Ohakea's Wal Wallace leading NZDF in Platinum Jubilee march
Wallace joined the RNZAF in 1981.
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Gardening: The queen of flowers and perfect for Queen's Birthday
Many roses are excellent for picking, bringing colour and fragrance indoors.
Māori new year celebrations in Majestic Square
"Here in Whanganui, tāngata whenua have traditionally looked to the rising of Puanga."
How our personal finances affect our mental wellbeing
"When people 'bury their head in the sand' is when the issues snowball, and snowball fast"
From ammo tech to healthcare: How two women found a new path
"Before you know it, it's finished and you're walking away with a qualification."
Motorcycling: Reardon one to watch at NZ Enduro Champs
The first round will be held in Whanganui on Saturday, June 4.
Calls to bring Wellington commuter train to Whanganui
Rail was very popular among submitters to Horizons public transport plans.
Public reminded to keep stock off stopbanks
"Any chain is only as strong as its weakest link."
Safety drive: Road cop's warning ahead of long weekend
"The weather forecast is better for the weekend but roads are still extremely wet."
Feat of endurance ensures farmer nails world's top wood chopping honour
Jack Jordan is better than most at getting the job done.
Whanganui flooding: Rowing club says worst in three years
The club secretary hopes to begin cleaning up the grounds this Sunday.
Omicron outbreak: 14 deaths, 6232 new cases; virus subvariants detected in community
These are the first BA.4 and BA.5 cases reported in the community.
Covid-19: 73 new cases in DHB region
There have been 15,016 cases in the Whanganui DHB region to date.
Letters: A fond farewell from Whanganui Hospital worker
One reader bids farewell to a hospital job of 30 years.
Rugby: New look Steelform Whanganui squad gets holiday weekend
Wairarapa-Bush was unable to assemble a full squad for the match planned for this weekend.
Platinum Jubilee brings back memories of royal visit
The Queen and Prince Philip rode in an open-top car down Victoria Ave to Cooks Gardens.
Whanganui Rugby's $500,000 Silver Lake share 'going in the bank'
"The money is not to be frittered away."
Rangitīkei train accidents still being investigated
One person was killed when a truck and train collided in May last year.
Club rugby: Rātana shaping up as powerhouse in senior competition
The club is aiming to return to the heights it reached in the early 2000s.
What's happening in Whanganui over the long weekend
Motorbikes, pottery and a marathon are all on the menu.
Whanganui River full after heavy rain but no flooding risk
Council staff are monitoring river levels around the Horizons region.
Whanganui records 95 new cases of Covid-19
There were no cases of Covid-19 in Whanganui Hospital, the Ministry of Health said.
Whanganui climber Rachel Māia wins silver medal
Climbing New Zealand said Māia's medal was a first at a world cup level for the country.
Live: 7870 new community cases, 13 deaths as modelling shows second Omicron wave to hit
Reinfections a likely driver in the second wave.
Heavy rain in King Country for NZ Sheep Dog Champs
Results from day four of the New Zealand Sheep Dog Trial Championships in King Country.
Rain on way before long weekend
South Taranaki is under a severe thunderstorm watch until Thursday evening.
Athletics: Sinclair family continues great athletic form
Daniel and Matthew Sinclair are the latest of the siblings to shine.
Bremworth Carpet plant going 'from strength to strength'
A new woolstore is being built at its Castlecliff site.
Child lucky to escape injury when horse chased by drone
RDA's horse manager said the drone has been flying onto their grounds for two months.
84 new Covid-19 cases in Whanganui
The Ministry of Health also reported three people were in Whanganui Hospital with Covid-19
Police looking for two men following alleged assault
The incident took place early on Saturday evening.
Taranaki musician to pass on her skills
Juliet McLean eager to help local songwriters
Online symposium holds Rongoā Māori in spotlight
The online symposium will be one day and feature six leading Māori Health speakers.
Comment: Staff wellbeing in focus as winter ills loom
Kindness in the workplace now extends to keeping our bugs to ourselves