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Marton woman celebrates her 107th birthday
Born in 1914, May Donald celebrated her 107th birthday with friends and family.
Ogle stands down after decades with botanical group
The Whanganui Museum Botanical Group has now come out of recess with a new secretary.
How the Whanganui Basin reveals region's geological history
Whanganui geology attracts students, fossil hunters. Dr Hamish Campbell explains why.
Letters: New industry needed in Rangitīkei
Readers have their say on the Marton Rail Hub and the Government's "winners and losers".
Big read: Phil Nixon on why 'South Taranaki is the centre of the universe'
Mayor Phil Nixon sees a bright future for South Taranaki.
Jacq Dwyer's mission to strengthen South Taranaki
History, halls and the Pātea Community Board occupy Alton woman Jacq Dwyer.
Operations normal at wind farm amid tilt for ownership
Agreements will be honoured despite a possible change of ownership, Tilt's manager says.
Pātea Māori Club going strong as hit song becomes a classic
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Horizons consulting on Māori wards
Horizons Regional Council are seeking submissions on whether to establish a Māori ward.
Speedway: Rees 1-2-3 worth the wait
It was a big night for the Rees family at the season finale at Oceanview Speedway.
Famous racehorse may have statue in Waverley
The council wants to know if residents support paying to bronze and install it.
New owner for historic Waverley business
The general store has been sold after 100-plus years in the Dallison family.
Rangitīkei's bank exodus causes concern
Local leaders aren't happy about the closure of banking services.
Local Focus: Setting fire to young people's ambitions
New initiative embraced at jobs expo. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Preparations for historic Waverley show under way
Organisers are calling out to the community to help make the 100th show special.
Whanganui MP Steph Lewis opens Guyton St office
The office is located on Guyton St - a short walk from Victoria Ave.
Artists' work celebrated as Te Rau Karamu Marae opens
New Massey marae Te Rau Karamu has special links with Whanganui.
Whanganui/Manawatū tops for residential investors
The latest REINZ data is good news for investors in the region.
Whanganui Fire Brigade warns public on danger of candles
In two instances, the fires were caused by unattended candles getting out of control.
One person has died after serious crash between truck and car in Taranaki
Police were notified at about 5.20pm of the two-vehicle crash involving a car and a truck.
South Taranaki District Council proposes annual average 3.99 per cent rate increase
South Taranaki mayor Phil Nixon is aiming to make the district the "most liveable" in NZ
Ngarewa-Packer's Members' Bill seeks to ban seabed mining
Mining company Trans-Tasman Resources says it is strongly opposed to the Bill.
Community leader panels provide alternative to court
A new crime prevention initiative has been launched in South Taranaki.
What is driving Whanganui's tourism boom?
Whanganui had the highest tourism growth over 2020. What sparked it?
The small town that had 11 power cuts in two weeks
Causes of the cuts still being investigated.
Dan Mills' work in Hāwera exhibition
Five large paintings by Dan Mills will be exhibited until March 31.
Abandoned land on market after owners couldn't be found
Fancy a quarter-acre section in South Taranaki? This abandoned block is valued at $24,000.
Making safe spaces for our rainbow communities
"The reality is it's still not safe for LGBTQI+ people to hold hands in public."
Wind farm 'challenging, but well worth doing'
Warwick Lupton and David Alexander have enjoyed and profited from Waipipi Wind Farm.
All turbines up and running at Waipipi Wind Farm
All 31 turbines are now generating electricity.
5WWCT reunion attracts more than 200 participants
Former service members overseas were also able to attend virtually via Zoom.
Our biggest decision: What to do about water
Big decisions are looming for councils in the Government's three waters reform programme.