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Conviction for death of gang rival stands by majority verdict
Damien Shane Kuru's manslaughter conviction appeal dismissed but one judge disagrees.
Gareth Carter: Growing camellias in Whanganui
Autumn is a great time to be planting Camellias.
Closed catchment causing chaos on Mannington Rd
"It’s just ridiculous, and it's spreading."
Premier rugby: Paul Mitchell Cup comp heats up
The penultimate games are on Saturday, May 6.
Whanganui Future Champions grant winners announced
All six athletes have been selected to represent Aotearoa in international competitions.
Technology helps improve Whanganui kiwifruit farm
Technology helped connect 10 orchards across the country.
Te Ōranganui starts 'new journey' as premises officially opened
Te Ōranganui provides health, family and social services in and around Whanganui.
Club rugby: Derby games in women's comp
Women's and Senior teams will be in action this weekend.
Finn Williams: How TV changed my accent
I'm not sure how I got to needing to explain this, but I blame television.
Volunteer positions to fill
There are a number of volunteer positions available in Whanganui.
Dad focused on drugs instead of protecting his daughters from repeated physical abuse
Both girls had numerous broken bones, some of which were healing.
Cause of Hunterville train derailment revealed
The investigation report includes a warning about climate change.
Sound Canvas coming to Whanganui Opera House
This year, the performance uses art from the Whanganui Artist Open Studios.
Sports grants boost for rising talents
The grants will support the recipients in their future sporting endeavours.
Free sign language lessons in Whanganui
The free lessons take place each fortnight at the Hakeke St Community Centre and Library.
Opinion: bring back rail passenger services
Rosemary Penwarden discusses the passenger rail service.
Athletics: Standout season for Whanganui athletes
Alec McNab names his picks for Whanganui's best athletes.
Whanganui-Manawatū climate action plan released
The plan contains recommendations to councils throughout the region.
Helping hand for businesses with fund boost
Whanganui & Partners' quarterly Amplify grants help boost local businesses.
Step forward for central North Island wind farm proposal
The wind farm would generate enough energy to power thousands of central district homes.
'You've got to know someone': Psychologists fully booked
“We’re talking about people’s lives and families that are destroyed.”
Letters: Mackay incident not something to be celebrated
"[It] seems to me a peculiar rationale for a heritage listing."
Green Party candidate for Whanganui revealed
The Green Party has selected Marion Sanson as its candidate in the Whanganui electorate.
'Lucky to survive': Man sentenced after lawyer knocked out with single punch
Villiome Kuruyabaki was lucky the victim of his attack didn't die, the court heard.
Wellington duo to perform in Whanganui
A Wellington duo will perform at the local musicians' club's next open mic session.
Salad days: Family business gives Waverley lettuce farm new lease on life
The farm had its first harvest this week, with 10,000-12,000 seeds being planted weekly.
Aerial farm checks as winter grazing rules come into effect
Horizons Regional Council plans a flight to check on intensive winter grazing.
Court appeal against Marton Rail Hub rejected
The development of the hub is expected to bring at least 220 new jobs to the district.
South Taranaki rates to rise, no cuts to services - TDC Mayor Phil Nixon
The rates will be kept to around the same level of increase as inflation.
Letters: Passenger rail would boost Whanganui
Readers have their say on restoring rail, Repertory's latest production and health changes