Olivia Reid is a multimedia journalist based in Whanganui.
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Art for good: Artist paints volunteers at City Mission Whanganui
Eighteen portraits will be on display at Space Studio and Gallery from March 25.
From e-bikes to viaducts: What to expect on Whanganui’s new trail
Riders can see landmarks like the Taonui and Hāpuawhenua Viaducts.
‘Mild but variable’: Whanganui’s weather outlook for the weekend
Heavier rain and fresh winds are forecast for next week.
‘Spread kindness’: Good Bitches Baking bring skills to prisons
'If a ‘swear word’ in our name helps get people to think about our message, that's a win.'
‘Very strong symbols’: Urgent push to save historic Rātana temple
The aim is to complete the restoration by the Raetihi church's centennial in 2026.
‘It’s a growing problem’: Demand rises for school support programmes
'We want all children to get to school on day one, ready to participate and learn.'
Rotarians' funding boost for Tonga hospital
A surgical theatre upgrade is 'sorely needed' at Vaiola Hospital in Nuku'alofa.
Family cat returns home with bullet wound
Okoia cat Jinx returned home with a bullet wound that broke his femur.
Book secures radical artist's 'rightful place' in history
Whanganui artist Edith Collier's legacy is being recognised with the release of a book.