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Esteemed Whanganui kapa haka groups finish competition on a high
Te Reanga Mōrehu O Rātana won the choral section at Te Matatini.

Ōtaki to north of Levin motorway being rescoped
The Government is rescoping parts of its $8.7b NZ Upgrade infrastructure programme.

Comment: Should have used my loaf
A last-minute shopping expedition doesn't go quite to plan for Kevin Page.

Letters: All Blacks need Robertson’s magic
Readers also have their say on climate change, The Tide and velodrome spending.

Whanganui farmers catching a break
"It means we’re coming together and feeling proud to be farmers."

Historic Māori storage pits found in South Taranaki
"You don’t see te ao Māori here anywhere. But you’re standing on it.”

Rep Talk: Theatre is in the genes for this director
Hamish isn't the first generation of his family to be involved with theatre productions

Volunteer positions available in Whanganui
Volunteer positions available in Whanganui.

St Anthony's School Medieval Fayre draws huge crowd
Ticket sales boasted an impressive 250 per cent increase on the 2021 event.

Whanganui community survey results don't meet council targets
How do we feel about living in Whanganui?

Whanganui Deputy Mayor Helen Craig: You can’t eat trees
Whanganui Deputy Mayor Helen Craig says farming is being legislated into extinction

Whanganui supports Hastings after Cyclone Gabrielle
Whanganui District Council has buddied up with cyclone-hit Hastings.

Kāinga Ora plans for Whanganui East draw negative reaction
Feedback on planned developments in Gonville and Tawhero was mostly positive.

Whanganui weather: What to expect this week
An incoming ridge of high pressure is expected to change things up.

Museum Notebook: Prescriptions cure or curse?
A collection of prescriptions in the Whanganui Regional Museum raises some questions.

Whanganui River tribes celebrate 28th Pākaitore Day
The 28th Pākaitore Day will be celebrated on February 28.

Council shoots dog after cattle attack
'Shooting a dog is always the last resort for animal control officers.'

Are you a lucky Lotto winner?
A ticket bought in Whanganui has won a second division prize.

Former MP battling terminal cancer, family called to bedside
The ex-Whanganui MP's health has 'deteriorated considerably', says daughter

Live: Supply helicopters grounded as storm tracks down NZ; tornado hits Waihi Beach; wild weather wreaks havoc
If the rain continued overnight, then the timing may feel a bit like déjà vu for some.

Vege plants in demand in Whanganui
Customers are snapping up vegetable plants following Cyclone Gabrielle.

Record turnout for charity golf day
City Mission Whanganui will receive the funds raised at this year's event.

Kids, dogs and karate make Jess Shaw’s weekend
Jess often takes her two huskies down to South Beach.

Sculpture exhibition spans a century
The Milly Mitchell-Anyon curated exhibition opens at the NZ Portrait Gallery this week.

Comment: Cyclone response demonstrates manaakitanga
Jay Rerekura reflects on manaakitanga and how it is being shown after the cyclone.

Whanganui Zinefest returns
This year's Zinefest is on Saturday, February 25, at the Musicians' Club.

Heavy rain watch for Taihape area
Heavy rain is expected for 12 hours from 10pm Friday, February 24.