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Chefs out in force at Chef's Kitchen opening
Whanganui's Chef's Kitchen is open for business from September 15.
Nicola Patrick: How do we escape the profit trap?
Why can't all businesses aim to have a positive social or environmental impact?
Richie McCaw drawn into 1080 debate
Christchurch Helicopters boss Terry Murdoch also chair of Whanganui's 1080 plant.
Te Reo beginners lining up for classes
Enrolments for te reo Māori classes rising in Whanganui
Artist recreates 'magical space' from his childhood
Glen Hayward returns to a place which fired his young imagination - and remade it in wood.
Whanganui designer takes to Project Runway
Kerry Ranginui has designs on Project Runway.
Marton Countdown's quiet hour a success
When the lights are on and glare reflects off the floor, it hurts so much Hunter screams.
Mattresses on floors and staff assaulted at mental health unit
Staff abuse and patients sleeping on mattresses on floor at Te Awhina unit.
The documentary that's making the Whanganui River famous in America
Filmmakers tell the world about Whanganui River.
Junior cricket gets a makeover
Cricket Wanganui rolls out a Cricket New Zealand initiative to revamp the game
Police appeal for witnesses following assault
A man was found with serious head and facial injuries on Smithfield Road on Sunday.
Ex-Whanganui DHB chief took $400 taxi
Former chief exec took $400 taxi from Wellington to Palmerston North because of weather.
Infamous UK killer jailed in NZ for assaulting partner
John Tanner strangled his girlfriend to death in 1991 and hid her body under floorboards.
No one paid and everyone has a job at St Paul's
St Paul's Memorial Church in Pūtiki has a friendly and welcoming weekly service
New Zealand's oldest daily newspaper changes its name
New Zealand's oldest daily changes its name
Your view: Racetracks for the chop; Castlecliff needs help; McCain not such a good guy
Readers have their say: Racetracks; aggro in Castlecliff; John McCain; and rates rip-offs
Complaint laid over netball mishap
The team won every game and then took out the semifinal. But an error changed everything.
Caregiver stole $45k from vulnerable rest home resident
Ngaire Gerrard took advantage of an elderly lady suffering with Parkinson's in rest home.
Man sentenced after grabbing partner's throat
Supervision and community work for Robert Kells Meyer following common assault.
Joseph Parker: Safety must come first in corporate boxing
Joseph Parker reacts to amateurs being badly injured at corporate events.
Blunder leaves girls devastated - and denied their big moment
St George's netball girls denied their rightful spot in the Year 8 Intermediate A final.
Forestry sale gets OIO approval
The sale proceeds will reduce council debt from the wastewater treatment plant.
Little-known Pakeha portraits published
Woodville historians reveal the extensive range of Lindauer subjects.
Violence and intimidation at prison needs urgent action
Random inspection finds violence and intimidation at Whanganui Prison.
Home detention for radiator hose attack
Darryl Henderson lost it when told the wreckers didn't sell second hand hoses.
Retirement home leads way in cultural care
Cultural awareness an intrinsic part of retirement village practices
YMCA spring cleaning promotes sustainability
Raise Up youth group focused on fostering a sustainable future for all.
Whanganui River safari like venturing into 'Jurassic Park'
Paul Bloomfield went on a three day guided tour of the Whanganui River and was stunned
St Johns Hill School giving environmental workshop
St Johns Hill School showing other educators how to be an 'enviroschool'
Shoplifter nicks blow lamp from Mitre 10
Simon Cameron Frater recently relocated to Whanganui and faced a stern warning in court.
More jobs, so kids are staying in school
Stability in school rolls has improved most for low-decile, Māori and Northland children.