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Artist's works reflect Māori cultural heritage
“This particular exhibition highlights the different natural elements..."
Netball Whanganui: Closer scores in Round 2 of Premier
There are some exciting games ahead on Monday evenings.
Kevin Page: Cleaning job half-baked
Comment: Kevin Page has one final job to do before tenants move into the house.
New motorbike impounded, owner faces charges after clocked doing more than 200km/h
A man has been charged with three driving-related offences.
Serious crash on State Highway 4 near Whanganui
The crash happened just before 1pm.
Poppy's spirit captured in award-winning film
Poppy has won awards in the United States, but now it's a winner in France too.
Weather: What to expect this week
The week is looking fairly settled, with some rain on Tuesday and possibly Wednesday.
Taranaki family raising funds for intensive therapy
The intensive therapy will help Liv reach her milestones and learn to swallow.
Councillors face growing workload, pressure, abuse
'I do worry about the salaries for elected members' - Rangitīkei mayor
Bilingual service for Matariki in Eltham
Nau mai, haere mai - all are welcome to attend the service at Eltham's All Saints Church.
Waverley facelift coincides with traffic safety project
Work starts on Monday, June 24, on Wereroa Rd (State Highway 3).
Q&A: Marianne Archibald on lettuce, leisure and life
Reporter Alyssa Smith caught up with Marianne Archibald from Salad Brothers.
Rugby: Rātana snatch Premier semifinal spot
The side had a narrow win over Marist in a hard-fought match.
Rugby: Drama aplenty in Premier, Senior round robin
Teams jostled for the final playoff positions.
Rob Rattenbury: Impressive venue result of vision, hard work
OPINION: 'Who could have imagined it could be so transformed?'
Musical concert coming to Whanganui - Your favourites on stage
Many of the cast are already established theatre, opera and television performers.
Gareth Carter: Gardening after the shortest day
Comment: Lower temperatures are needed by some plants to initiate flowering and fruiting.
Pay hike for Whanganui mayor
The Remuneration Authority has released the 2024/25 local government salaries.
Nicky Rennie: 'Just turn at the octopus'
OPINION: My gratitude for Whanganui has been renewed.
Whanganui furniture maker ‘victim of own success’
Family firm Willgraeme stands by its ethos of quality first.
Cullinane College wins ‘Kura Wars’ pickleball tournament in Whanganui
Kura Wars events give rangatahi a chance to try activities they may not have done before.
Funding boost for Manawatū-Whanganui region
Funding for public transport services and operations in the Manawatū-Whanganui region
Federated Farmers welcome timeline change
The date change is welcome news to Federated Farmers.
'We took decisive action': Mayor hails 11.2% rates rise
Andrew Tripe says six-point plan to cut council costs has helped ratepayers.
Visit to power station lights up interest
The visit was part of the Girls with Hi-Vis programme.
Place name changes: What you need to know
Any Kiwi can propose a new name for a geographic feature, suburb or town.
Club rugby: Finals footy looms for senior sides
It is high stakes for the final robin round of the WRFU Senior competition.
Club rugby: Rātana take on Marist this weekend at the Pā
Picking up a bonus-point win, Rātana have closed to within two points of Marist.
Whanganui student's 'incredibly brave' act
Teenager talked distressed man down from bridge.
Comment on Castle mural - Helen Craig
Whanganui District Council will paint over the mural on the castle at Kowhai Park.
New art in central Whanganui
The work includes patterns on the Lower St Hill St bus shelters and murals on Guyton St.