Rob Rattenbury: The power of singing
Comment: Music and singing are universal to all peoples.
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Comment: Individuals need to act on climate change
Cyclone Gabrielle has brought home the impact of climate change for Nicky Rennie.
Schools could be answer to youth space search
Readers have their say on youth spaces and water infrastructure.
Comment: Should have used my loaf
A last-minute shopping expedition doesn't go quite to plan for Kevin Page.
Letters: All Blacks need Robertson’s magic
Readers also have their say on climate change, The Tide and velodrome spending.
Comment: Do we inherit memories?
Rob Rattenbury writes about overwhelming feelings of home in other places.
Comment: Cyclone response demonstrates manaakitanga
Jay Rerekura reflects on manaakitanga and how it is being shown after the cyclone.
Rob Rattenbury: The internet is keeping us at home
Comment: Bumping into old friends uptown does not happen as much anymore
Letters: Climate change chickens come home to roost
Readers have their say on Cyclone Gabrielle, income inequities and hip surgery.
Kevin Page: Back problems not the only pain
Kevin Page has been on nursing and technology duty - what could go wrong?
Comment: Camping provides lifelong memories
Rob Rattenbury reflects on family camping trips.
Jay Rerekura: My realisation about what it all means
Comment: The following diatribe is some of my thoughts put to paper
Hard to see upside for forestry until things dry out
Extreme weather in the North Island has had a big impact on forestry.
Rob Rattenbury: Waitangi Day a work in progress
Comment: The day is becoming of much more significance to more and more of us.
Comment: Williams Syndrome group 'blew my mind'
The gratitude that I have for this wonderful group of people is palpable
Kevin Page: Time for an eye test
Kevin Page gets distracted by ripped jeans when he should be spring cleaning.
Rob Rattenbury: Whanganui - a capital city?
Rob Rattenbury writes about options for moving our capital city from Wellington.
Letters: Eagles' song fails to fly
Readers have their say on the Caboodle and our education system.
Letters: National Party donors and who takes lead on struggling education system
One reader attempts to explain why donors have put a lot more money behind the Nats
Comment: Forging a deep connection with the awa
'The great river flows from the mountains to the sea. I am the river and the river is me.'
Gardening: Stand-out plants and trees make their summer mark
The summer months can be a time of substantial growth for trees and hedges.
Letters: Why industry is important for Whanganui
Readers have their say on an important Whanganui business, and who should pay for roads
Comment: When not to declare a First World problem
"As Angry Man made his way past ... I muttered: 'First World problem, mate'. Oops."
Letters: Boost to case for Three Waters; surgeon moves on
A message of thanks from a surgeon and a plea for mercy from columnists.
Whanganui letters: Refinery closure short-sighted
Readers praise good Samaritans - but not our cartoonist.
Comment: Whanganui a jewel in NZ's crown
Rob Rattenbury reflects on Whanganui's rich history.
I'm not a 'new year, new me' kind of guy
Jay Rerekura has ditched resolutions - but his 2023 will be intentional.
Letters: Friendly business offers up carpark
Readers have their say about local issues
Comment: Away with the fairies
It’s important to take a break, have a laugh and just get on with things.
A linguistic lifestyle commitment (not resolution) to do better
When did being a potty mouth become the norm?
Comment: Home comforts never felt so good as they do now.
Why go anywhere? It's just nicer being at home, writes Rob Rattenbury.
Comment: Mostly wrong, sometimes right - predictions for 2023
Mostly we get it wrong, but sometimes we call it.
Christmas a time for reflection
.Comment: Whanganui is a caring community and we step up to help others