Whangārei mum wins contest with 94kg pumpkin
'My jaw dropped on the floor. I couldn’t believe how big my pumpkin had grown.'
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Rural artist Graham Christensen: Let them in and out
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Roadworks start on SH3 in Turakina
Major work is also being done on State Highway 4 in Ruapehu.
Disc golf on the up in Whanganui
Top players will be in town next month to show locals the basics.
How to climb Mt Everest in Whanganui
George Davey is now preparing ride the length of New Zealand.
Bigger plane on way for Whanganui to Auckland flights
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Works necessitate two-week closure of Ruapehu state highway section
'We’ve got our fingers crossed that we get good weather.'
Community embracing Yoga by the Awa
'There’s something really magical about doing yoga outside.'
Emergency services urge caution over New Year’s period
Fireworks have caused large vegetation fires over the last year.
Whanganui weather: What to expect this week
There will be lots of blue skies to start 2024.
Whanganui man appears in court after firearms incident
Charges include using a firearm against law enforcement and cultivating cannabis.
Whanganui records highest increase in pre-Christmas spending
Local experts said residents choosing to shop local was a reason for the increase.
I'm new to this: Professional Wrestling
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Records broken at Cemetery Circuit 2023
Lap records were broken across multiple classes over the Boxing Day event.
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Explore Māori welcomes and ceremonies in this podcast episode.
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Tangiwai 70th anniversary to be marked with national memorial service
The service will be held on January 21, 2024.
Man shot by police transferred back to Whanganui Hospital
The man was shot after allegedly assaulting officers on December 12.
Up to Speed with Te Reo: A distinct way to introduce yourself
Connecting to landmarks of our home is key when it comes to pepeha.
'Pretty humbling': Tāmata Hauhā boss nominated for New Zealander of the Year
'You sit back and go, ‘Actually, we’ve done some pretty remarkable stuff.'
Up to Speed with Te Reo Māori: Stacey Morrison looks at words in education
In this episode, we'll explore words related to mātauranga - education and knowledge.
Whanganui, Rangitīkei, Ruapehu await more details of Three Waters' repeal
The Government plans to repeal Three Waters early next year.
'Absolutely critical': How SH25a bridge was built so quickly
Present were interests from local business groups, retailers and tourist operators.
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Talking about the weather – huarere – is a good conversation starter in any language.
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Kapa ō Pango is the Māori name for the All Blacks.
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Māori names of government agencies, their correct pronunciation, and what they mean.
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Whanganui surf lifeguard awarded highest possible qualification
Only 16 people were selected to take part in the three-day programme.