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Former gang leader's plan to save youth
Former Whanganui gang leader's plan to save youth.

Could Cooks Gardens to go Amber and Black?
Mayor says no reason Whanganui can't host high level rugby

Govt beefs up Horizons Region forestry
Shane Jones announces funding for tourism and Horizons Region forestry

Fatal road is 'race track' say residents
Locals speak out after the death of 13-year-old Keanu Josephs-Ranginui.

Watkins White Ferns in Whitewash of Ireland
Allrounder takes a wicket as she was not needed to bat with Amelia Kerr's unbeaten 232

Government likely to help Mt Ruapehu ski gondola
Government to help financially with gondola project at Mt Ruapehu

Whanganui news: Woman on drugs charges; drove while disqualified; Ratana talk
News in brief: Woman on drug, shoplifting charges; Ratana talk; driving when disqualified

Local Focus: New heart, new life
Heart donation gives Manawatū woman a new lease on life. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Bayleys settles after P house failure
Confidential settlement agreement reached for couple who bought P contaminated house.

Watkin's White Ferns just keep dominating Ireland
Another 400 plus score to wrap up the three ODI series with one game to play.

Suspicious fire at scrap yard
Fire and Emergency and police respond to car fires at Whanganui scrap yard.

Rugby: Ruapehu beat the Ratana men without mouthguards
Embarrassing for minnows to have three players sent from field for no mouthguards.

Cricket: Jessica Watkin gets share of White Ferns world record against Ireland
Great One Day International debut on a memorable day for New Zealand women's cricket

Escaping the Big Smoke: The wannabe homeowners targeting cheap prices
It was the best of times for buying, it was the worst of times for renting

Local Focus: Council and artist come together for Castlecliff
It's not Abbey Road, it's Rangiora Street, Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hey day trippers, this is really... something
From London's Abbey Road to Whanganui's Rangiora Street. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Spooky exhibition "a little bit out there"
Video creates a state of tension as it reveals the derelict and abandonned

UCOL Whanganui student finds his feet in fitness
Wade Callum could barely run 100m without having a break when he started the course.

Chiefs and Hurricanes to play Super Rugby 'friendly' in Hawera
Game for the wider squads to stay match fit while their All Blacks players face France.

Rugby: Wanganui 'Gain Line' XV selected to face Manawatu Under 19
Youth players with a handful of veterans have opportunity to impress.

Shops shown the tools to combat thieves
Police have advised Whanganui businesses on how to reduce the likelihood of being robbed.

Have your say: Scrooges stifle wage debate
Your say: Council Scrooges reject living wage; government should spend more; day of shame

Activist will keeping singing to animals despite abuse
Sandra Kyle asks meat companies for permission to comfort condemned animals

Your view: Whanganui's first international women's cricketer
Readers write: First female international; Borrows' Bible-bashing; Kuten's 'nasty' column

The past shows trial important for both present and future
A number of young players can get their names in the conversation tonight at Cooks Gardens

Chester Borrows: Learn your history, no matter how unpalatable it might be
The Land Wars had a greater impact on NZ than any of the campaigns we commemorate