Whanganui illustrator awarded NZ Order of Merit
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Peggy Frew of Ōhakune awarded a QSM for her long service to local communities
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Person killed in fatal Hunterville crash named
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Council shoots down living wage policy
The issue was last on the Whanganui District Council table in 2021.
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'When it’s warm outside you don’t look for a massive woolly jumper.'
State Highway 4 repairs reach a milestone
Depending on the weather, work on the site is expected to be completed in August.
'No secret to reaching 100'
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Corrections counts the cost after inmate's roof rampage
Inmate's rampage causes $240,560 in damage.
Fed Farmers hosting roadshow on 'waffley' RMA reform
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New chapter starts for Ruapehu council and iwi
The agreement establishes 'a framework for a co-operative and collaborative future'.
Tourism data shows Whanganui on the rise
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The appeal deadline is June 1 and a final decision will be made on June 7.
Community invited to rural dinner and catchup
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Te Kōanga O Rehua has returned after a near 160 year absence.
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What makes a word? Queer art exhibition to be held in Whanganui
The exhibition was inspired by talks on what it means for art and people to be queer.
'Give us some breathing room': Whanganui food charity chasing extra funds
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Three throw their hats in the ring for Kai Iwi byelection
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Serious crash in Hunterville claims one life
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Alec McNab: All the action from the Whanganui Secondary Schools Cross Country champs
Comment: There were over 130 starters, arresting the steady decline over recent years.
Preparations for rise in winter flu patients amp up
“We are aware that getting into timely general practice is a problem.”
Newly elected Rātana Church leader hits the road
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