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From blooms to berries: Brightening your winter garden
Comment: Cyclamen thrive in winter, offering bright colours in shady spots.
Opinion: Why strong communities are key to wellbeing
OPINION: Cohesive communities attract investment and promote economic growth.
Nicky Rennie: Taking selfies with Pope's body crosses a line
OPINION: I'm horrified by the behaviour of some people paying respects to Pope Francis.
Gareth Carter: Choosing the best small hedges for your home garden
Buxus is a classic hedge, but buxus blight makes it challenging to grow.
Opinion: Why autumn is perfect for planting colourful gardens
OPINION: Pansies thrive in cooler seasons but dislike hot summer sun.
Opinion: Why autumn is perfect for planting citrus in your garden
Opinion: Gareth Carter's top tips for growing citrus.
Nicky Rennie: Navigating the ups and downs of modern dating
OPINION: The unanimous chorus from friends has been to give dating another try.
Comment: When anaesthesia leads to unexpected hilarity
Kevin Page shares some tall tales ahead of his hip replacement surgery.
Opinion: How personality shapes our approach to social justice
OPINION: I first realised the world’s injustice while listening to Dolly Parton.
Hearing Awareness Month: Navigating life with a hearing loss
OPINION: I encourage everyone to get take a hearing test as soon as you can
Nicky Rennie: Be still, my beating art
OPINION: A cacophony of colour that highlighted the level of talent in Whanganui.
Opinion: Why March is crucial for winter vegetable planting
Plant winter veggies now to maximise autumn's warm temperatures.
Kevin Page: Beloved family dog leaves lasting memories
Despite losing a leg, George remained a brave and loving companion.
Shelley Loader: What Whanganui people love about their community
OPINION: Social problems are increasing but the solution is free
Gareth Carter: Berries are expensive to buy, easy to grow
Comment: Escaping to your garden is good for the body, mind and soul.
Nicky Rennie: I’m kicking melancholy to touch
OPINION: 'I have such a strong connection to wherever I’ve lived.'
Gareth Carter: Bulbs are like buried treasure for your garden
Comment: Now is the time to plant spring flowering bulbs
Opinion: What we are not getting right about homelessness
OPINION: Nothing is to be gained by appointing blame.
Gareth Carter: How to bring your lawn back from the brink
Gareth Carter shares his tips for saving that lawn from the big dry
Gareth Carter: Growing plants in containers
Comment: You can grow almost any plant in a container
Shelley Loader: Our different perspectives should strengthen, not divide
OPINION: Look at the discussion on community social media pages – is this what we want?
Opinion: A surprise on the weekly To Do list
Kevin Page is gobsmacked by one item on his wife's list.
Nicky Rennie: Watching the Super Bowl for the first time
OPINION: 'I’ll have the All Blacks any day.'
Gareth Carter: Time to harvest your summer bounty
Comment: Summer vege gardens are ready for harvest
Nicky Rennie: I found contentment in the garden
OPINION: In this economic climate, we have to think outside the square.
Gareth Carter: How to grow succulents
Comment: Summer temperatures are excellent for seeing growth of drought-hardy plants