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'Buy only what you need' - brown sugar shortage
Bakers look for brown and raw sugar substitutes to get that caramel taste.
Rangitīkei flooding fears ease, Pipiriki Raetihi Rd closed by mud
Heavy rain caused some issues around the region on Monday night.
Students making most of free trades training
Close to 1000 students at UCOL have taken up free trades training.
Comedy night gets some coins in its coffers
The Creative Communities scheme has come to the party
The joy of giving and packing
It is the second year Vision Church has partnered with Christmas Box.
Gail Imhoff reminded us all to appreciate the beauty of Whanganui
Grandmother discovered her love of photography after joining Whanganui Camera Club.
Platt's Pharmacy still going strong after 50 years
"It turns out that once you get here it's very hard to leave."
The Monday Q&A: Tireless environmental worker Graham Pearson enjoys the seaside life
"Sticky date pudding at the Rutland Arms Inn is my go-to outing."
'Unworkable regulations' focus of Groundswell protest
Protesters against farming regulations have again driven around Whanganui.
Testing shows no Covid-19 in Whanganui wastewater
As at Thursday morning, there was no trace of the virus in Whanganui's wastewater.
Live: Two Covid cases in Tauranga; one in Manawatū - 'We know there will be concern', says PM
As Aucklanders wait for their day of freedom, another city is now dealing with a new case.
'I'm one of the lucky ones' - Woman beats one of the deadliest cancers
77-year-old former farmer defeats dangerous cancer through proactive approach and surgery.
Athletics: Whanganui athletes zooming through Covid challenges
The regional meet has been split into four meets because of numbers restrictions.
Horizons adds two Māori councillor roles
Composition of next Horizons council open to appeal - to be made final in April next year.
Aranui School's lunches foster 'kai culture'
Other schools are keen to learn from Aranui School's experience
Polio survivor urges people to learn from history and get jab
Retired nurse Jan Wills-Collins points out striking similarities between Covid and polio.
Palmerston North High Flyers fire treated as suspicious
Emergency services are investigating the fire in the landmark building.
Whanganui public health team managing Auckland Covid cases
"They had too much work on their hands in Auckland."
'Will we get to $3 a litre?' - petrol prices rise
Cost of fuel at the pump mainly depends on business model of service station, NZAA says.
'I like to do more extreme things' - runner Elly Arnst
Tramping, running and orienteering done in preparation for ultra adventure race.
Farmlands keen to assist with vaccination drive in rural areas
Farmlands held trial pop-up vaccination clinics in Whanganui and Palmerston North.
Proposed plan will reduce waste to landfill
Whanganui greenies have a chance to comment on council's new Waste Plan
Rugby: Strong start to competition for Whanganui U18 side
The team had a 45-5 win over Wellington Māori U18 on Saturday.
One stitch at a time creates heirlooms
Traditional and contemporary work by regional stitchers on display at Te Manawa.
'Batted above its weight': City thrives in Covid lockdown
Massive distribution centres for both Countdown and Foodstuffs kept this region humming.
Whanganui returns to 'a bit of normality'
Shops and cafes reasonably busy in level 2 - museum very quiet.
One dead after two-vehicle crash in Manawatū overnight
Police were alerted to the crash on Rangitikei Line at Newbury, shortly before 8.30pm.
Regional council seeks feedback on representation change
14 councillors, two Māori constituencies - the right form for Horizons Regional Council?
One dead, one in hospital after car hits power pole in Foxton
The single-vehicle crash on Foxton Shannon Rd was reported at around 3.30am.
Value of each vote should be same - Horizons representation review
Councillors prefer smaller council - but are swayed by arguments about fairness.
Local Focus: Two tickets for the price of one
New companion card a welcome accessory. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Catchment collective grows, adds staff and funding
Catchment groups test water monthly across 62 inland Rangitīkei-Whanganui sites
Home is where the heart is for Lou Walker
A visiting friend even compared Whanganui to Rarotonga.