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Sound Canvas returns with 'very different perspective'

There are performances on Friday and Saturday, May 2-3.

Athletics: Secondary Schools Association stands test of time

After more than 50 years, the association is still achieving its aims.

'No apologies': Luxon bullish on fast-tracking seabed mining application

The Prime Minister praised Whanganui's council during a visit to the district.

DoC grants 10-year concession for Whakapapa ski field

Financial management of the ski field has been plagued for several years.

'Kept to themselves': Neighbours say woman, son live in Feilding home where body found

Those who live close by say the pair residing in the Campbell St home were 'very quiet'.

Whanganui citizens’ assembly selected

The group will make recommendations to the council about the future of outdoor swimming.

Path to skies earns Air Force recruit top awards

William Fogden's interest in the Air Force was sparked by a concreting job at Ohakea.

Marist Rugby stalwart named national president

Whanganui's Mike Donoghue has been involved with New Zealand Marist for nearly 60 years.

Curtains for old St George's building?

'There comes a point where we have to consider all options.'

Stock car driver critically injured after smash at Whanganui speedway

A car crash at Oceanview Speedway led to a person being cut from a vehicle.

Man who killed his father and brother found with torture videos at time of murders

The charges were laid four years after Nathan Frost murdered his family members.

'World's best and loveliest daughter': Tributes for young woman killed in Marton crash

My Marie Harder Clemensen died in a crash on SH1 in March, police confirmed.

Filling a gap: Anglican Church building homes on unused land

Each house costs about $300,000, funded by the diocese.

Q&A: Helen Watson talks musicals, fantasy novels and Amdram’s latest play

Helen Watson will direct Amdram’s first 2025 show, Ladies’ Day.

Spike in odour complaints at wastewater plant

'Potentially, there is room for those calls to keep increasing.'

Nicky Rennie: Taking selfies with Pope's body crosses a line

OPINION: I'm horrified by the behaviour of some people paying respects to Pope Francis.

Government extends aid for drought-hit farmers facing long recovery

Farmers have a new focus on minimising the impact of extreme weather events.

How a childhood injury led Jacob Booth to rugby refereeing success

Booth is the only Whanganui-based referee in the programme.