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Whanganui 2050: What locals want for Whanganui's future
What will matter most for Whanganui in 2050?
What's happening in Whanganui sport
A Whanganui City football match was called off because of a rival's positive to Covid-19.
NZ and the road ahead: Forgotten sufferers 'are really angry' about Covid spending
The Road Ahead finds businesses and politicians working flat out - and a nation spending.
Cross country running late
Disruptions caused by Covid-19 have forced the cancellation and rescheduling of meets.
Gales, heavy rain - severe weather warning for NZ this week
Rain will hit the country from Tuesday and see out the week.
Ruapehū iwi follows Taranaki's lead, calls for regional lockdown
Ngāti Rangi chairman Whetu Moataane says he doesn't know why regions aren't shut already.
Whanganui sport: Teams hope fixtures will go ahead this weekend
There was uncertainty on Friday as teams awaited the announcement on Covid-19 levels.
Former students Aaria, Jess and Kassie return as tutors to AGC Training in Whanganui
Three former students return as tutors to AGC Training.
Whanganui sport: Hockey, football, netball and more
The weekly wrap of Whanganui's top sport continues alongside a preview of what's to come.
Whanganui being assessed for Community Connector service
MSD is working to identify communities that need help recovering from Covid-19 impacts.
Activists blockade Ballance Agri Nutrients factory
Campaigner said they were preventing the distribution of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser.
Nukumaru Station Rd extension to proceed
Work on a new road to Wai-inu Beach can begin as soon as one piece of land is acquired.
'Key anchor project' for Hāwera gets consent
A new cultural centre will transform central Hāwera, mayor Phil Nixon says.
Athletes impress at Manawatu Whanganui Athletics meet ahead of major upcoming assignments
Athletes prepare for Whanganui Schools in August and New Zealand Schools a month later.
Sea for yourself: Reef project branches into film and decorative pou
The Reef Life Project near Pātea uses art works to move its influence onshore.
Former Māori All Black Ray 'Rocky' Parr a 'Lion Tamer'
Parr was in the Wanganui-King Country side that beat the British Isles team 54 years ago.
Local Focus: Whanganui electorate explained
An overview of the Whanganui electorate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Turbo compost! Easy Earth removing food waste from landfills
Easy Earth Whanganui has expanded operations into South Taranaki.
Single scullers dominate
Nine crew from the Clifton Rowing Club in Taranaki competed in Sunday's winter series.
Organist to give first public recital of year
Simon Mace's programme will span three centuries.
Art, fun and science: King Edward Park's new attraction
The two mirrors were donated by local business Global Stainless Artworks and local groups.
Letters: The end of the age of oil and carbon
National policy will open up the whole of New Zealand to oil and gas exploration - what!
Plenty to talk about in club rugby's second round
Rare home wins, Houdini escapes and drawn senior matches were some of the features.
Trials and tribulations of dogs
The move across the island proved popular with record entries in the Ohingaiti event.
Whanganui cyclists primed and ready for nationals
Whanganui riders came home from the West Coast champs with 17 medals.
Jackson says Whanganui well-placed for job growth
MP Willie Jackson optimistic on Covid recovery
Tribute proposed for rugby figurehead as club season kicks off
Club rugby season opened on Saturday with some promising opening matches.
School's out, so expect rain, wind and snow for the holidays
If you've planned a school holiday road trip it might be foiled by the weather.
Cannonball find 'bit of a mystery'
Ball with fuse uncovered at Sarjeant Gallery excavation site found to be inert.
Fluoridation shocks resident, pleases health board
Taranaki District Health Board has wanted Waverley's water fluoridated since 2012.
'Buckles' Buckley was a cornerstone of Wanganui Jockey Club
Mark "Buckles" Buckley was a family man, a comedian, a top guy and a friend to many.
No rates increase for South Taranaki ratepayers
Payment plans, freeze on fees and rate penalty remissions are included in the annual plan.
Getting down and dirty in cross country
Former Whanganui middle distance runner Jason Cressingham is the link.