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Volunteer enjoys working with the police and his team
Wanganui Community Patrol chairman Phil Mulcahy is Volunteer of the Month.
Where will the water go?
Mitigating flooding relies on use of wetlands and managed ponding
Sexual predator fails to cut minimum time behind bars
Rapist told victim - “that’s what love is, that’s what you get for being my girlfriend".
Why localised duplication can be destructive
Opinion: Brit Bunkley argues for centralisation.
Minister backs Ruapehu’s tourism re-think
Ruapehu's destination management plan proves a hit with tourism minister
Te Matatini mauri handed over in ceremony at Rātana
"It can now rest in the hands of another special rohe."
Rob Rattenbury: Food needs to be made affordable
Comment: Many in our communities cannot even afford to buy the items in the first place
Samantha Matthews on Tame Impala, Fordell, and New Zealand roses
Samantha Matthews is a Whanganui photographer and rose farmer at Matthews Roses
Distiller claims silver medals in London spirits competition
Papaiti Gin put Whanganui on the world stage with its quality spirits.
Museum Notebook: The heyday of Londontown
The department store had Whanganui's first escalator.
Work under way to repair slip on SH3 near Kai Iwi
Whanganui road users are advised to expect delays when travelling on SH3 north of Kai Iwi.
My Perfect Weekend: Francie Flis
Flis' family often come from Tauranga, Masterton and New Plymouth for the weekend.
What caused Whanganui's wet and warm summer?
In February there was nearly 100mm more rainfall than average.
World-renowned composer found final resting place in Whanganui
Sound artist and composer Susan Frykberg
'8 for April': Juggling the school holidays
Children will be at school only eight days this April.
Nicky Rennie: Teens with cloth ears ‘just doing their job’
Parents may have more success talking to teens other than their own children.
Talisman for Te Matatini festival to be welcomed to Rātana Pā this weekend
Kapa haka has a longstanding history in the region, one of trial and tribulation.
Whanganui Regional Museum to host traditional Chinese celebrations
"We want to make the day more vibrant."
Driver flees after two-car crash
A crash between two drivers ended with one person fleeing the scene before police arrived.
Courthouse security report: People could be 'killed, injured'
Ohakune courthouse remains closed after nine 'key identified risks' were highlighted.
'A very ‘mish-mash’ system': Mayors not sold on Three Waters announcement
'We've got a lot of thinking to do.'
Whanganui student athletes ready to take on the Halberg Games
The national Halberg Games will be held at King's College in Auckland.
Athletics: Whanganui athletes punch above their weight
A very successful track and field season has come to an end.
Ram raids ‘kick in the stomach’ for businesses
“It puts everybody at risk, it’s not a victimless crime.”
Rural community board needs Kai Iwi seat filled
Nominations opened on April 13 after Sandra Faulkner's resignation.
Annual Kaimanawa muster cancelled
The effects of Cyclone Gabrielle mean the horse muster can't go ahead this year.
Locally shot film gets national premiere in Whanganui
The production saw Whanganui's CBD transformed into 1918 Texas.
'It's never too late': Calls for babies to be vaccinated against whooping cough
“Vaccination rates for children have dropped to concerning levels.”
Free holiday activities on offer the museum
Activities include embroidery, portrait making, and weaving
An excess of love part of the recipe for a long life
Remai Hehir's daughter says she has never done things to excess - except love.