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Breaking bad: How osteoporosis changes lives
A diagnosis of osteoporosis usually comes as a shock if you've had no previous symptoms.
Te Awa Tupua: Whanganui at the confluence of global trends
OPINION: The sacred river can ensure intergenerational prosperity for the region.
Hopes Black Ferns' World Cup triumph will inspire more girls
The Whanganui Rugby chairman thinks the win will empower more women to give rugby a go.
Nine fire trucks fighting blaze at car wreckers yard
Emergency services were called to Taumarunui Auto Parts in Manunui early this morning.
The Whanganui mayor who was 'expunged' from history
A new book shines a light on the life of former Whanganui mayor Charles Mackay.
Wage squeeze: 'We'll pay the best, the most that we can'
Chamber chair Glenda Brown said businesses are pressured to pay premium wage rates.
Long-time councillor lauds Three Waters in maiden MP address
Soraya Peke-Mason's swearing-in has allowed NZ to join an exclusive group of countries.
Whanganui fall short in Meads Cup final to South Canterbury
The visitors took a strong fight to a team at their peak at Pleasant Point.
Distill my beating heart: Locally made gin and vodka ready to go
'Everyone is willing to share their experiences and help each other along the way'.
Watch: 'Omg' - Kiwi driver's dice with death after flying truck tyre slams into ute
'I didn’t have time to think about too much. But I thought my number was up.'
Local Focus: The pool party Stratford residents have been waiting for
Stratford residents celebrate the opening of Wai O Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre.
Prisoner claims it's hard to avoid trouble when surrounded by murderers and rapists
'I am trying, I am trying not to get into trouble.'
'Surely this is madness': Uproar at hui over water bottling consent
There was uproar at a community hui on a water bottling consent granted in Whanganui.
New research explores impact of Covid response on Māori
Research by Te Atawhai o Te Ao aims to improve future pandemic responses.
Rob Rattenbury: Morvin Simon dramatically shifted my horizons
A course in te ao Māori was a gamechanger for Rob Rattenbury.
Man in custody after AOS incident in Whanganui
Police, including the armed offenders squad, were called to Somme Pde on Sunday.
Free air missing in action at Whanganui petrol stations
There's been a spate of air hose thefts from local petrol stations lately.
Rugby: Comeback road win books Whanganui a semi spot
The visitors recovered after going down early to win 49-28 and book a Meads Cup semifinal.
One dead after pedestrian hit by car on SH3 in Turakina
Inquiries into circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Police investigating filmed assault in CBD
"We need to look out for each other and be kind."
Harding wants youth opportunities and tikanga Māori values represented on council
Mayoral hopeful DC Harding is also running for a district council seat.
Whanganui gains a Spanish sibling: Mar Menor given legal rights
The law codifies the lagoon's right "to exist as an ecosystem and to evolve naturally".
Port revitalisation commits to creating 300-plus jobs
The project has created just under 100 jobs since its inception.
From river market chai stall to established shop
"Once you get a cup of tea in front of someone, the kōrero just flows."
Mixed support for Māori wards from mayoral hopefuls
Just over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.
More than 1300 petition to keep school's Pasifika prefect role
An ex-student said it wasn't the first time the school had tried to discontinue the role.
Rio's rescue: Cat saved by cherry picker after 17 days stuck up tree
Massive team effort behind the rescue operation.
Local Focus: Peter Oskam on Candidate Camera
Meet Peter Oskam, standing for Whanganui District Council.