Gareth Carter: Time to plant summer vegetable, flower seedlings
Comment: It's the most significant weekend in NZ's gardening calendar.
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'Simple solution': Call for parking permit for CBD residents
'It should not be difficult to implement something like this.'
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Olivia Reid catches up with Whanganui Heritage Festival event co-ordinator Ariel Jeffcoat.
New gardens join Centuria Taranaki Festival with rich histories and designs
Stratford's King Edward Park features historic gates, bridges, and a music-filled dell.
Will petrol ever return to Whanganui East Mobil?
The station's shop is currently closed after a vehicle drove into it.
Popular tourist accommodation spot seeking a new owner
Mountain lodge with consent for expansion has hit the market.
Road rebuilds to start on SH3 South Taranaki
The five sites are part of a programme of works around Taranaki.
Benedict the duck caught after five-day operation
He has been taken to Wildbase Hospital in Palmerston North.
Longserving volunteer firefighters honoured
'Volunteers like these are a very special type of person.'
New Ngāti Ruanui initiative empowers patients with free care plans
Graham Young: 'This service will have a positive and lasting impact on our community.'
Olympic champion sisters inspire next generation of athletes
Kerri Williams and Jackie Gowler started their rowing careers in Whanganui.
Council steps in after residents complain about rats, flooding
'This has been happening for years and years.'
Young footballers play in country's top league
The team has tasted success despite a short lead-in.
Scam targets real estate company and customers
A new scam targeting renters has popped up in Manawatū.
Māori ward contenders told ‘do the homework’
'Don’t leave it to the last minute, get your whānau wrapped around you.'
Revamped gallery reflects changing city
Local and tribal stories are key in the expanded Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery.
Car crashes into power pole; 1000 customers lose power
The single-vehicle crash happened on Cornfoot St.
North Island to lose one electorate before next election – here’s why
Officials yet to decide which seat will be lost before voters next go to the polls.
Athletics: Fastest Kid on the Block returns
Winners qualify for the finals at the Cooks Classic.
'Certainly a need': Marton without a taxi service
The local company reduced its operations in August.
Whanganui weather: What to expect this long weekend
'It's not looking to be a nice, beautiful weekend for getting out and about.'
Benedict the duck still on the loose after being shot
'If you bring out a net, he’s gone.'
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The family of Ans Westra are trying to track down the subjects of her work.
'We lost everything': Fire destroys family's home
'I would really like to shake his hand because he saved my dog.'
Six-year-old named as fatal crash victim
The crash, involving a car and a truck, happened on State Highway 1 near Waiōuru.
Police investigating after car crashes through petrol station building
The incident happened early on Tuesday morning in Whanganui East.
Whanganui prepares for Sarjeant's dawn unveiling
The redeveloped gallery will reopen on November 9.
Innovation award for school's Mandarin teaching
Whanganui High was one of seven schools awarded the Chinese Language Innovation Award.
Fun-filled camp empowers young diabetics
Campers learned about diabetes while forming friendships in a supportive, fun environment.
'I don’t understand': NPC coach fires broadside at NZ Rugby over its future
Financial struggles and funding cuts threaten grassroots rugby.
White Ferns get record payday for World Cup win
NZ women earned a record payday following their maiden Twenty20 World Cup title.
Kevin Page: Guinea fowl chaos: a night to remember in the caravan
OPINION: We are not about to let one sleepless night taint our pleasant experience.