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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."

Spirits high for On The Rocks festival

Three postponements later, it's all set to go.

My perfect weekend: Glenda Brown

The councillor's Sunday would be spent both with her family and her church family.

The secret life of the Whanganui region

Nicky Rennie reckons moving back to Whanganui is the best decision she's made.

What to expect on the Whanganui weather front this weekend

Scattered showers on Saturday, but temperatures are expected to be 7C above average.

Cruz comes out on top to claim $1000 scholarship

"Helping people is always something I've wanted to do, and give back to the community."

Pharmacy chain stores' opening delayed

The site for the new Chemist Warehouse has been announced and the opening date extended.

Horizons' wasp release bid decision pending

Of 49 submissions, 31 supported releasing the wasps, 16 opposed it and two were neutral.

Guy Williams breaks 12-year Whanganui drought

There's only one reason he's never performed in the city before.

Small Māori-owned lodge wins major tourism award

The business is one of dozens that were recognised during the encouraging awards event.

Grandmother important in preserving boy's ties to whānau

Grandmother's affectionate, loving relationship with grandson too important to lose.

National Party candidate still to be selected

Nominations open on December 13.

Construction begins on Ruapehu emergency facility

The project requires a further $300,000 to be completed.

The Terrible Two: Folk duo set to tour

'Music and the arts can offer people so much in complicated times ...'

Athletics: How times have changed

The days of billeting at athletics events are long gone.