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Cool, dry weather expected in Whanganui
A Metservice meteorologist said the region could experience strong southeasterlies

Border seal Tasman Tanning Premier home semifinal
Border can't be caught by anyone for second spot on the table.

Digital tools a chance to really talk to customers, business leader says
Garner hoped the course would help stop the digital "industrial-age mindset".

Residents respond to a changing Whanganui landscape
Changing Springvale: Living in Whanganui's fast-growing suburb.

Five finalists for $5000 Dragon's Den-style competition
Wheel chocks and pottery pop-ups are two of the ideas vying for the top prize.

Face to face with an emu, tears with Dutch clogs: intern's time at the museum
Lily Polaczuk's first friend when she arrived at Whanganui Regional Museum was an emu

Kaierau turn Marist over in payback victory
A refreshed lineup delivered on all accounts for Kaierau, up 22-0 after 30 minutes.

Auckland daily case numbers drop below 1000 first time in 4 months
Meanwhile hospitalisation and mortality rates tell another story.

Another win at Trafalgar Square Lotto
Whanganui lotto ticket wins $41,727. Powerball wasn't won and goes to $12million.

'Dangerous' man on the run after escaping police while being taken to prison
Marley Gregory, 41, faced charges this morning.

Three Waters debt and maintenance fears allayed
Whanganui District Council has received assurances from the Government about the reforms

Firefighters join national strike action
"The people coming to look after you aren't the ones getting looked after."

Blooms on Bastia receives encouraging support
Blooms on Bastia received support from the co-founder of the UK's Eden Project.

Milly Mailo's ideal weekend in Whanganui
Fresh market flowers, the beach and coffee are all on Mailo's weekend to-do list.

Call for better regional connections with buses, trains
Regional connectivity was more in demand than urban services in submissions to Horizons.

Tutaenui Reserve project earns environmental wellbeing nomination
The project has transformed the reserve into a popular recreational area.

Multiple causes for 'sharp' weather
MetService said the weather was expected to be much more stable for the region next week.

Whanganui records 45 new Covid-19 cases
The Ministry of Health reported one person with Covid-19 in Whanganui Hospital.

'Glass just flew everywhere': Car crashes through restaurant
An eyewitness said he saw the car mount the kerb, hit a pole and the building.

Married grandmother stole $245k over 15 years while claiming to be solo mum
Rowena Price was overpaid $245,715 during 15 years after fraudulently claiming benefits.

Rugby: Kaierau senior side aiming for the top
Kaierau take on Pirates who are in do-or-die mode for staying in the playoff hunt.

When the Socceroos debuted at Whanganui's Cooks Gardens
Friday marks the centenary of New Zealand's first football international.

Rugby: Marist and Kaierau to meet in premier must-win match
Passions are expected to be high in the Tasman Tanning Premier derby on Saturday.

Letters: Whizzing scooters, gang crime and a walk at Tarapuruhi
Inclusive debate is needed on how to deal with gang crime, one reader writes.

Anzac Parade stopbank upgrade near completion
The last gap will be filled after winter as originally planned.

Anzac Pde residents confident in flood preparations
Longtime residents on Anzac Pde said the past week's rainfall was relatively minor.

Whanganui Intermediate introduces hybrid model as reliever costs bite
"We are limping to the end of the term."

Regional development focus for Anne-Marie Broughton
Rodger Finlay said Broughton would bring experience in sustainable business development.