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Ecological restoration under way at Bushy Park Tarapuruhi
The extension of a plant nursery and the construction of a shade house were also completed

Whanganui women take out national bowls title
The pair won against some high-profile players, including former world champion Jo Edwards

3 Bridges Marathon back in business
Organiser Rob Conder says a lot of people have transferred their entry over from 2021.

Schools tackling ongoing staff shortages
Shortened days and hybrid learning are on the menu.

Kevin Page: From the All Blacks to nose hair, how our chats have changed
We did have a good chat about one thing that's very important to blokes of our age.

Children's book salute to Ajax as a puppy
Ajax the Kea Dog was once a puppy, and he was very naughty, as a new book shows.

One dead with Covid-19 in Whanganui
The Ministry of Health also reported there were 14 Covid-19 cases in Whanganui Hospital.

6910 new Covid cases, 16 deaths as schools battle teacher shortages
Data shows teacher sick days have increased by over 50 per cent compared to last year.

Coldest part of the year brings the rain in Whanganui
An unsettled week of rain for the coldest part of the year

'Danger to society': Mother of murder victim labels her killer after guilty plea
Zane Paora Wallace has pleaded guilty in the High Court to the murder of Jasmine Wilson.

Back to school: Relief teachers 'like unicorns'
Principals looking into an empty pool of spare teachers to cover those off sick.

South Taranaki District Council submits its rejection on water reforms
South Taranaki's Mayor called the centralised approach to the reform "one size fits none."

'I'm pretty happy. I've done all I can': Craig Clare calls it quits
Clare said representing New Zealand in the Heartland XV made him 'proud as punch'

Expo 2020 three year loop closes
Expo 2020 ran from October 2021 to March 2022 and attracted more than one million visitors

Museum Notebook: Radio Ga-Ga
Scientists began exploring wireless audio during the 19th century.

'Massive human error' behind Whanganui Intermediate sending out private info
The school's principal said steps will be taken to ensure similar leaks never happen again

'We need to act': NZ can't slow down on climate action, Minister says
"But if we slow down too much, nothing will happen for a number of years."

Number of people at Whanganui Hospital with Covid-19 down to 13
The total number of active cases of Covid-19 in the Whanganui area was 929.

Two Lotto wins for Aramoho shop in same week
"It's very exciting," Aramoho Mags & Lotto owner Sandy Healy said.

Whanganui runners Geordie Beamish and Brad Mathas miss out at worlds in Oregon
Beamish's heat included the Olympic 5000m and 10,000m champions.

Neil Buddle's perfect Whanganui weekend
Buddle said the Whanganui region is spoiled for choice when it comes to tramping trails

Search under way for new Girls' College Principal
Former principal Sharon Steer has returned to Auckland.

Eased restrictions lead to more first-home buyers despite rising interest rates
Changes to the CCCFA have made it easier for first-home buyers to get into the market.

What the Whanganui District Councillors learned at the LGNZ conference
Mayor Hamish McDouall, chief executive David Langford and two councillors attended.

Thousands raised for 4-year-old Tyler Webby
Tyler is battling his illness 'like a champ' and public generosity is aiding his family.