Big field for West Coast Stockcars racing
An old-school Palmerston North versus Stratford versus Whanganui contest is expected.
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An unrestricted summer is out of the starting blocks
"If Covid pops up, everyone will deal with it as they need to.”
Jetsprinters line up for fast and furious racing
Several Whanganui teams will be battling it out in the third round.
Gardening: Christmas gift ideas for the gardener in your life
From bonsai to indoor plants and seeds, there's plenty of choices of gifts for gardeners
Rhythm of the Rangitīkei a labour of love
A CD of original music by Rangitīkei musicians will raise funds for St John.
The zest is served best with 'a bit of grit'
Isaac Chamberlain's latest project replaces funk with guitars.
Lake Alice water tower back up for sale
The tower was last sold in 2017 for about $120,000.
29th edition of the NZ School of Opera to get visit of London vocal coaches
'Our young singers are marvellous and the Whanganui community backs them to the hilt.'
My perfect Whanganui weekend: Grace Hessell
There's a bit of "weeding admin" to take care of as well.
Letters: Actors and dancers delight readers
Readers have their say about some bright performers on stage
Jay Rerekura: Less corporate festive season and more ‘Piki Raumati’
"The grass grows, the fruit grows riper. The puku grows wider."
Covid art initiative stretches from three weeks to three years
Whanganui businessman Carl Bates has 'cleared the decks' for 2023.
Flood protection sparks $8.65m spend
A new high voltage switchroom is being built off the ground.
Emergency work this weekend to clear boat ramp of sediment
Ramp cleanup will ensure reliable access to river for Whanganui Coastguard and boaties.
Nine-year-old’s art brought to life in Waverley
Unveiling of girl's artwork coincides with opening of swimming pool for summer season.
Whanganui welcomes expansion of Green List
It's hoped the change will address staff shortages in health, education and construction.
Cricket: Traditional rivals line up for Premier 1 final
United and Marist meet for the first time this season in the Premier 1 final.
Surge in cases: Are we getting complacent about Covid-19?
In Whanganui 139 new community cases were reported on Monday alone.
‘Horrific’ abuse: Treatment of Lake Alice children was torture, inquiry finds
Electric shocks and painful injections were used for punishment.
Gang prospect unable to get credit for time in custody on remand for murder
Gangster sentenced to home detention for causing crash which catapulted victim from car.
Māori agribusiness sets target to cut emissions by 10pc
Shareholders were told the business was 'definitely' affected by climate change
Call for Coastal Action Plan to ban vehicles on beaches
“We go to the beach to relax our minds but loud bikes and vehicles take that away."
Athletics: Whanganui students shine at nationals
Maggie Jones, Louise Brabyn and Lucas Martin were named in the championship team.
Whanganui Collegiate graduate promotes sexual health in rural communities
Former Whanganui Collegiate student Josh McCormack gets Amnesty International backing.
’We just get on with it’: Fuel tax cut announcement a mixed bag
“Every little bit helps, doesn’t it?"
Ātihau-Whanganui reports first apiary business loss as honey markets slump
As economies responded to Covid-19, there was good demand for Ātihau products.
Council seeks way forward for Taihape Town Hall
The Taihape Town Hall requires strengthening and upgrades.
Whanganui combination event wins national award
The event's organiser said more than 1000 people attended the festival.
Rowing: Olympic star heading to Whanganui for Billy Webb Challenge
The 2023 challenge is on Sunday, January 22, on the Whanganui River.
Young Whanganui woman wins retail design award
The 21-year-old was not long out of school when she joined GDM as logistics co-ordinator.
'Now everyone can have a little piece of Dad’s last firings'
Renowned potter Ross Mitchell-Anyon's final works are up for sale.
In with the new: Air Force Poseidon touches down at Ōhakea
The aircraft replace the fleet of P-3 Orions.
Two released from hospital after shed fire
An investigation into the cause of the fire is under way.