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Pride Week carries on though some events cancelled
The long lunch brought out the bright and the beautiful in Whanganui.
SH54 near Feilding reopened after two-vehicle crash
The road was briefly closed but reopened around 8.40am.
Cyclists pedal coast to coast for father with terminal cancer
Sponsored ride raises funds for George Moana and his family.
'I just need a car': Foxton woman's carjacking horror by armed man
The woman never felt like the man was going to use the gun on her.
Minor crashes on Christmas Eve, Christmas morning
No serious injuries were reported following two crashes in the region.
Kids allegedly locked in rooms, smacked, fed mouldy food: Daycare centre probed
Parents say children were locked in rooms, smacked, and fed mouldy bread.
Local Focus: The most unusual place to go for leaks and asparagus
"We sell a lot of asparagus", radiator mechanic says. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ngāti Raukawa to present third round of Treaty claims
The third week of claims will be presented at Parewahawaha Marae in Bulls.
'Gone in five minutes': shop owner devastated after blaze
Barry Daily said business had been booming before the fire hit.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Meet the candidates: New Conservative's Reuben Leung Wai - Rangitīkei
The Feilding resident is making his first foray into politics.
Regional comics come together for a night of laughs
Raising the roof of Porridge Watson with Gag Night.
Taupo Quay building demolished
Company crushes demolition concrete to make road metal.
School bus tragedy: Sunstrike might have caused crash
The bus driver died of her injuries after colliding with a train at Bunnythorpe.
Living legend of the skies: Whanganui pilot Ian Wakeling grounds himself
Ian Wakeling's journey is well documented in Anne Flutey's book This Kiwi Can Fly.
Club rugby wrap: Border claim second win of season over Taihape
Border look likely to hang onto the Grand Hotel Challenge Shield for another season.
ACC sees spike in claims as marathon season nears
Experts are encouraging runners to have proper training plans to avoid injury.
Metro falter in rejigged final
The Whanganui Metro lads are already eyeing up next year's Manawatū Colts title.
Metro eye title honours
The final hurdle brings rivals Metro and Feilding Yellow back together on Saturday.
How farmers are raising money for Cancer Society
Farmers can donate hoggets from their sale stock to the Cancer Society next week.
Metro are finals-bound
St Johns Wanganui Metro Colts just need to keep their feet firmly on the ground.
Multiple squash titles for Whanganui club
The teams event is held across the Squash Central district for B to F Grade players.
Metro double-header at Cooks
Colts have winless College Old Boys left, while Metro woman have unbeaten Feilding.
Back on track: Northern explorer to return
Councils get behind submission to reinstate main trunk line rail service.
Local Focus: Rangitīkei electorate explained
Explore the Rangitīkei electorate and its vast woolshed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Metro brace for final push
Both Whanganui Metro teams have two matches to play before the finals kick in.
Scott Guy murder: Private investigator uncovers new information
The private investigator says he can't reveal what the information is.
Athletes impress at Manawatu Whanganui Athletics meet ahead of major upcoming assignments
Athletes prepare for Whanganui Schools in August and New Zealand Schools a month later.
Metro teams have lessons to learn
The lessons are still out there for the St Johns Wanganui Metro teams.
Rugby: Can Whanganui teams break into the top four?
Both Metro teams have just one round and five games each to make the semifinals.
Why livestock market's future is hard to predict
There are strong positive signs, but not enough to give price certainty.
Trials and tribulations of dogs
The move across the island proved popular with record entries in the Ohingaiti event.