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Family of Ariki Rigby weep in court as man charged with murder appears
Police made a breakthrough two years after the Hawke's Bay killing shocked the nation.

'Ridiculous situation': MBIE reverses council notice to fix
'It seemed absurd that the council would take this position.'

Chorus Cabinet art initiative for Whanganui artists
Joint project between Chorus and the council

'Very disappointing': Whanganui charity targeted in quad bike theft
'We really need to protect the horses and equipment.'

Police name women killed in Manawatū crash
The crash closed State Highway 54 for several hours.

House fire that began in laundry causes signficant damage
The cause of the fire is being investigated.

Aucklanders brace for gales, hail, cold temperatures, possible blackouts; snow falls in Chch
A major highway in the South Island has been closed to due snow and ice.

‘Yours affectionately’: 167-year-old letter to go under the hammer
A letter from 1857, predating an official postal service, is being auctioned.

Police probing green house bus at property linked to search for missing woman's remains
“Items of interest” were allegedly found at the weekend, but police won't comment.

'I will always love you:' Inmate's final words to girlfriend before prison death
Dolphy Kohu was facing charges of attempted murder of two police officers.

New chair for Whanganui's Bason Botanic Gardens Trust
Sam Moore encourages the community to engage with the gardens, both in person and online.

Awa Adventure Run to celebrate trail running and mental health awareness
The first-ever Awa Adventure Run is taking place

Whanganui weather: What to expect this week
A week of rain, winds and cold weather in store.

Blinkhorne and Carroll Winter Series trophy winners
Another successful Blinkhorne and Carroll Winter Series

Tournament experience for Whanganui Secondary School netball teams
Lower North Island Secondary School Championships held

Rugby: Wairarapa Bush U-18s too good for Whanganui
Whanganui are now out of contention to claim the inaugural Gordon Noble-Campbell Cup.

Rob Rattenbury: Whanganui is blessed with clubs
OPINION: What struck me when entering the building was the warmth and the cooking smells.

SPCA rehomes large number of rats from Whanganui home
Some rats travelled via ferry to Christchurch in a custom-built, air-conditioned vehicle.

Shock win for 12-year-old girl off to England’s Crufts dog show
'I just couldn’t believe it - it took a couple of days to get over the high.'

'We are bereft': Political media expert, National MP's father, dies
The father of National MP Chris Bishop passed on Friday after a brain aneurysm.

Global City of Possibility Trust gets council funding
Mayor Andrew Tripe says successful funding applicants need to be held accountable.

Gareth Carter: Lush up your lawn
OPINION: Make the most of your lawn with Gareth Carter's tips.

Comment: Behaviour provides food for thought
OPINION: Nicky Rennie is shocked by how some customers treat supermarket staff.

Book secures radical artist's 'rightful place' in history
Whanganui artist Edith Collier's legacy is being recognised with the release of a book.

Person dies on Mt Ruapehu, rāhui in place
Local iwi has placed a rāhui over the ski area of the mountain.

Whanganui weather: What to expect this weekend
It will get brighter and drier as the wind changes.

Ruapehu club makeover thanks to $30k grant
The club has 140 children registered to play and a senior rugby team.