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'Hidden gem' dairy farmer wins rare green diamond
Whanganui dairy farmer Chris Davison has more of a sparkle in his step.
Sport funding applications close Friday
Sport Whanganui has received 42 applications for resilience funding totalling over $100k.
Local Focus: Better late than never, snow making underway on Ruapehu
Extra busy season expected for local businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Our game? Whanganui hosted New Zealand's first ever rugby match
Whanganui Herald listed game as 'Town versus Country' in June 1869.
Analysis: NZ's offensive place names - and the case to have them changed
It comes amid renewed calls to rename Hamilton the original Māori name Kirikiriroa.
PM v Rob Fyfe - 'Remiss of me' not to thank ex-Air NZ boss; 'job's not done yet'
'Perhaps he thought he was exiting and I didn't' - Jacinda Ardern
Coldest June morning in five years: Otago town shivers at -12.3C
Middlemarch has registered New Zealand's coldest June temperature since 2015.
'A result of necessity': Whanganui dad goes viral with $10 lunchbox challenge
The dad, who's gone viral with his cheap eats, says it's born out of necessity.
Local Focus: Business successes star in video series
100% Sweet launches youth employment initiative. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Business successes star in video series
100% Sweet launches youth employment initiative. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Half of pre-schoolers still at home
Many parents are still at home and/or afraid to send their children back to centres.
Local Focus: Iconic hotel a hit with kiwis
Special deals at the Chateau Tongariro attracting holidaymakers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
TVNZ says sorry after MP Hipango hits out at 'insult'
Whanganui MP Harete's children have "taken considerable umbrage" at quiz show TV segment.
Hipango picks up Māori Crown Relations portfolio
"It's about partnership, protection, and participation."
Local Focus: Safety campaign targets duckshooting
Every 'accident' was avoidable. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Man due in court after Air Chathams face mask incident
The 30-year-old is due to appear in the Whanganui District Court tomorrow.
Man arrested on Air Chathams flight after refusing to wear mask
Police said the man is expected to appear in court at a later date.
'OG Brodiddly' tells Covid-19 to 'take a hike'
Brodie White says music is a great way to communicate with kids.
Mayor pushes freedom camping in the face of renewed opposition
"I don't see why ratepayers should fund somebody else's holiday."
Local Focus: Glorious weather for boats
Record boaties head out after lockdown. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Glorious weather for boats
Record boaties head out after lockdown. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
A quarter of Northland kids still at home
Attendance shows south-to-north pattern: 90 per cent in deep south, 75 per cent in north.
What it's like to go to school under level 2
Covid-19 has been a "rollercoaster ride" for both students and teachers.
The history at Hatrick - 12 wins from 12 races
Friday evening a triumph for the Lisa Cole kennels.
Local Focus: Tim Tams in the air - council support likely for Air Chathams
Passenger service and Tim Tams back soon. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Tim Tams in the air - council support likely for Air Chathams
Passenger service and Tim Tams back soon. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Land sales continue under lockdown
With so much interest in rural/lifestyle listings, some days it felt like herding cats.
Whistle blows for rugby restart
The 10-week competition will feature premier grade and senior grade split into two pools.
Local Focus: Ūpokongaro ready when you are
New footbridge means pub and cafe will gain more locals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Ūpokongaro ready when you are
New footbridge means pub and cafe will gain more locals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Facebook locks out Whanganui business trying to do good
They sold masks at no profit but Facebook shut them down. Made with funding from NZ On Air