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Whanganui being encouraged to host Pink Ribbon Breakfasts
Last year 25 were hosted in the River City to raise funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Marist take shield while Pirates struggle in Premier rugby
A two point win for Marist on the same day last year's grand final Pirates go down 48-0

Powerco trials new pole top photography
Low flying helicopters carrying a photographer can take 12 images of every power pole.

Rugby: Ruapehu looking for a new look Ngamatapouri up the valley
Another 90-point flogging seems unlikely.

Utiku score 110 points in destruction of 13 man Pirates in Senior rugby
Kaierau beat Marist in Premier thriller

Rugby: Border score in last minute to beat Taihape
"The better team lost," says coach.

Border vs Taihape the big game of opening weekend.
Grand Hotel Challenge Shield on the line.

Bodybuilding: Human Movement Fitness wins Top Gym prize
Smaller Revitalise gym contingent can't hang onto their trophy, Human Movement wins.

Agri skills of three age groups on show for public
Aspiring farmers aged eight to 31 compete for regional titles.

Wanganui Senior rugby kicks off without Ruapehu
Second tier club competition reduced to ten teams as draw is redone at last minute.

Gumboot capital Taihape hosts world throwing championships and pulls record crowds
Thousands turn out for Taihape's big day

Role of Ngati Hinemanu in land claims an issue
Rangitīkei group Ngāti Hinemanu wants more recognition within collective

Go fish: Council proposes carp to eat pest plants and algae
Releasing grass and silver carp a possible solution to Rangitīkei water woes

Northern Whanganui iwi inch toward Treaty settlement
Mōkai Pātea claims move toward mandate and direct negotiation with Crown

Hymech on the move after 40 years in Heads Rd
Hymech NZ is on the move from Castlecliff to central Whanganui

Big weekend for Chambers at dog trials
Record numbers turned out for the Omatane-Kawhatau Collie Club's sheep dog trials

Fatal crash: Investigator rules out environmental factors
Constable Martin Krieger wrote the crash investigation report

Burkitt band lost but alive in Whanganui and Taihape next weekend
Taihape Musicians Club welcome touring band.

The lady in the office gets overdue win at Taihape Shears
Sheree Alabaster won at her home show for the first time since 2006

Rabbits culled at Taihape Cemetery
The rabbit problem at Taihape Cemetery is solved - for now.

Plane crashes at rural airstrip in Taihape area
The passengers and the plane were both unscathed after the mishap on Saturday.

Rabbits damage lawns and historic graves
Contractors are to shoot and gas rabbits digging under graves at Taihape Cemetery.

Medical events and broken leg prompt rescue call-outs
Rescue helicopters attended three incidents in the wider Whanganui region in late December

Small towns hit harder on wastewater: Report
Small towns struggle to get wastewater treatment up to standard.

Young farmers from across region compete in 'grassroots' events
Young farmers grab the opportunity to meet and compete.