Gareth Carter: Smaller space offers much opportunity to garden
With smaller sections than generations ago, our gardens are changing.
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Comment: Why writing is an addiction
Rob Rattenbury writes about writing and writers.
Comment: It's 'sink or swim' time
Nicky Rennie has made a necessary choice after a miserable summer.
Gardening: What to plant in Februrary
With March not too far away it is the season for planting spring bulbs.
Comment: Blooming dilemma for Valentine’s/retirement celebration
Kevin Page has a thorny issue as he considers a surprise for his wife.
Letters: More buses supported
Readers have their say on increased public transport and climate change.
Gareth Carter: Time to recognise the value of trees
Comment: Under a tree becomes the favoured place to put the picnic rug.
Athletics: Cooks Gardens serves up another classic mile
The Cooks Classic drew a large number of entries, including athletes from six countries.
Getting snippy over toenail cutting
OPINION: Trouble is afoot in the Page household.
Comment: Facing life alone without your partner
Rob Rattenbury writes about his friends whose partners have died recently.
Letters: How to make vandals respect others’ work
OPINION: Readers have their say on bus shelter vandalism, AI and more.
Opinion: Never too late for Christmas ham
"I decided to make things a little easier ... and go without."
Language not something to fear - Rob Rattenbury
OPINION: Children are like sponges when it comes to learning languages.
Gareth Carter: Summer is a great time to grow fresh herbs
Warm temperatures combined with moisture are a recipe for good plant growth.
Kevin Page: Decluttering the house is music to my ears
OPINION: Don’t get me wrong. I’m as sentimental as the next bloke. Possibly more so.
Rob Rattenbury: Years seem to be rolling around much quicker
OPINION: I would expect our politics to dominate the news for a while.
Gareth Carter: How to grow avocado trees in Whanganui
Comment: The avocado has been recognised for its health benefits
One wedding, so many disasters
Kevin Page finds the road to wedded bliss is paved with challenges.
Christmas all about family and fun
Rob Rattenbury looks forward to a family-focused Christmas Day.
Nicky Rennie: 3 Bridges Marathon shows off Whanganui
Comment: I felt quite emotional at times amid the scenes of family support at the finish.
Rob Rattenbury: Times have changed but fish n' chips are still for me
What's your favourite takeaway?
Letters: Why council’s climate funding is something to be proud of
Readers have their say on climate funding and a Treaty conversation.
Kevin Page: Not much more important than a great hairdo
OPINION: What's more important that the formation of a new government?
Comment: 'Ordinary life' impossible for many
Opinion: Rob Rattenbury reflects on how times have changed for families.
Rob Rattenbury: A sleepy hamlet and a beautiful lake
OPINION: "Everywhere one looks in Whanganui, one sees history".
Gardening: What to plant in Whanganui in November
Comment: Now is a great time to make plantings of cold-sensitive vegetables
‘I nearly got arrested the other day for a sausage roll’
Comment: You can't beat your body
Kevin Page: Caravan purchase a weighty problem
Kevin Page makes no apologies for being the "gunner".
Comment: Plenty to buzz about in the backyard
Rob Rattenbury is enjoying the seasons and visitors to his garden.
Comment: I never thought I’d see the day when I felt sorry for Wayne Barnes
There should be a statute of limitations for how far back video referees can go.
Giant Biker Dude saves the day
OPINION: Kevin Page encounters some goings-on at the petrol pump.
Rob Rattenbury on Israel-Hamas war: I'm worried about where this will end this time
'The history of both sides is tragic, to say the least.'
Jay Rerekura: We shouldn’t feel guilty for enjoying sports despite the world’s troubles
Jay Rerekura: Here we are organising our snacks and drinks for the early morning lead-up
Fill your garden with the joy of perennials
Perennial plants repeat their cycle year after year gradually increasing in size.