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'Unscientific': Winston Peters hits back on poor Northland poll result
NZ First leader Winston Peters says he can't believe the poll is gaining any currency.
Whanganui's sporting week
The long running traditional school sports exchange had a predictable outcome.
Rangitīkei River project looks to make river more resilient to climate change
The project is still conceptual, but Horizons grateful to receive Govt funding.
Andy Haden: most capped locally born All Black
Famed All Black Andy Haden had a strong Wanganui connection.
The man who's tested Whanganui drivers 15,000 times now on drive to teach good habits
Terry Fowler hopes his driving school can improve the quality of drivers in Whanganui.
National MP speaks out on abortion; views differ from leader Judith Collins
The topic saw many National MPs vote differently when the bill was passed in March.
Shots fired: Two people charged after Whanganui armed offenders callout
Firearms and drugs seized from Whanganui property
Chilly start but sun coming for most of the country
Frosty start to give way to fine weather for most of New Zealand.
Native fish, biodiversity big winners from Jobs for Nature
A Jobs for Nature injection of capital will speed up existing environmental work.
Metro brace for final push
Both Whanganui Metro teams have two matches to play before the finals kick in.
Marist v Border could go either way
Border and Marist could easily been in reverse places on the table heading into Saturday.
Local Focus: 'House doctor' available remotely for organisations and their members
Lebos use technology to cut inefficiency and carbon emissions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 'House doctor' available remotely for organisations and their members
Using technology to cut carbon emissions and time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: New artistic bus shelter at Castlecliff is just the beginning of plans to improve Whanganui public transport
Surprising art glass connection to Manningtree, England. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: New artistic bus shelter at Castlecliff is just the beginning of plans to improve Whanganui public transport
Surprising art glass connection to Manningtree, England. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Whanganui electorate explained
An overview of the Whanganui electorate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Whanganui electorate explained
An overview of the Whanganui electorate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
How Whanganui's crime profile has changed post-lockdown
Top cop believes people are now seeking the support they need for family harm incidents.
Holiday rugby fun
Children practised ball skills, tackling, and evasive running through Rippa Rugby drills.
Metro teams have lessons to learn
The lessons are still out there for the St Johns Wanganui Metro teams.
Seth Reardon hangs on for third
Reardon was disappointed not to get the result he wanted after a promising start.
Conservation Comment: Getting to know nature's needs
Conservation issues include the protection of trees, animals and wetlands.
Rugby: Can Whanganui teams break into the top four?
Both Metro teams have just one round and five games each to make the semifinals.
Rugby: Marist face off against Taihape in emotion charged encounter
Marist will play for teammate Josaia Bogileka who lost a child during the week.
Fast and Furious - rally sprints return to Whanganui
The final round in Levin is scheduled for the weekend after Whanganui.
Multiple motor vehicle crashes along icy Ruapehu roads
Emergency Services are still in attendance at two of the crashes.
Sharing the lifestyle
Club days provide a better understanding of what needs to be done and how to do it
Kaye says NZ 'needs to build back better'
Kaye says National's plans don't just apply to the "central Aucklands of this world".
School's out: The 8 coolest playgrounds in New Zealand
From the fastest slide in the country to the world's only steampunk park.
Face left unrecognisable: MP's estranged brother sentenced for brutal murder of woman
Eric Ara Mete has been sentenced for the murder of Lorna-Anne Marie Thompson.
Prison sentence for killing scooter rider
The driver was a good person "at core", but angry and violent when troubled and drinking.
Dream to reality: Wanganui Metro Women to make history
Raising a Wanganui women's team to play in Manawatū has been a dream of Bridget Belsham.
Two people rushed to hospital after house goes up in flames
Fire crews were called to a Whanganui house at 4.30am.