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‘Time to move on’: Rangitīkei College principal steps down
Penny Keet, deputy principal at Thames High School, will take over in term two.
Council assets could be discounted for housing entity
The public will soon have a say on a joint venture housing proposal.
‘Negative consequences’: Burning waste harms air quality, health
Horizons Regional Council urges communities to reduce air pollution this summer.
Why property investors are turning to short-term rentals for gains
Auckland's average daily rate for Airbnb is just over $290, the highest in NZ.
‘Blank slate’: Public transport network set for shake-up
Horizons Regional Council will begin public consultation at the end of March.
Opinion: A surprise on the weekly To Do list
Kevin Page is gobsmacked by one item on his wife's list.
‘Increasing strain’: New ambulance for Whanganui amid rising demand
'Our ambulances are under an increasing amount of strain.'
Gang event ends with 'no significant issues', say police
Police continue to monitor the gathering as it comes to an end today.
‘Woeful’ rainfall: Water restrictions, fire risk for dry regions
Whanganui and surrounding districts are facing the consequences of a dry, hot summer.
What you need to know about Te Matatini 2025 – the ‘Olympics of kapa haka’
Te Matatini 2025 will be hosted in New Plymouth/Ngāmotu, Taranaki.
The GP who earns less than minimum wage
Nationwide, NZ is short about 600 GPs, highlighting the funding crisis.
Watch: The best and worst-performing hospital EDs in NZ revealed
Official information reveals the best and worst performing hospital emergency departments.
Delivering vital message: Mild Hogs traverse New Zealand on Postie bikes
'Signed, sealed and delivered' is the mission for charity motorcycle group 'Mild Hogs'.
‘Taste and smell issues’: Town water trucked in twice weekly
The tap water in Marton is adversely affected by bacteria and fungi in the local soil.
‘Duck out of class regularly’: Principals on why vaping is so tricky to stop
'We now have a whole generation of young people who are addicted to nicotine.'
‘Something to be proud of’: Whanganui council signs up to iwi partnership
Negotiation Trust chairman Ken Mair praised the 'courage and commitment' of councillors.
Brigid Ursula Bisley brings ‘intimate’ concert to La Fiesta
'I think it will have a very wide appeal.'
International talent bolsters local football club
WAFC looking to gain strength in numbers with key signings abroad
Businesses band together for new Americarna feature
Hundreds of cars will line Hāwera's streets for the annual Americarna event.
Gareth Carter: Time to harvest your summer bounty
Comment: Summer vege gardens are ready for harvest
Nicky Rennie: Watching the Super Bowl for the first time
OPINION: 'I’ll have the All Blacks any day.'
‘Total nonsense’: Attendees dismiss reports of misconduct at Kiwiburn
Organisers have urged witnesses of inappropriate behaviour to come forward.
Older and bolder: Miss Tui Whanganui 2009 returns to debut comedy show
“I wanna be with people and connect, and share joy and share ideas.”
‘Interesting experiment’: Public pool panel signed off
'You want a good cross-section of the whole community.'
What’s in store for Whanganui’s weekend weather
A low pressure system takes over bringing winds, rain and heat to the district.
‘Serious safety risks’: Whanganui riverboat managers on youth antics
'The roof isn’t designed or made to hold human weight.'
Fire crews contain 20 chemicals after leak in storage facility
A big firefighting response was needed after a leak at Whanganui Hospital.
Police boost presence for Mongrel Mob reunion in King Country
The gathering will take place over five days in the Taringamotu valley area.
‘Russian roulette’: Mayor calls for Horopito speed limit reduction
'Residents feel it is only a matter of time before a turning vehicle is hit from behind'.
Breaking records: Whanganui’s speed skating team on a roll in 2025
Speed Skating in Whanganui is generating major success in 2025
Young athlete shines, selected for NZ team to compete in California
Juliet McKinlay has impressed at events throughout the season.
Desert Road closure puts Waimarino A & P Show on the map
“You might just end up stuck, not stuck in a bad way, stuck in a good way.”
‘Polarised’ feedback received on council-iwi partnership
Councillors will vote on the adoption of Te Tomokanga ki Te Matapihi on January 13.