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New Zealand String Quartet plays in Whanganui on Thursday
NZ String Quartet coming to Concert Chamber

Robbery victim still suffering a year after being attacked by knife-wielding men
A street robbery victim attacked by two men armed with knives had nightmares for months.

Talking Rugby with John B. Phillips
Whanganui rugby through the lens of J.B. Phillips.

Army honours soldier who died saving others on Mt Ruapehu
Army names theatrette after soldier who died in Ruapehu blizzard.

Opinion: Seabed mining ban could deny unparalleled economic opportunity
Environmentally low-impact metal recovery operation will help meet demand.

Live: 12 Covid-related deaths; 536 people in hospital
"We are definitely not out of the woods at all with this virus," Michael Baker says.

Pātea gathering as Poi E turns 40: 'It was a blessing, it was a privilege'
Patea Māori Club wanted a song to inspire people, tell their story and to bring some joy.

Local Focus: Michael Law on Candidate Camera
Meet Michael Law who is running for Whanganui District Council.

Peter Oskam promises a strong voice and no spin for 2022 election
Local elections 2022: The Whanganui Rural Community Board chair is standing for council.

Whanganui come up short against physical Wellingtonian side
Whanganui hung tough in their 29-19 loss at Cooks Gardens, competing for the full 80

Temperatures above average as northerly change brings warmth and some rain
Warmer week ahead for Whanganui with rain expected midweek.

Some uncontested seats as regional and district council candidates counted
Nominees confirmed for local councils and a by-election for South Taranaki.

Potential buyout for flood-risk properties in Anzac Parade
Progress on the short-term recommendations is expected to begin in the next few months.

Whanganui Development XV have good day out against King Country Development side
Whanganui Development XV beat King Country Development team 39-19

Local Focus: DC Harding on Candidate Camera
Meet DC Harding, who is running for Whanganui District Council - and mayor.

Poi E turns 40: 'A very emotional but beautiful time'
The 40th anniversary of the anthem Poi E is being celebrated in Taranaki this weekend.

Whanganui records 39 new Covid-19 cases
The number of active cases reported in the Whanganui region is at 372.

Local Focus: James Barron on Candidate Camera
Meet James Barron, who is running for Whanganui District Council.

Systemic change needed to get people with disabilities into work
"The mahi I do has to be important because it's literally causing me pain to work."

Community links a priority for council hopeful
Ross Fallen is having a third tilt at a seat on Whanganui District Council

Hatrick Raceway to get straight track with renovations
'Nobody told us the sand tracks had a life.'

Jay Rerekura: Sow aroha and make the world a better place
Comment: Possibly the cheesiest thing I've ever written

My perfect weekend: Pahia Turia
Pahia Turia said his Saturday would start at the markets, then lunch at the Citadel.

Cultural venues seeing bounce back in visitor numbers
Whanganui Regional Museum has been named the newest fund partner of the Blumhardt Fund.

Familiar face to lead Girls' College
Deputy principal Nita Pond has been appointed to the top job.

Whanganui records 48 new Covid-19 cases
Eleven people are in Whanganui Hospital with Covid-19.