Cricket: Marist clinch last-minute victory
Marist will join United in the Coastal Challenge Cup semifinals.
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Rob Rattenbury: Lessons from Pākaitore
Rob Rattenbury writes about the opportunities provided at Pākaitore Day.
'Global challenge' of vet shortages affecting Whanganui
Whanganui vet clinics are being affected by the vet shortage.
Neighbourhood Support seeks new members after Cyclone Gabrielle
The group would like every street in Whanganui to sign up.
Firefighters' safety key in new Pacific Helmets' designs
The new helmets will be put on the international market in late April.
Aviation scholarship gives student flying start
The air ambulance service will offer the scholarship each year for the foreseeable future.
Big goal for Relay for Life
The Cancer Society fundraiser returns to Cooks Gardens on Saturday, March 12.
My Perfect Weekend: Joamari van der Walt enjoys surfing and wine-tasting
Joamari van der Walt discusses what her ideal weekend looks like.
Funding up for grabs for young sportspeople
The previous round of funding supported five athletes across a range of sports.
Sun set to rise on new exhibition
The Sun Sets Beneath the Ocean opens with a couple of special events.
Safety key message at Family Fun Day
The Family Fun Day is at Springvale Stadium on Saturday, March 25.
Flatlining: $11b health shake-up yet to help struggling frontline staff, 'urgent problems'
Your guide to the big health reforms - and whether they're working or not.
Cricket: Coastal Challenge Cup reaches final round-robin
Wanganui's Marist side will be looking to secure a semifinal slot.
Final stage of Rangitīkei electricity upgrade to start
The upgrade project started in March 2022.
Access to justice could be stripped from rural communities, mayor warns
“It’s demeaning and unnecessary because the facilities have been dropped."
Two deaths from whooping cough in New Zealand, low vaccination rates mean spread is more likely
Vaccination rates were "seriously low" after the pandemic disruption, officials said.
Wraparound community wellbeing services planned
Information has been released about Te Puna Hapori, a new wellbeing hub.
Powerco seeks feedback from Whanganui customers
Last year, the company completed a $20 million upgrade to its network.
Comment: 'Bloody hell, what's next?'
Marcus Musson looks at the forestry industry post-Cyclone Gabrielle.
Ōhakea crew member happy to help with Hastings relief efforts
Ōhakea-based helicopter crews put in long hours to help out in Hastings.
Horizons Regional Council: Collect good wood for winter
In 2016, air pollution from domestic fires was associated with 962 deaths.
Success for Whanganui athletes at track and field nationals
There were some outstanding performances at the track and field championships.
No planning speedbumps for streetscape projects
A “tsunami of wild and whacky ideas” hasn't come to fruition.
Mother-of-two sobs as she's jailed for knuckle-duster assault
Andrea Leota wore knuckle-dusters to inflict maximum violence on her victim.
Defence Force help police meth bust, seven men before court
Police found over 19kg of methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $6.7 million.
School bus driver a valued member of the community
The school said all of the students involved in the fatal crash were uninjured.
Mr Tinker Thinker tells a story about plumbing
Mr Tinker Thinker was named by a Facebook fan of the artist
National exhibition makes final stop in Whanganui
Whanganui Regional Museum will house the Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award.
Audrey Young: National makes limited progress on new women candidates
ANALYSIS: It is not just the number of women selected, it is where they have been selected
Award-winner takes family farm into fifth generation
“I just have to back myself. I know I’m capable and I know I can do it.”
Wanganui Street Drags deliver drama, action and ‘a bit of fire’
A big crowd turned out for an exciting day's racing on Taupō Quay.
Whanganui Pride Week to honour Georgina Beyer
"She was an incredible leader in the rainbow community."
International Women's Day celebrated with La Fiesta events
The United Nations theme for International Womens Day 2023 is “DigitALL”.