Ditch the tech - send the children bush
We can't judge youngsters for using the technology being put into their hands by adults.
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School asks: Is your child not singing national anthem for 'cultural reasons'?
Text sent out after too many pupils weren't singing the anthem.
10 Bay sevens players chasing playing spots at Tokyo Olympics
Blyde, Brazier, Paul, Tui, Curry, Joass, McGarvey-Black, Ravouvou, Warbrick, Webber named.
Local Focus: The perfumery in the most unlikely place
The scent of Paris on the corner of SH1 and SH3. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The bloke behind that perfume shop in Bulls
The scent of Paris on the corner of SH1 and SH3. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whanganui's intake of refugees on hold: Immigration NZ, iwi in talks
Blenheim, Masterton, Levin, Timaru and Ashburton get refugees - but not Whanganui.
Love of art leads former cook on journey to museum studies
Kris Lott found a new career path through an introductory course at UCOL Whanganui.
Wanganui rep cricket loss with Rayner retirement
The 36-year-old builder remains a passionate Marton Saracens Cricket Club supporter.
Huge fire west of Bulls now contained but not out
Residents said it was "scary to see" after the Australian bushfires.
Man dies after doctors 'failed to do basics'
"They failed to do the basics, such as reviewing [his] previous medical notes," HDC finds.
Local Focus: GPS is great for fishing... and for finding people
Too few boaties know what they are doing at sea. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Beware of social media; it's a bit like the wild west
Social media is a bit like the wild west in terms of the validity of information.
Alan Taylor: Why I'm urging council to declare a climate emergency
Council would consider the consequences of climate change in any relevant decisions.
Are whitebait doomed or will new rules save them?
Whitebaiting rules are set to change in a bid to save the species, but it is enough?
Whanganui Girls' College welcomes new principal
A warm and inviting place for new principal.
Search resumes today for missing person in Whanganui River
The turn-off to the swimming spot at Mosquito Point has been cordoned off.
A 2500km journey was 'no normal fishing trip'
A crew of five sailed a boat across the Tasman and spotted 'the one that got away'.
'So cute': New images of Neve steal show at Rātana
"She did so well considering the speeches went on for about an hour!"
Local Focus: Meet the clever girls - La Fiesta women's festival coming soon
La Fiesta brings women's talent to the fore. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Sir Robert Martin will provide inspiration at new Whanganui programme
Lifestyle management course offers tips and support for wellbeing.
Local Focus: La Fiesta women's festival coming soon
La Fiesta brings women's talent to the fore. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rental home with 25 holes in walls, fire damage and windows smashed
A tenant in Foxton will have to pay $6,000 in damages to a rental home.
Free food event on Saturday aims to promote wellbeing
Free food and information of offer at Kowhai Park on Saturday, January 25.
Staying productive in a distracting world; tricks to keep your businesss ticking
There are two types of people: those who doing 'things' and those who are doing business.
The magnificent double ton at Victoria Park
Ben Smith sets new Wanganui batting record and then bowlers dismiss Taranaki cheaply.
Fahey joins elite company with Billy Webb trophy
Strong row against tide on the home leg sees Wellingtonian lift same trophy as Drysdale.
Best of 2019: From Whanganui house parties to a music empire
Machete Clan are taking Whanganui music to the nation with sellout tours.
Crash victim named plus other news in brief
Police have named the man who died in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 3 at Kaitoke
Best of 2019: Something in the water: Why locals are unhappy with Whanganui Prison
Zinc, copper, nitrogen, phosphorus and E. coli found in water.
Best of 2019: 'I was shot at twice, it's time we armed our police officers'
We see police carrying firearms the world over - why should NZ be any different?
Best of 2019: Parapara slip: 'You won't believe what's below it'
Tom Cloke says Whanganui and Raetihi could be looking at a Manawatū Gorge-like situation.
Best of 2019: 'Weed doctor' would like to talk cannabis in NZ
Dr Joseph Cohen would like to help Kiwis avoid obstacles such as those faced in Colorado.