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Will wars: Brothers ‘descend into pettiness’ over $4.4m estate

Graeme Barnard is unhappy mother left him a smaller share of estate than his brothers.

'Hard pill to swallow': Double hit of landing charges hurts Air Chathams

'The worst case scenario is that Air Chathams withdraws from Whanganui.'

Club rugby: Marist crowned champions

They make history as the first club to etch their name on the trophy.

More Whanganui rink hockey players make national team

'It gives those players a stepping stone before they make the jump to men's hockey.'

Club rugby: Marist still in hunt for home semifinal

The game was lock Lake Ah Chong's 100th Premier match.

Club rugby: Border lock in home semifinal with win over Taihape

Border also retained the Barracks Bar Challenge Shield.

Peggy Frew of Ōhakune awarded a QSM for her long service to local communities

Frew has been working for half a century for the Ruapehu and Whanganui communities.

Working to better the community earns Brian Doughty a Queen's Service Medal

'You don't think about why you're doing this stuff, you just do it, it's good fun.'

Whanganui illustrator awarded NZ Order of Merit

When she got the email letting her know she was on the list, she thought it was a scam.

Does Whanganui have a future in agri-tourism?

Multi-day walks, wine tasting and cheese-making are just some of the ideas.

Club rugby wrap: Border retain shield but Ruapehu show spark

Border winger Luke Myers - on debut this season - scored a hat-trick of tries.

6.6 per cent rate increase part of Horizons Regional Council's long-term plan

'Council are aware that any rate increase is not ideal.'

Driver deemed unfit to stand trial for manslaughter after dementia diagnosis

Stanley Hiroti won't go on trial for causing the fatal crash while driving drunk.

Hockey season in the dark after latest break-in

Hockey in Whanganui has taken a serious hit with the season barely under way.

Club rugby: Marist bring new ethos to senior season

'If these boys, if they keep playing, there’s no doubt they’ll develop into a good team.'

Border, Taihape rivalry to continue in Waverley

They've played the last four Tasman Tanning Premier finals against each other.

Jono Naylor: 'What’s my excuse for being depressed?'

The former mayor and MP would not give himself permission to be unwell.

Manawatū District Council wants to officially add macron

It's a horizontal line that does and means a lot.