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Ophir pub fulfils lifelong dream for Feilding couple
The Trembaths will take over Blacks Hotel in one of Central Otago's most rural locations.
Market gardener gets growing in Papaiti
The bio-intensive grower intends to get organic certification and supply commercially
How Whanganui is moving online for lockdown
Artists, yoga instructors and dog trainers have all moved online to offer their expertise.
Crews battle small vegetation fire in Feilding
Crews were alerted to the fire at around 7pm on Sunday.
Students excluded after alleged 'inappropriate sexual behaviour'
The alleged incident involved a group of boys in a school dormitory in mid-June.
Rugby: Whanganui Metro claim Colts title
It was a gripping final chapter to the season between two great rivals.
Fire crews battle late night house fire in Feilding
The fire happened just after 11pm.
Senior club rugby: Top seeds successfully negotiate semifinals
Ratana and Hunterville will meet in the final.
Club rugby: Bye for Metro side as season nears business end
Metro has a 10-match winning streak.
Club rugby: Playoff spots up for grabs
The final round of regular season games is on Saturday, July 3.
Club rugby: Metro take on Massey
Coach Mark Cosford is expecting a challenge from Massey University RC on Saturday
Have you seen this man?
Shayden Hikaka-Beattie has links to the Manawatū and South Taranaki areas.
Driver at large after allegedly pointing firearm and stealing car
Locals are being asked to report suspicious behaviour.
Local Focus: Feilding jazzed up for holiday weekend
Manawatū Jazz Festival's generous programme. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Suspicious car fires under investigation
Emergency services were called to two suspicious fires on Thursday morning.
Person hospitalised after being shot in the foot in Feilding
A resident nearby described hearing a 'commotion'.
Brigade to the rescue with $6000 for charity
Brigades in the region raised a combined total of more than $35,000.
Club rugby: Winless droughts broken
There are no winless teams remaining in the Premier or Senior competitions.
Blooms galore at Autumn Flower Show
The show is on May 1-2 at the Whanganui Intermediate School hall.
Football: Chatham Cup focus for Athletic
Whanganui Athletic battled to a 1-all draw against Havelock North after being down a man.
Big read: Phil Nixon on why 'South Taranaki is the centre of the universe'
Mayor Phil Nixon sees a bright future for South Taranaki.
Car hits power pole in Feilding
The car crash happened just before 6pm on Sunday evening.
City booming as Easter Weekend events attract thousands
Events and weather conspire to make for a lively Easter weekend in Whanganui.
Marton local to dig deep in heavy metal showdown
Neil Tau is one of 12 competing for the title of New Zealand's best excavator operator.
Hundreds without power in Rangitīkei
Power is out to hundreds of homes in Halcombe, Marton, Hunterville and Feilding.
Two injured in crash near Waiouru
SH49 was closed for close to two hours as emergency services assisted the injured.
Markets and events cancelled due to alert level changes
Covid-19 restrictions have led to the cancellation of events around the region.
Pride Week carries on though some events cancelled
The long lunch brought out the bright and the beautiful in Whanganui.
SH54 near Feilding reopened after two-vehicle crash
The road was briefly closed but reopened around 8.40am.
Cyclists pedal coast to coast for father with terminal cancer
Sponsored ride raises funds for George Moana and his family.
'I just need a car': Foxton woman's carjacking horror by armed man
The woman never felt like the man was going to use the gun on her.
Minor crashes on Christmas Eve, Christmas morning
No serious injuries were reported following two crashes in the region.
Kids allegedly locked in rooms, smacked, fed mouldy food: Daycare centre probed
Parents say children were locked in rooms, smacked, and fed mouldy bread.