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Target shooters to celebrate 100 years
A shout-out to past and present target shooters for centenary

Laura Collins and her Back Porch Blues Band return
Laura Collins returns to the Jazz Club

Talking Rugby with John B Phillips: Butcher Boys notch up record score
Whanganui vs Buller: a game to remember.

Rugby: Whanganui smash Buller on way to record score
The home side scored 13 tries to one at Cooks Gardens.

Rob Rattenbury: Tripping the light fantastic
Dancing brings people together, writes Rob Rattenbury.

Donated resources to boost preschoolers' learning
Reweti said the resources helped her deliver programmes she wanted to teach.

Rugby: Whanganui Under 18s hold on for win against Centurions
It was a game of two halves for the Whanganui side at Spriggens Park on Saturday.

Museum Notebook: Queen Elizabeth II in Whanganui
The late Queen toured New Zealand 10 times during her long reign

Champion boxer rebuilding and giving back
Egelani Taito, who says he's here to stay in Whanganui, is helping others in sport.

Ruapehu re-routes Better Off funding decisions
"There was no way we could have agreed to go ahead without proper consultation."

Crash at intersection of State Highway 3 and Rapanui Rd
"There was just a swarm of activity before emergency services got there."

Comancheros president to stay behind bars after parole denied
Gang boss Pasilika Naufahu continues to deny his involvement in drug dealing.

Jay Rerekura: We need a council for the future, not the now
I don't know about you, but I find local body elections hugely entertaining.

My Perfect Weekend: Catch-ups and coffee at the market with friends
Building sets at Amdram and coffee and cake on the stage are always on the menu for Terry

The Whanganui expert connecting youth with jobs
"When we give rangatahi tools and knowledge, they become confident."

'Wildcraft' subdivision with community focus
Buyers will be asked to sign a "gentleman's agreement" to maximise community.

Section of State Highway 3 to close for three weeks
The work will be carried out Monday to Saturday between 6am and 6pm during October.

No Sunday pharmacies sign of bigger problems
"It doesn't matter what part of the country you're in, no one has the staffing they need."

Motte's the buzz: Master violinist hits road for NZ tour
Meet Motte, a violinist who also plays other instruments, and who's about to tour NZ.

Section of SH4 reopened after earthquake damage assessment
Part of SH4 between Kakatahi and Raetihi was closed for earthquake assessment.

Weather gradually improves over long weekend
Monday is shaping up to be "a cracker".

Port revitalisation commits to creating 300-plus jobs
The project has created just under 100 jobs since its inception.

One-off public holiday draws mixed reactions
'Retail and hospitality are in the best position to make the most of the holiday.'

'I'm really doing this - for the Queen'
Ohakea's Laurelie Giles was part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and later her funeral.