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Last stock sale at Fordell saleyard near Whanganui

Changing land use is closing small saleyards all over New Zealand.

Hipango Park, road to Springvale, coast to coast and more

Get out and about with the Whanganui Summer Programme.

Boy drives for help after mum hit by falling tree

The accident happened in the Turakina Valley during high winds.

Timber yard blaze, Parapara re-opened, garage fire, quad bike death

News items in brief

Fire crews attend truck fire near Taihape

The fire was within a timber yard off State Highway 1 near Taihape.

September 2019: Air Chathams went international with flights to Norfolk Island

Whanganui turned out to support family and friends of Jasmine Wilson.

Frustrating two years 'unscrambling' trust

Westoe could become a demonstration farm used by wider agricultural community, owner says.

Rotorua's Stephen Parker wins the 3 Bridges Marathon in Whanganui

A field of locals, internationals, amateurs and former Olympians take to the pavement

2019 Wanganui Rugby Awards on Saturday

A long season of club and representative footy to be recognised at fourth annual awards.

Local Focus: Diversity brings new faces to councils

New-look councils moving with the times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Squash: Whanganui's Kent Darlington runnerup in NZ Masters

Taihape's Emma Mullins also claims a second tier title.

How radiographers strike will affect you

Whanganui radiographers strike follow a series of strikes around the country

Māori health outcomes key focus of screening programme

The national bowel screening programme launched in Whanganui on October 22.

Local Focus: The house that Bulls built is ready for auction

Building a house to build a community centre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Marist got the trophy, United have the development plan, Tech have a Sri Lankan international

The cricket season gets underway at Victoria Park and around the region tomorrow.

Councillor slams NZTA over SH4 closure

Helen Craig says the road is closed for no reason other than massive under-investment.