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Conversation Comment: Bring back trains
Wouldn't it be great to be able to travel NZ by train?
Museum taps animal exhibition for kids' activities
Regional museum part of 2023 Summer Programme.
Some Summer Programme trips still popular
Favourites galore in 2023 Summer Programme
Failing to stop contamination of streams lands forestry company in court
A forestry company breached the rules by using heavy machinery in a stream bed.
Grants aplenty for Whanganui groups
Keith Street School received $23,220 for safety matting at its playground.
21,685 new Covid cases in the past week, 53 deaths, 422 people in hospital
A total of 422 people in hospital, including nine in ICU.
Horowhenua AP&I Show returning for Wellington Anniversary weekend
"The number of people involved in the show is staggering.”
Top tutors for NZ Opera School's 29th edition
Renowned vocal coaches Russell Smythe and Richard Jackson will be involved this year.
Part of Victoria Avenue cordoned off after medical event
A large section of Victoria Ave had to be cordoned off by police.
Boxing association says hard work worth it for Cancer Society fundraiser
Three-quarters of all funds raised from the event will go to the Cancer Society.
Museum Notebook: The lasting legacy of Katherine Mansfield
The author only published three volumes while alive but her work has made a huge impact.
Whanganui’s economy bounced back in 2022
The district’s population hit 48,700 last year - an increase of 0.6 on 2021.
Rain holds off for last day of Colgate Games
Clubs from around the North Island have spent the weekend in the city.
Hundreds without power in Whanganui
Some Springvale residents were without power for around seven hours.
Occupants flee after car crash in Putiki
The incident happened around 6.30am today.
Reporter gets his comeuppance at the rink
Merely staying upright proved a challenge for Mike Tweed on his rink hockey debut.
My Perfect Weekend: Gary Johnston
Johnston and his wife like to start the weekend off with a Saturday morning run.
Gardening: This is one of my favourite trees
They look so bright and vibrant against a blue sky on a summers day.
A linguistic lifestyle commitment (not resolution) to do better
When did being a potty mouth become the norm?
'I was so lucky': Whanganui man told he came within a minute of dying after stabbing
Jessey Rodgers-Ranginui lost 3.7 litres of blood after he was stabbed in the abdomen
Comment: Home comforts never felt so good as they do now.
Why go anywhere? It's just nicer being at home, writes Rob Rattenbury.
Wet weekend of Whanganui weather ahead
From rain, to drizzle, to thunderstorms, to showers, all were expected for the weekend.
'Athletics is the best': All smiles despite rainy opening day at Colgate Games
Athletics was a great pathway for all sports, Athletics NZ's Peter Pfitzinger said.
Whanganui school holiday activities for January
Low-cost and free Whanganui school holiday activities
100-year-old bowling club to try new turf
New turf will provide a user-friendly and year-round surface for Whanganui East bowlers.
A fresh start brings fresh food to Glasgow Street
They have already hired staff and are now looking forward to meeting customers.
‘Tragic accident’: Infant dies after fall into septic tank in Whanganui
Emergency services rescued the baby in Westmere, rural Whanganui.
Bike or bus to the beach this weekend
The event is being put on to promote sustainable living for families.
Historic moment in shearing at Mangamahu woolshed
It was the third eight-hours strong wool lambs record shorn in New Zealand in 15 days
January brimming with major events
It has come a long way since the first run in the UK in 2004 when there were 13 runners.