Carpark and ski field now connected
A 100m-long bridge provides a safer route across the gorge to the Manganui ski area.
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Stratford youth push for retention of youth voice in Whanganui
'We are the voice of youth in our district,' Victoria Payne says.
New bridge on SH43 officially opened
New bridge on SH43 expected to be a safer traffic route.
Taranaki hardcore: Audrey Cooper turns 102
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Councillors put on spot at marae over Māori ward debate
The councillors present were asked to give their personal opinion on one of the topics.
120km round trip for Stratford's mayor and councillors
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'Beautiful community' supports puppy rescue mission
Kylee Lawrence said there's a village raising the five puppies.
Taranaki loader driver wins national champs
Stratford's Travid Young came out on top against 12 other machine operators.
Former Stratford student wins big at industry awards
Monique Radford, who grew up in Stratford, now lives in Ashburton.
Stratford hockey players to play on world stage
Three Stratford Hockey Club players have been selected for the hockey Masters' World Cup.
Councillors remain set on increasing pensioner unit rent
A rent increase of $20+ a week is back on the cards.
Everything was awesome at the Eltham Brickshow
Crowds flocked to the show, which featured amazing builds, including a very famous droid.
Residents say rent increase will price them out of their homes
Dental and medical appointments are being put off while tenants wait on a decision.
Officer justified in shooting at man in lengthy siege that shut down schools, highway
The armed man allegedly shot at police before the 14-hour stand-off.
International world day of prayer gives Palestinian women chance to be heard
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Rawhitiroa Memorial Pool stars in new book
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Franz is taking recovery one step at a time - all along SH1
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Councillors consider ownership of Stratford's castle
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Editorial: School attendance matters
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'I was in a terrible place': From meth addiction to modelling
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Lockett third at New Zealand Stockcar Championship
Nineteen Whanganui cars entered the championship.
Stratford mayor plays Santa for a day
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New hospital wing for Taranaki's Maryann Residential Care Home
The extension to the Taranaki rest home has 18 bedrooms.
Popular Stratford High teacher retires after 53 years
Raewyn Lightoller loved the Stratford school so much that she never really left.
Stratford Christmas lights trail brightens up festive season
Stratford the most festive town in the region, says light trail organiser Kylee Lawrence.
Crowds flock for annual tattoo festival
Organiser Brent Taylor says the festival gets bigger and better each year.
Search begins for delicious creations
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Review: Upu brings poetry to beautiful life
Upu is a beautiful demonstration of the power of words.
Touchwood brings locally made homeware to market
The market has grown, and so has Adele and Pierce Devlin's business.
Fun, quirky and affordable items make the cut for Hummingbird Designs
Nicole always has a range of affordable and child-friendly items available.