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Museum: Pat Hanna and The Diggers
Whanganui Museum has unearthed a cricketing link with a trans-Tasman celebrity
Pipiriki's Paraweka Marae to host hunters, food festival
Whanganui River Hunting Competition aims to boost tourism and connect people to land.
Huntley on first step back to school cricket nationals
A fourth straight win in the Whanganui schools qualifying tournament.
Facebook scammer jailed for $4000 rip offs
Camera lenses, go-kart motors, balers - Sean Chapman took money for items he did not have.
Community classes at Whanganui Prison
Prisoners benefit from more positive learning experiences but funding short.
Bridges gives his slant on the new political environment
Bridges gives his take on the new political environment.
Jones spot on about our so-called 'national carrier'
Air NZ has turned its back on the regions and taxpayers are right to be upset
Lacklustre honey season after hot summer
Hot, dry weather made for a poor honey season this year, most beekeepers say.
Whanganui iwi take emergency response model to summit
Whanganui Civil Defence model will provide a template.
Double whack: Injured by careless driver then $2500 for treatment
Being hit by a "careless driver" was only the beginning for a Whanganui victim
Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa to bring operations under one roof
Tribe centralises at former school, looks for others who want to use it
Girl not meant to live past first birthday dies at age 11
"Within minutes my son was calling out 'mum, I think Brennagh's dead'."
Over 6500 Whanganui homes without power
PowerCo are investigating cause of power cut in Whanganui
Tararua dairy farm wins Horizons Region award
Sustainable and profitable farming were showcased at gala awards evening.
Property Brokers United win Long Format cricket title
Comfortable win over Marist while Collegiate get default win over absent Saracens.
Frosty start for some as summer slips away
Temperatures fell almost a degree below zero at one weather station.
Utiku gone and Premier rugby postponed
Season won't kick off until next weekend with a completely redone draw.
How you kick 'em, and where you take 'em
Neville Hopkins breaks down the penalty and free kick rules in his latest ref column.
Healthy future foretold for Ruapehu iwi
Che Wilson speaks of journey to Treaty settlement and pictures positive future.
Taihape's young coach following father's footsteps
Dane Whale takes over from dad Kerry as Premier rugby kicks off.
Residents await groundwater test results
Affected residents form committee, recovery manager appointed.
Emissions ruling angers forest owners
Rules for ETS eligibility have changed drastically, owners say
Whanganui forest owners frustrated with MPI
Two Whanganui forest ventures are at odds with Ministry for Primary Industries criteria.
Waimarino iwi launch trust, propose sanctuary
Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little told of iwi's situation and aspirations.
Local Focus: Big clean-up after Whanganui River flooding
Pipiriki boat-ramp kept open by locals during flood. Made with funding from NZ On Air
NZH Local Focus: Clean-up continues after Whanganui River’s flash-flood.
Pipiriki boat-ramp kept open by locals during flood. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Cooling capital: Wellington house prices drop
Wellington house prices have dropped while the national average stays put.
Year 7s a confident bunch
Wanganui Year 7 cricket reps deal to Horowhenua-Kapiti with an 82-run win
First new state houses for Whanganui in decades
New state houses being built in Whanganui are to be ready to occupy by mid-year.
Whanganui mayor wants more freedom camping
Council to keep eye on freedom camping numbers.
Local Focus: Mayor McDouall gives himself a B+
What does McDouall have in store for Whanganui? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Weevils whipping the horsetail
World first horsetail weed control with weevils. Made with funding from NZ On Air.