Whanganui junior darts whiz heading to Budapest tournament
Jayde Bell will compete in Hungary in October.
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Whitebait restoration site hits snag
An old dump site was discovered on the Whanganui River's edge in Aramoho.
No funding for Ōhakea planned upgrades
Upgrades of $2m for the Air Force base have been put on ice.
Three Whanganui artists finalists in prominent awards
Three artists have four works selected in the finals of the Parkin Drawing Prize.
Pātea Hangi shop filling bellies with kai Māori
Duty manager Carol Turner says the shop has something for everyone.
New payment to help drought-affected communities
The Rural Assistance Payments are available to 38 districts across the country.
Rob Rattenbury: Dating days are a distant memory
OPINION: Five decades since his dating days, women are still a mystery to Rob Rattenbury.
Quarter-finals bring surprises and changes to rugby table
Some outcomes hung in the balance right up to the final whistle.
Jan Lawton looks forward to relaxing retirement after long service at Workbridge
'Jan is very well-known and respected in the Whanganui community,'
Rugby: School teams showing their mettle
A round-up of Whanganui school rugby for the month of June.
Waiouru exercises important in 'volatile, uncertain and complex world'
Realistic scenarios help soldiers keep ready for any eventuality.
Time to tango: Dancers wanted for fundraising contest
Inexperienced dancers will learn ballroom and Latin American dancing over three months.
Kiwi dog daycare fined $11k after pet dies in hot car
Maisie was left in a vehicle parked in the sun for hours with all its windows up.
Heartfelt creation tells Matariki story
A Whanganui emporium offers a wealth of materials for museum educators.
Horizons' Regional Land Transport Plan focuses on resilience and safety
Objectives have been updated to reflect the changed direction for the plan.
Grassroots Rescue Helicopter helps cyclist
The Grassroots Helicopter Trust helped a woman injured on the Timber Trail.
Feedback sought on representation review
The council wants to hear from the public - should it keep the status quo or change?
Horizons' long-term plan focuses on healthy environment
Horizons Regional Council received 540 submissions on its draft long-term plan.
Notices coming for earthquake-prone buildings
The notices will be issued to all affected buildings by the end of the year.
Community voices heard on Rangitīkei’s long-term plan
The Marton pool, kerbside collection and Marton's main street were the key topics.
Whanganui gears up for launch of recycling service
Kerbside recycling is set to start in Whanganui from next week.
Artist's works reflect Māori cultural heritage
“This particular exhibition highlights the different natural elements..."
New motorbike impounded, owner faces charges after clocked doing more than 200km/h
A man has been charged with three driving-related offences.
Poppy's spirit captured in award-winning film
Poppy has won awards in the United States, but now it's a winner in France too.
Q&A: Marianne Archibald on lettuce, leisure and life
Reporter Alyssa Smith caught up with Marianne Archibald from Salad Brothers.
Club rugby: Finals footy looms for senior sides
It is high stakes for the final robin round of the WRFU Senior competition.
Club rugby: Rātana take on Marist this weekend at the Pā
Picking up a bonus-point win, Rātana have closed to within two points of Marist.
New art in central Whanganui
The work includes patterns on the Lower St Hill St bus shelters and murals on Guyton St.
Whanganui weather: What to expect this weekend
Cooler temperatures and rain are on the cards in the coming days.
Alliances align for Ō2NL project
'Signing alliance agreements ... sets the project up strongly to move forward.'
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.
City chefs enjoy taste of coastal-raised lamb
A group of Auckland chefs have enjoyed Turakina hospitality.