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Chronicle Q&A: Taylah Barrett on sporting aspirations and sushi
'It’s satisfying being able to make tackles, especially because I’m so small.'
Roading and water services moving in-house in Rangitīkei
Rangitīkei District Council bring roading and water services in-house.
Waiouru exercises important in 'volatile, uncertain and complex world'
Realistic scenarios help soldiers keep ready for any eventuality.
Community voices heard on Rangitīkei’s long-term plan
The Marton pool, kerbside collection and Marton's main street were the key topics.
Injured player Ollie Thomson's Givealittle reaches $40,000
The bull sale has given the Thomson family an extra financial boost during a tough time.
Name change proposed for Rangitikei district
Public feedback is invited on the proposal and another to name a new suburb in Feilding.
Taihape firefighter honoured for multiple services to community
'I love the community - my family has lived here for five generations.'
‘More harm than good’: Call for rethink on Māori wards
'We have previously decided that these are the best representation arrangements ...'
Helicopter needed to airlift victim after Rangitīkei River accident
The victim was flown to Palmerston North Regional Hospital.
Landlocking 'particularly acute' problem in Taihape
More than 70 per cent of remaining Māori land in Taihape is landlocked.
School lessons on the hoof
A Taihape school is extending lessons outside the classroom
Green light for restoration of Taihape Town Hall
The earthquake-prone building has been closed to the public since 2021.
'A real privilege': Sport Whanganui boss signs off
'It's not about high performance, it's about getting out and doing stuff.'
Taihape BnB owners find a happy place for travellers
“It’s a great thing about Taihape - people help each other out."
Region's roadworks ramp up for summer
Resurfacing work north of Taihape has been completed but more projects loom.
In profile: Meet Rangitīkei’s comedic communications guy Ben Caldwell
Someone asked: 'Who is Ben? I hear he’s really cool.'
Devastating start to long weekend with two dead, more than five injured after three serious crashes
Two highways were closed after the fatal crashes.
$14 million assigned for redevelopment of Taihape Town Hall
The building has been closed since 2021 after it was identified as earthquake-prone.