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Whanganui observatory to host talk on indigenous astrology
The couple pioneered a field looking at the astronomy of indigenous people over time.

Fundraiser for comedian raises thousands
“It was my peripheral vision, then it was my leg, then it was my leg again."

Whanganui man in Wellington Hospital after assault
Police have asked members of the public for information concerning the assault.

Volunteer numbers bounce back
The number of volunteers in Whanganui has bounced back after a lull due to Covid-19.

Man in critical condition after Whanganui CBD assault
The incident happened at around 2.15am on Sunday.

It’s time for frost covers to come out of the shed
Winter has well and truly arrived throughout the country

Architecture award winners include Chateau Tongariro and Whanganui museum exhibition
The Chateau embodied a timeless elegance and was rooted deeply in New Zealand’s heritage.

'Accidental academic' awarded for decades of ocean devotion
"I’ve always been on, in or near the sea.”

All systems go for Tasman Estate subdivision
“These aren’t cookie cutter houses, they are custom designed.”

Club rugby: Kaierau eye home semifinal in Ruapehu trip
It's the penultimate round of Tasman Tanning Premier club rugby.

Club rugby: Hunterville semifinal hopes on the line
Nine championship wins in 14 years set the bar high for the current young side.

Whanganui brick show builds back bigger
The event will be held at the Whanganui War Memorial Centre on July 8 and 9.

Assault charges laid after central Whanganui crash
The incident occurred at the roundabout of Bell and Glasgow St shortly before midday.

Embattled chicken franchise up for sale
"We opened our very first store the day before New Zealand’s first (Covid-19) lockdown."

Housing becoming a struggle for older people, Age Concern says
'We have an ageing population but New Zealand has prepared poorly.'

Councils given more power in forestry sector
Forestr in the right place definitely has a role to play...."

Temporary repairs made to No.3 Line
On June 1 a small truck rolled after sliding off the road in the rain.

Sarjeant happenings: The dancer and the painter
The work can be viewed on the Sarjeant Gallery’s online collection portal.

'Hard pill to swallow': Double hit of landing charges hurts Air Chathams
'The worst case scenario is that Air Chathams withdraws from Whanganui.'

'We’ve created a bit of a monster': Taihape businesses up for sale
The businesses, buildings and land come as “one big package”.

Club rugby: Marist crowned champions
They make history as the first club to etch their name on the trophy.

More Whanganui rink hockey players make national team
'It gives those players a stepping stone before they make the jump to men's hockey.'

Club rugby: Border lock in home semifinal with win over Taihape
Border also retained the Barracks Bar Challenge Shield.

Vaughan Campbell on Kowhai Park, bagels, and the best way to drink vodka
"You can pick yourself off the floor many, many times but don’t give up."

Club rugby: Marist still in hunt for home semifinal
The game was lock Lake Ah Chong's 100th Premier match.

Ruapehu College reigns supreme at rockquest
“It is such a beautiful venue and it was chocka on Saturday night."

Old Man Winter finally makes it to Whanganui
“Winter has made itself known in the last few days...."

Clear days and cold nights for Whanganui's weekend
High temperatures were slightly above average for the month.