whanganui couldn't bat out for a draw.

The new Whanganui council's first big decision
The new council will meet in the chamber for the first time this week.

Eclectic selection of wearable art on exhibition at Magpie Studio
A brooch exhibition is on soon at Magpie Studio.

Xmas parade scheduled for December 10
The Mainstreet Christmas Parade is now taking float entries.

Touched by an Angel: We need to help our young people
A pragmatic spiritual perspective

Club is a 'rite of passage' for young musicians
It's all about the music at the Musicians Club.

Conservation Comment: Watch your weeds!
Lyneke Onderwater tells us what weeds to look out for

Going berserk for work perk in a Herc
New Zealand's fleet of C-130H Hercules will soon be replaced by Lockheed Martin C-130J-30.

The test of time: Whanganui retail store turns 50
"For a locally owned business, it's certainly stood the test of time."

Museum Notebook: Keeping still
Early settlers were keen on home-brewing spirits, often setting up illicit stills.

Rob Rattenbury: The art of buying a car
Comment: The least I have ever paid for a car was $175, in 1972.

Hopes Black Ferns' World Cup triumph will inspire more girls
The Whanganui Rugby chairman thinks the win will empower more women to give rugby a go.

Supporting men to support men: Mana Man launches programme
"You can see the joy in their eyes when they find out that they can change, too."

Streak snapped: Adesanya's UFC reign over after stunning TKO defeat
Israel Adesanya’s unbeaten streak in the UFC’s middleweight division has been ended at 12.

Local Focus: Bikes, hikes, and silent nights - three weeks at That Place
Follow the Oskams' journey as they prepare to reopen That Place for the season.

Bells chime out over Queens Park once again
The bells were originally installed in 1981 and were taken down for renovation in March.

Acclaimed author hunting Sarjeant stories
"It's always good to include more local colour."

What to expect on the Whanganui weather front this weekend
Scattered showers on Saturday, but temperatures are expected to be 7C above average.