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![Club rugby: Taihape win sends Marton out of playoff contention](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Club rugby: Taihape win sends Marton out of playoff contention
The visitors got off to a fast start.
![The numbers: How many people visit Whanganui's libraries](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
The numbers: How many people visit Whanganui's libraries
The library has been without a main carpark for over four years.
![‘Vile backlash’: Marae hails tough decision to fund upgrades](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
‘Vile backlash’: Marae hails tough decision to fund upgrades
The district’s nearly 20 marae will be able to apply for marae development grants.
![One flown to hospital in critical condition after Feilding crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
One flown to hospital in critical condition after Feilding crash
The road is blocked and diversions remain in place.
![Body found after man vanishes swimming in Whanganui River](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Body found after man vanishes swimming in Whanganui River
Police say they received reports of a man failing to surface yesterday.
![Council taking charge of recycling centre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Council taking charge of recycling centre
"It was a pleasure to be part of and it’s great to see it continue".
![Whanganui weather: What to expect this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Whanganui weather: What to expect this weekend
A mixed bag of weather is reported for Whanganui this weekend.
![Rural Whanganui invests in emergency communication](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Rural Whanganui invests in emergency communication
Community board to buy Starlink devices after noting lessons of Cyclone Gabrielle.
!['Enormous': Illegal rural rubbish dumping rife](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Enormous': Illegal rural rubbish dumping rife
'We did witness a person attempting to drop off a couch.'
!['We can't wait': Official opening date for Sarjeant](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'We can't wait': Official opening date for Sarjeant
Gallery staff 'will take up residence' at the end of June.
![Council coming for castle murals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Council coming for castle murals
'It was a grey, drab-looking place so I thought let’s tart it up.'
![Councillors vote to sell Repertory Theatre for $1](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Councillors vote to sell Repertory Theatre for $1
'We are putting it in very capable hands.'
![Farmers call on MPs to help rally for fair banking](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Farmers call on MPs to help rally for fair banking
'Farmers want to know our local MPs understand the pressures we are under.'
![Closer supervision: Splash Centre updates child safety policy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Closer supervision: Splash Centre updates child safety policy
Kids under 8 must be actively supervised at all times, whether in water or not.
![Council cans Pākaitore crossing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Council cans Pākaitore crossing
No funding has been included in the council's 10-year plan.
![Whanganui weather: What to expect this week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Whanganui weather: What to expect this week
Cooler temperatures and a bit of rain are expected this week.
![Young leader claims surf life saving title](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Young leader claims surf life saving title
Ethan Byers is a positive role model for his club.
![Whanganui artists impress at NZ Art Show](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Whanganui artists impress at NZ Art Show
Two Whanganui artists bring home NZ Art Show awards.
![Time runs out for Whanganui's aviary](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Time runs out for Whanganui's aviary
'Birds have got wings to fly and they are not able to do that in the aviary.'
![Name change proposed for Rangitikei district](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Name change proposed for Rangitikei district
Public feedback is invited on the proposal and another to name a new suburb in Feilding.
![New parking meters, higher charges signed off](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
New parking meters, higher charges signed off
More than 600 public submissions were made on the council's new parking bylaw.
![Construction starting on new commercial vehicle safety centre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Construction starting on new commercial vehicle safety centre
The vehicle safety centre at Ōhakea aims to improve compliance and efficiency.
![Rātana in line for major upgrade as Shane Jones splashes the regional cash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Rātana in line for major upgrade as Shane Jones splashes the regional cash
The Ratana Pā and housing could be in line for upgrade
![‘A hill I’m prepared to die on’: Family face fine for front yard cabin](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
‘A hill I’m prepared to die on’: Family face fine for front yard cabin
A Whanganui couple say they won't move the cabin on their property.
![Murder charge laid after woman found dead at Whanganui home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Murder charge laid after woman found dead at Whanganui home
Police examining Springvale property after discovering victim's body on Tuesday evening.
![Stage set for Whanganui East Pool debate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Stage set for Whanganui East Pool debate
The issue will be 'well and thoroughly debated' by councillors.