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Taihape charity knitters a popular visitor attraction
"Everyone knows that we’re doing the work for charity and they cheer us on."

Region's roadworks ramp up for summer
Resurfacing work north of Taihape has been completed but more projects loom.

Mangaweka Asparagus: From fire to feast
A tragedy set the Turneys on the path to growing asparagus.

Cynthia Collier grant supports rural community connections
The grant honours the late Cynthia Collier of Taihape.

First-ever Rangitīkei Business Awards celebrate success
Around 150 people attended the awards night, including businesses from Bulls to Taihape.

In profile: Meet Rangitīkei’s comedic communications guy Ben Caldwell
Someone asked: 'Who is Ben? I hear he’s really cool.'

$14 million assigned for redevelopment of Taihape Town Hall
The building has been closed since 2021 after it was identified as earthquake-prone.

'It was a really good day': The Hoff greets fans in Taihape
Between 50 and 100 people flocked to the filming location to meet the Baywatch star.

'Gardening is not like putting wallpaper up': Gordon Collier on crafting a successful garden
The 88-year-old Taihape garden designer has some tips for first-time growers.

Further traffic management on SH1 after geotechnical inspections
A reactivated landslide had caused cracking on the section of highway.

'A huge loss': Taihape shop owner gets marching orders
The business currently employs five staff.

Whanganui Act candidate Craig Dredge focused on party vote
'It’s not about me, it’s about the party and the party vote.'

Company sentenced over ski bus crash that killed schoolgirl
The ski field company earlier admitted two charges brought by WorkSafe over the crash.

Snowy, stormy night causes chaos on roads
Multiple state highways in the Ruapehu District were closed due to snow and accidents.

Snow watch issued for Taihape and north Whanganui
Whanganui City recorded thunderstorm conditions and near-gale-force winds.

State Highway 1 reopened between Taihape and Waiōuru
The Desert Road section of the highway remains closed.

Person airlifted to hospital after Taihape truck crash
Traffic delays likely after truck rolls.

Club rugby: Northern derby Premier success for Taihape
Taihape had a 41-7 win over Ruapehu to make it a double in the northern sub-union derby.

Club rugby: Rare win for Marist over Taihape
A wrap of the weekend's Premier and Senior club rugby in Whanganui.

Step forward for central North Island wind farm proposal
The wind farm would generate enough energy to power thousands of central district homes.

Courthouse security report: People could be 'killed, injured'
Ohakune courthouse remains closed after nine 'key identified risks' were highlighted.

Rangitīkei heritage buildings' future up for decision
All of the buildings concerned had been cited as needing earthquake strengthening.

NZ Shears woolhandling title for Taihape junior
Tre Ratana Sciascia remembers starting woolhandling before starting school.

Horizons Regional Council: Collect good wood for winter
In 2016, air pollution from domestic fires was associated with 962 deaths.

Heavy rain watch for Taihape area
Heavy rain is expected for 12 hours from 10pm Friday, February 24.

Intensive winter grazing workshops confirmed
Workshops for farmers will be held in Hunterville, Ohakune and Taihape.

Rural sports awards finalists named
Finalists for the Norwood Rural Sports Awards named

Whanganui region braces for Cyclone Gabrielle
Whanganui is expected to be hit by severe southeast gusts on Tuesday.