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Big weekend for Chambers at dog trials
Record numbers turned out for the Omatane-Kawhatau Collie Club's sheep dog trials
New recruits' wings a strong incentive for trainee pilots
Academy welcomes a new cohort with a wings ceremony to provide motivation.
Get ready for the Mitre 10 Marton Triathlon at Rangitikei College
Registrations are open for the Mitre 10 Marton Triathlon at Rangitikei College
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
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.
Tiny mite to eat introduced broom
Horizons Regional Council is giving out a broom mite as biocontrol for a plant pest
Northeast winds, thunderstorms a feature
Changeable spring weather has been a feature in November
Parade followed by impromptu rides for children at Taihape park
SH1 closes for an hour for Taihape's annual Christmas Parade.
What's on in Whanganui this week?
Your guide to what is happening in the Whanganui region this week.
Brace of wins for Whanganui Intermediate
Whanganui Intermediate's time to shine in weekend of junior cricket
Monty monsters Manawatu batters
Ray White Whanganui demolish Manawatu in their U13 rep cricket clash in Palmerston North.
Cycling: Whanganui success at the Lake Taupo Challenge
Three teenagers work together for one of them to win the Half Lake race.
Future of Kiwibank branches uncertain
Kiwibank is talking to staff as NZ Post closes shared branches around New Zealand
Day on duty with police dogs
James Moore is fascinated by emergency services, which suits his policeman dad just fine.
Two truck crashes in Taihape area
One person received minor injuries in one of two truck crashes in the Taihape area
Huntley teams win well on home soil and in Taihape
Good wins from the Huntley teams.
Sevens: Taihape win Wanganui Club title
After years of falling short, the three-time runnersup finally win the big one. Reps named
Wanganui Club Sevens tournament tomorrow
Kaierau Maroon and Ngamatapouri the top seeds at Marton Park.
Hunterville teams pick up junior cricket wins on Saturday.
Both Hunterville teams pick up wins on Saturday
Noxious weed's days could be numbered
A gall mite imported from the northern hemisphere could help control old man's beard.