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Terry Sarten: Education is the Key to the Future

The weeks of holidays lay like sunny stepping stones towards the horizon.

Jay Kuten : In the spirit of generosity

People here take for granted that Christmas is celebrated in mid-summer

Letters: Right-to-die word games

Jay Kuten is playing word games in his promotion of this dangerous legislation.

Frank Greenall: Gangs need pathways out

12 months out from the election National cranks up the hoary old spectre of the gangs.

Letters: Maori representation and democracy

In fact the number of Māori voters who bother to vote is far lower than that of non-Māori.

Comment: Playing in a band much like running a business

Russell Bell likens playing in a band to juggling business affairs.

SH4 one-lane metal road option possibly by Christmas

Rangitikei MP Ian McKelvie gets out and about during Parlimentary recess

Letters: Respect te reo Pakeha too, please

Alongside our need to respect te reo Maori, can we also respect our English language?

Why NZ's mood rises and falls with rugby

Comment: Why does success or loss on the field have such an effect on the nation's mood?

Letters: NZ history widely misunderstood

Misinformation taught in school to generations of Kiwis still frames their view of NZ.

Letters: Exploiting climate change

Letters to the Whanganui Chronicle

400m Parapara Highway slip could widen to one kilometre

MP Ian McKelvie discusses the Parapara Road.

Editorial: 150 job losses huge blow to Whanganui as Mars Petcare pulls out

Our thoughts on the Mars Petcare closure and the loss of 150 jobs

Letters: Look after our hospital

Religion and culture must not interfere in the lives of those who want death with dignity.

Voted one of best long walks in the world: How the Te Araroa Trail is gaining popularity

The Te Araroa Trail had its biggest year with almost 1200 walkers.

Let's talk law: Consumer protection – real estate agents

There are three levels of licence - a sales person, an agent and a branch manager