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Rugby: Marist aim to extend winning streak against Border
Marist coach Steelie Koro aims to maintain momentum and confidence.
Opinion: Water issues reveal the burden on ratepayers is already too great
Ratepayers may face doubled costs when new water entities take over.
Aviary ownership agreement still not signed
The council agreed last year to hand over operations to a community trust.
Club rugby: Marist and Taihape women secure home semifinals
The Bulls were beaten 49-15 by Taihape, missing out on a crucial bonus point.
Students leave pilot academy as investigation keeps planes grounded
'Anything like this affects the financials of a business, no matter how you look at it.'
'Fuel in the tank': Ruapehu Mayor announces re-election bid
'I don’t race to Facebook. I deal with it, get advice and work through the issue.'
Watch: Discover top talent at this year's Smokefreerockquest and Showquest
Behind the scenes action and talented performers captured in this week's webisodes.
Defence Force's Waiōuru housing project fails to break ground
Budget 2023 earmarked the thick end of $75 million for 50 new houses.
‘The model works’: This sport and culture programme is changing lives
The programme for Whanganui primary school students needs more funding to keep going.
Sub-union rugby game ends 15-year hiatus
It's hoped the Northern v Southern Rangitīkei match will help reboot local rugby.
At least one more season for Whanganui East Pool
A citizens' assembly will make outdoor swimming recommendations in mid-July.
Whanganui athletics: Strong team showings at cross country champs
More than 100 runners competed at the schools event at Dudding Lake.
'Pretty special': Rugby veteran celebrates 400th senior game milestone
Brad Carr made his debut for the Feilding Yellows Senior A team when he was 17.
Rangitīkei ratepayers face 8.9% rates increase
The Rangitīkei District Council's 2024-2034 long-term plan predicted a 9.9% rise.
'Not giving it up': Wagon battle with state housing rages on
Robyn Dandy bought the wagon to honour her late grandson and fulfil a promise.
Whanganui weather: Cold snap gives way to milder week
Whanganui hill country had temperatures drop to -3C overnight on Monday.
New zone to simplify Manawatū-Whanganui tsunami evacuation
Funding will update tsunami evacuation maps to new 'blue zone' standards.
Marist win fourth straight
Marist have now beaten all the other teams in the same season.
Strong second half powers Taihape to win
The Barracks Challenge Shield holders knew one way – and that was up the middle.
'Really shook me': Council calls out abuse from public
'This behaviour is deeply concerning.'
Kevin Page: A quest for peace amid joyful chaos
OPINION: I’d suggest a majority of fellow grandparents will feel this way.
‘It’s all backwards’: Father admitted to bar thanks to his daughter
"It was a very proud moment to say the least."
W&W Construction wins three national awards
Director Glenn Wadsworth said the company was proud to be recognised for its work.
'Gaps in knowledge': Council investigating former landfill site
The investigation is set to cost $440,000.
Sarjeant Gallery visitor numbers revealed
Of the 83,000 visitors, 60% are expected to be from outside Whanganui.
Nicky Rennie: Grief is complex and there is no textbook
OPINION: Dad and I will now forever share a special bond.
Shoppers 'concerned and stressed' by higher parking fees and fines
The Whanganui District Council voted unanimously last year to increase fees.
Gareth Carter: Growing strawberries at home
Plant strawberries in late autumn for the best fruit yields.
'Homecoming': Classic All Blacks to face Steelform Whanganui
Several former All Blacks have been confirmed and Conrad Smith is set to referee.