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Successful event for Starfish Project in Whanganui
The Givealittle page is still open until the end of October for the Starfish Project.
Bartlett dominates Strada Road Series race
The Whanganui Cycling Club Strada 5 Road Series is proving quite popular.
Rob Rattenbury: The value of maintaining friendship
OPINION: You never have to explain yourself to a true friend
Kai Iwi flying fox set to return
Kai Iwi residents started a petition calling for its reinstatement.
Will forestry rob hundreds of Kiwis of jobs? Meat processing sector confronts big livestock dip
One million fewer lambs next spring raises economic red flag in meat-processing industry.
‘No safe amount’: The push to raise Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder awareness
'Any amount is harmful, it is pretty much like Russian roulette.'
The 'cross-pollination' of Sarjeant's opening season
'Let’s change the type of thinking around what a gallery can be.'
'An old-school MP': Peter Gresham remembered
'You would struggle to find anyone with a bad word to say about him.'
Council to control Sarjeant cafe
Cafe profits could 'start chipping away' at gallery operating costs, but there is a risk.
Gareth Carter: Grow some summer berries
Comment: Gareth Carter has tips on growing strawberries this season.
Twelve councillors to represent district after next election
Representation has been 'strongly debated' at previous council meetings.
Open day to celebrate Hakeke Street Community Centre's expansion
Hakeke Street Community Centre and Love and Learn Childcare Community Open Day
How every team can win the Ranfurly Shield (except Southland)
All roads will go through Hawke’s Bay starting this weekend against the Tasman Mako.
Move your body for mental health
Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) starts on September 23.
Camera Club captures local churches for posterity
Whanganui Camera Club members have taken over 2000 photos of nearly 70 churches.
Police call for sightings of missing Australian tourist
Elizabeth Wielga is thought to have left her accommodation in Tongariro on August 30.
Whanganui rugby: Props clock 50 games
The milestone was achieved in a record-shattering 91-7 victory.
Rugby: Taonga on line as Whanganui face Thames Valley test
It's Whanganui's first crack at the trophy.
New sewerage pipe connecting prison to council treatment plant
The Department of Corrections project has an overall cost of around $14 million.
Ruapehu council slams poll law, seeks further advice
The council voted unanimously to keep the Māori ward.
South Taranaki votes to keep Māori wards
The decision was made at the council's extraordinary meeting on Wednesday.
Whanganui District numbers quiz
Test your knowledge in the Whanganui District numbers quiz.
Truck carrying 'dangerous goods' catches fire
Fire crews returned to the scene to make sure the fire wasn’t going to reignite.
Art group celebrates its success.
A year ago, Lynne Walker started Art Over East with her friend Dora Baker.
Athletics: Para-athletes inspirational for young competitors
Paralympics should give cause for thought to reluctant participants, writes Alec McNab.
Mt Ruapehu life pass holders 'devastated' at losing their $4k passes after liquidation
'The majority of life pass holders have had a very sour taste left in their mouth.'
Young equestrian to compete on international stage
'She’s come a long way in a short time.'
Council holds firm on rural recycling
Councillors voted 7-6 to keep the service as is until at least next year.
Amdram’s 150th Show: Oliver! – spreading the joy of live theatre
Amdram gears up for its spectacular 150th Anniversary Show, Oliver! the musical.
Whanganui women celebrated through Suffrage Day events
The museum is at the forefront of talks and tours.
#RescueRuapehu campaign launched
A petition urges the Government to intervene to save hundreds of jobs.