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Taihape Community Development Trust co-ordinator Pania Winiata wants a quiet weekend.
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Youth council puts the call out to artists
Artworks will be on display during the Artists Open Studios.
Whanganui great-grandmother Shirley Granville looks back on 100 years
Whanganui great-grandmother Shirley Granville looks forward to 100th lap around the sun.
More than 4000 come to town for Masters Games
Local hospitality providers are expecting a busy week ahead with the games in town.
Speedway: Could this be the Year of the Warrior?
The Wanganui Warriors are ready to do battle in Palmerston North.
A sneak peek into former mayor's exhaustive cricket library
Nestled among the books is a letter from Sir Donald Bradman.
Gareth Carter: Keep cool this summer with a shade tree
Gareth Carter's top tips for shade trees, no matter the size of your garden.
Comment: Williams Syndrome group 'blew my mind'
The gratitude that I have for this wonderful group of people is palpable
In pictures: Downpours cause surface flooding around Whanganui
Flooding around Parsons Street and Carlton Ave
Challenging talks ahead as projected rates rise sits at 8.4%
There are still "very difficult discussions and decisions” to come.
Pākaraka: 'We should all move on'
New signs will be installed after the first ones were bowled in less than eight hours.
New constable looks to help Whanganui people
Constable Callum Downes starts work in Whanganui this month.
Largest GDP growth in Whanganui since 2005
Despite the economic growth, the issues businesses had been struggling with persist.
Home of the mile delivers
Despite the wet weather, the Cooks Classic mile was run in quick time.
Builders "ready to go" at Taihape health hub
Funding has come from a variety of sources.
Marton fatal rail crash: Permit costs 'prohibitive'
Contractors hadn't applied to be there because the permit cost too much.
Letters: Thanks for supporting a great Vintage Weekend
Readers have their say on Vintage Weekend and facts.
Amplify grants help out local businesses
Successful applicants received up to $4000 each.
Whanganui swimmers advised to take care after rainfall
Swimmers were reminded to look out for both seen and unseen hazards.
Air Chathams escapes worst of Auckland Airport flooding
“Everything has been back on track since then."
Storm 'expected to reverse direction'; Fresh heavy rain watches isssued
Heavy rain warnings for Auckland, Coromandel, Northland and Bay of Plenty.
Eden Park oval flooded; slip onto home injures three, person critical
Heavy rain warnings for Auckland, Coromandel, Northland and Bay of Plenty.
Live: 'It's a bit scary': Rainmaker chaos - Auckland motorways, homes flooded; Huge slips close Tamaki Dr, roads
Heavy rain warnings for Auckland, Coromandel, Northland and Bay of Plenty
School costs leave parents turning to social services
“It’s not fun for people to have to try to meet all these costs."
Hilltop villa the perfect spot for new ECE centre
“With the help of a lot of good people, we got it done.”
Greyhound racing returning to Whanganui
Racing could recommence in early March following three weeks of trials.
Whanganui speed skaters shine at nationals
Whanganui skaters won medals galore at the national champs.
Renowned jazz drummer coming back to Whanganui
'I just love hanging out with the townsfolk and getting the party going.'
Live: 'It's a bit scary': Rainmaker hits - state highways closed north of Auckland, resident tells of water at doorway
Auckland has experienced record rainfall and more is on the way.
Police call for witnesses to Okoia crash
Police are seeking a red 1997 Nissan Maxima after a crash on Monday.
Grand Chateau Tongariro to close permanently on February 5
Seismic assessment found that the hotel infrastructure no longer met safety standards.
Live: Northland declares state of emergency; severe weather warnings in place; over 100 homes red-stickered
Auckland has experienced record rainfall and more is on the way.
Local Focus: Is pay the reason for hospo staffing shortages?
Differing opinions on hospo pay rates and whether training is needed to wait tables.