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!['Kicked to the kerb': Disability advocates unhappy with funding freeze](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Kicked to the kerb': Disability advocates unhappy with funding freeze
'Even if it was $5000, that would have helped get it off the ground.'
![Rural equine vets under pressure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Rural equine vets under pressure
'It can be anything from a tiny little scratch to the leg almost falling off.'
![Remote Ruapehu restaurant wins national award](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Remote Ruapehu restaurant wins national award
'We knew it was a fairly crazy project but we ended up putting two and two together.'
![Proposed tramway extension stopped in its tracks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Proposed tramway extension stopped in its tracks
Council boss David Langford says 'heritage transport experiences' could be an alternative.
!['Massive blow': Hundreds of jobs lost as Winstone shuts mills](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
'Massive blow': Hundreds of jobs lost as Winstone shuts mills
One of the central North Island's biggest employers has made the call to shut two mills.
![Hundreds lose jobs as Ruapehu mills close](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Hundreds lose jobs as Ruapehu mills close
'As tough as this news is, our people need certainty to get on with their lives.'
![Residents thrilled with visit from St George's art students](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Residents thrilled with visit from St George's art students
Art students from St George’s Preparatory School visit Living Waters
!['Had a gutsful': Woolworths staff join nationwide protest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
'Had a gutsful': Woolworths staff join nationwide protest
'They have had a gutsful. They are underpaid, undervalued and understaffed.'
!['A risky work for a raw reality'- Jillian Karl's new exhibition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
'A risky work for a raw reality'- Jillian Karl's new exhibition
Karl's new exhibition at Whanganui's A-Gallery touches on the realities of brain damage.
![Construction sector suspected suicides: 80 died last year, highest on record](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Construction sector suspected suicides: 80 died last year, highest on record
Data from Coronial Services dating back to 2007 shows record 2023 suicide numbers.
![Brown says councils must respect ratepayer money](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Brown says councils must respect ratepayer money
'Finding savings isn’t a one-off exercise,' the Local Government Minister says.
![Chance of 'squally thunderstorms' in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Chance of 'squally thunderstorms' in Whanganui
MetService is forecasting a mixed bag of weather for Whanganui this week.
![Feedback sought on highway tolls in lower North Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Feedback sought on highway tolls in lower North Island
NZTA proposes to toll two new highways in the lower North Island.
![Successful event for Starfish Project in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Successful event for Starfish Project in Whanganui
The Givealittle page is still open until the end of October for the Starfish Project.
![Bartlett dominates Strada Road Series race](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Bartlett dominates Strada Road Series race
The Whanganui Cycling Club Strada 5 Road Series is proving quite popular.
Premium
![Comment: Scenic stroll turns to canine chaos](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Comment: Scenic stroll turns to canine chaos
OPINION: Kevin Page has a muddy adventure.
![Rob Rattenbury: The value of maintaining friendship](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Rob Rattenbury: The value of maintaining friendship
OPINION: You never have to explain yourself to a true friend
![Will forestry rob hundreds of Kiwis of jobs? Meat processing sector confronts big livestock dip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Will forestry rob hundreds of Kiwis of jobs? Meat processing sector confronts big livestock dip
One million fewer lambs next spring raises economic red flag in meat-processing industry.
![Gareth Carter: Grow some summer berries](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Gareth Carter: Grow some summer berries
Comment: Gareth Carter has tips on growing strawberries this season.
![Comment: Dipsticks galore under the hood](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Comment: Dipsticks galore under the hood
OPINION: Kevin Page has been fiddling with his car's engine.
![Feed the right wolf – Rob Rattenbury](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Feed the right wolf – Rob Rattenbury
OPINION: How can two peas out of the same pod sometimes be so different?
Sport
![How every team can win the Ranfurly Shield (except Southland)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
How every team can win the Ranfurly Shield (except Southland)
All roads will go through Hawke’s Bay starting this weekend against the Tasman Mako.
![Athletics: Para-athletes inspirational for young competitors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Athletics: Para-athletes inspirational for young competitors
Paralympics should give cause for thought to reluctant participants, writes Alec McNab.
![Young equestrian to compete on international stage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Young equestrian to compete on international stage
'She’s come a long way in a short time.'
![Rugby: Whanganui Women confirm finals spot](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Rugby: Whanganui Women confirm finals spot
The final will be a back-to-back match against the Thames Valley Vixens.
![Rugby: Whanganui demolish Buller in Heartland match](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Rugby: Whanganui demolish Buller in Heartland match
Whanganui shattered previous milestones with a 91-7 win.
![Rugby: Strong showing for Whanganui Women against King Country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Rugby: Strong showing for Whanganui Women against King Country
It was a rematch of sorts of last year's final.
![Rugby: Level playing field for Whanganui and Buller](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Rugby: Level playing field for Whanganui and Buller
'We’re both in the same boat – one win, one loss.'
![Athletics: Much to look forward to at Paralympics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Athletics: Much to look forward to at Paralympics
Track and field has a strong NZ team of six athletes, writes Alec McNab.
Business news
!['Massive blow': Hundreds of jobs lost as Winstone shuts mills](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Massive blow': Hundreds of jobs lost as Winstone shuts mills
One of the central North Island's biggest employers has made the call to shut two mills.
![Construction sector suspected suicides: 80 died last year, highest on record](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Construction sector suspected suicides: 80 died last year, highest on record
Data from Coronial Services dating back to 2007 shows record 2023 suicide numbers.
![Will forestry rob hundreds of Kiwis of jobs? Meat processing sector confronts big livestock dip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Will forestry rob hundreds of Kiwis of jobs? Meat processing sector confronts big livestock dip
One million fewer lambs next spring raises economic red flag in meat-processing industry.
Lifestyle news
![Gareth Carter: Grow some summer berries](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Gareth Carter: Grow some summer berries
Comment: Gareth Carter has tips on growing strawberries this season.
![Gareth Carter: Spring’s arrival heralds seed planting time](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Gareth Carter: Spring’s arrival heralds seed planting time
OPINION: It's time for seeds of summer-growing vegetables and flowers to be sown indoors.
![Remote Ruapehu restaurant wins national award](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Remote Ruapehu restaurant wins national award
'We knew it was a fairly crazy project but we ended up putting two and two together.'
OneRoof property news
![House-hunting for diplomats: I had one property turned down because of sniper fears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
House-hunting for diplomats: I had one property turned down because of sniper fears
What ambassadors look for in a Kiwi home.
![Tauranga families living 2.5km apart swap homes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Tauranga families living 2.5km apart swap homes
"Oh my god, how did you come up with this idea?"
![Mansion that’s too dangerous to step inside finally sells](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Mansion that’s too dangerous to step inside finally sells
"Mystery house on a hill" snapped up, but buyer and sale price remain a secret.
Car news & advice
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![Mustang 7th-gen: how Ford is 'doubling down' on the V8 (it's partly thanks to EVs)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Mustang 7th-gen: how Ford is 'doubling down' on the V8 (it's partly thanks to EVs)
Mustang chief engineer Laurie Transou explains how Ford can continue with a pure-petrol V8
![Fernando Alonso takes delivery of custom Aston Martin Valkyrie](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Fernando Alonso takes delivery of custom Aston Martin Valkyrie
Some company cars are better than others...
![Michael Jordan’s Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 is up for grabs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Michael Jordan’s Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 is up for grabs
The basketball legend’s ultra-rare Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 can be yours for a cool $1m.
Whanganui Midweek
![Residents thrilled with visit from St George's art students](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Residents thrilled with visit from St George's art students
Art students from St George’s Preparatory School visit Living Waters
![Local singer-songwriter Charlotte Melser's ‘sold out’ show](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Local singer-songwriter Charlotte Melser's ‘sold out’ show
Charlotte Melser took to Whanganui’s Repertory Theatre stage in front of a full house
![Successful event for Starfish Project in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Successful event for Starfish Project in Whanganui
The Givealittle page is still open until the end of October for the Starfish Project.
Rural news
![Sara's side hustle is blooming](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Sara's side hustle is blooming
Sara Patetrson creates unique, handmade greeting cards using locally grown flowers.
![Generous rural spirit shines through tough times at stock donation drive](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Generous rural spirit shines through tough times at stock donation drive
About 370 sheep were donated by farmers from throughout the region.
![Bee Aware Month: Beeing there for our tireless workers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Bee Aware Month: Beeing there for our tireless workers
The humble honey bee is critical for the survival of the planet.
Whanganui news
![Will forestry rob hundreds of Kiwis of jobs? Meat processing sector confronts big livestock dip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Will forestry rob hundreds of Kiwis of jobs? Meat processing sector confronts big livestock dip
One million fewer lambs next spring raises economic red flag in meat-processing industry.
![‘No safe amount’: The push to raise Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder awareness](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
‘No safe amount’: The push to raise Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder awareness
'Any amount is harmful, it is pretty much like Russian roulette.'
![The 'cross-pollination' of Sarjeant's opening season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
The 'cross-pollination' of Sarjeant's opening season
'Let’s change the type of thinking around what a gallery can be.'
!['An old-school MP': Peter Gresham remembered](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'An old-school MP': Peter Gresham remembered
'You would struggle to find anyone with a bad word to say about him.'
![Council to control Sarjeant cafe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Council to control Sarjeant cafe
Cafe profits could 'start chipping away' at gallery operating costs, but there is a risk.
![Gareth Carter: Grow some summer berries](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Gareth Carter: Grow some summer berries
Comment: Gareth Carter has tips on growing strawberries this season.
![Twelve councillors to represent district after next election](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Twelve councillors to represent district after next election
Representation has been 'strongly debated' at previous council meetings.
![Open day to celebrate Hakeke Street Community Centre's expansion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Open day to celebrate Hakeke Street Community Centre's expansion
Hakeke Street Community Centre and Love and Learn Childcare Community Open Day
![How every team can win the Ranfurly Shield (except Southland)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
How every team can win the Ranfurly Shield (except Southland)
All roads will go through Hawke’s Bay starting this weekend against the Tasman Mako.
![Move your body for mental health](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Move your body for mental health
Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) starts on September 23.
![Camera Club captures local churches for posterity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Camera Club captures local churches for posterity
Whanganui Camera Club members have taken over 2000 photos of nearly 70 churches.
![Police call for sightings of missing Australian tourist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Police call for sightings of missing Australian tourist
Elizabeth Wielga is thought to have left her accommodation in Tongariro on August 30.
![Rugby: Taonga on line as Whanganui face Thames Valley test](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Rugby: Taonga on line as Whanganui face Thames Valley test
It's Whanganui's first crack at the trophy.
![New sewerage pipe connecting prison to council treatment plant](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
New sewerage pipe connecting prison to council treatment plant
The Department of Corrections project has an overall cost of around $14 million.
![Whanganui rugby: Props clock 50 games](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Whanganui rugby: Props clock 50 games
The milestone was achieved in a record-shattering 91-7 victory.
![Ruapehu council slams poll law, seeks further advice](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Ruapehu council slams poll law, seeks further advice
The council voted unanimously to keep the Māori ward.