Our rugby teams play around the regions, while Koroi joins the Highlanders.
A wrap up of action from the local scene.
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If it weren't for gumboots where would they be?
Taihape marks 125th with three days of celebration.
Gardening: Get the best from your blueberry patch
Gardening columnist Gareth Carter has advice on growing blueberries in Whanganui.
Man pleads not guilty to murder of Taihape's Kerrin 'Ted' Payne
Te Ao Hakopa was granted electronically monitored bail until his jury trial date in 2020.
In-house deal secures Otiwhiti's future
Otiwhiti Station sells to almost in-house syndicate committed to continuing the good work.
Rugby: Wanganui put through paces ahead of Buller trip
"A little bit of punishment" for all the penalties conceded in two straight defeats.
Whanganui pupils off to AIMS Games amid measles outbreak
Whanganui intermediate-aged students head off to the AIMS Games amidst measles outbreak.
Retaining Mangaweka Bridge cheaper than demolition
Councils to keep Mangaweka Bridge alive for cyclists and walkers.
Witty, gritty poetry to support Brain Injury Association
Performers will support Whanganui Brain Injury Association with music and verse.
Whanganui the centre of North Island property growth
"There are still suburbs in Whanganui where it is cheaper to buy a home than to rent."
National emerging business award for Summit Electrical
Todd Cowan started Waverley-based business as a sole operator. Now it has a team of 14.
Heartland Championship kicks off
Attacking forwards on a fast track, and backs who will be starters next weekend.
Six Rangitikei District Councillors to leave going into election
Rangitikei District Council to get a shake-up with lots of new faces in the election.
Firm of 'good bastards' celebrates 150 years
Law firm Treadwell Gordon reflects on the past and present after 150 years in practice.
'I'm excited but nervous': Cop's 1642-stair climb to raise funds
A Taihape cop is taking on the Eureka Stair Challenge.
Nearly 150 Whanganui gun owners hand in firearms
Police have released the number of firearms collected at Whanganui's gun amnesty event.
Peke-Mason seeks to bring 'fresh eyes' to Horizons
Soraya Peke-Mason wants to use her local authority experience at regional level.
Brightening up Whanganui hospital, one photo at time
Whanganui Hospital looks on the bright side with photo competition
Call for unity of support for Wanganui team
Taihape-light team still represents the whole district.
Tauranga man honoured with international flying award
Retired local doctor and pilot recently presented with a prestigious FAI award.
Strong Whanganui Maori team win Shield in windy Hawera
Players from Steelform Wanganui team prove crucial in regaining Maori rugby's oldest prize
Whanganui District Health Board goes rural
Whanganui DHB gets a rural perspective.
Once upon a time at Cooks Gardens....
Fairytale comes true for Taihape after winning Division 1 title in extra time over Border.
Sunflowers, canola among crops of the future, arable chairman says
More potential for a diversity of crops in Whanganui
Gun collection event off to steady start
Whanganui's first gun amnesty and buyback event is being held at Wanganui Racecourse.
It's all on the line for Pirates and Ngamatapouri
Important afternoon for the two previously Premier clubs.
Good footy fun in the country
Neville Hopkins had a grand old time up the Waitotara Valley last Saturday.
Rugby: Could Border vs Taihape be another classic grand final?
West vs East in the ultimate battle for the silverware at Cooks Gardens.
Mōkai Pātea Waitangi Claims Trust: 80pc vote yes to mandate
Claims trust gets solid support for mandate - Ngāi Te Ohuake gets renewed recognition
Gun collection event at Wanganui Racecourse
Police will hold a firearms amnesty and buy-back event in Whanganui on July 26-28.
Rugby: Pirates and Ngamatapouri qualify for inaugural Division 2 final
The two teams relegated from Premier see off four teams from Senior to play Cooks Gardens
Taihape defy the odds in Ohakune upset
Smart kicking, brave defence pulls visitors over the line against Northern Subunion mates.
Whanganui premier rugby semis difficult to predict
Whanganui rugby semifinals are no forgone conclusion.