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'8 for April': Juggling the school holidays
Children will be at school only eight days this April.
Nicky Rennie: Teens with cloth ears ‘just doing their job’
Parents may have more success talking to teens other than their own children.
Talisman for Te Matatini festival to be welcomed to Rātana Pā this weekend
Kapa haka has a longstanding history in the region, one of trial and tribulation.
Whanganui Regional Museum to host traditional Chinese celebrations
"We want to make the day more vibrant."
Driver flees after two-car crash
A crash between two drivers ended with one person fleeing the scene before police arrived.
Courthouse security report: People could be 'killed, injured'
Ohakune courthouse remains closed after nine 'key identified risks' were highlighted.
'A very ‘mish-mash’ system': Mayors not sold on Three Waters announcement
'We've got a lot of thinking to do.'
Whanganui student athletes ready to take on the Halberg Games
The national Halberg Games will be held at King's College in Auckland.
Athletics: Whanganui athletes punch above their weight
A very successful track and field season has come to an end.
Ram raids ‘kick in the stomach’ for businesses
“It puts everybody at risk, it’s not a victimless crime.”
Rural community board needs Kai Iwi seat filled
Nominations opened on April 13 after Sandra Faulkner's resignation.
Annual Kaimanawa muster cancelled
The effects of Cyclone Gabrielle mean the horse muster can't go ahead this year.
'It's never too late': Calls for babies to be vaccinated against whooping cough
“Vaccination rates for children have dropped to concerning levels.”
Locally shot film gets national premiere in Whanganui
The production saw Whanganui's CBD transformed into 1918 Texas.
Free holiday activities on offer the museum
Activities include embroidery, portrait making, and weaving
An excess of love part of the recipe for a long life
Remai Hehir's daughter says she has never done things to excess - except love.
'A deteriorating trend': Weather expected to worsen over this week
Light showers and temperature highs of 22C and 23C ahead in this week's forecast.
Mega-triathlon to stop over in Whanganui and Taihape
People taking part include an ex-All Black, NRL star and triathlon world champion.
Ohakune brewers add mead to the mix of local beverages
Ruapehu brewers add modern sparkle to ancient beverages in Ohakune.
Councils up against 'premium salaries' in hunt for recruits
Local government can't compete with the big bucks offered by other organisations.
Physiotherapists part of Whanganui community
M&N Physio delivers a community focus.
Young army officers put through paces
Infantry, engineers and bomb dogs are on their way to Languard Bluff.
Rural connectivity not happening ultra-fast but it is happening
Two new cellphone towers are planned for the Parapara highway.
Country music sensation Sophie Toyne releases debut EP
'You have to get in the right mindset to do the songs over and over again.'
Pissed off Paris: A translated book by Whanganui artist David Cauchi is hitting bookstores
A book of 50 poems translated by Whanganui artist David Cauchi will be available soon.
Kevin Page: My blooming clever plan to avoid the weeding
Daylight saving and deadlines save Kevin Page from more dreaded weeding.
Perfect conditions for Easter fishing competition
“We look after the smallest boat as well as the biggest boat.”
Athletic not pushing the panic button after heavy loss
“If you’re not on it, then you’re going to get found out very, very quickly.”
Forget AI – let’s develop our own intelligence
Is AI as good as human intelligence?
Lots to do at the museum during school holiday
Activities draw on museum exhibitions.
Meet Repertory's sound and lighting technicians
Shaelie Kreymbourg and William May are the techies behind 'The Woman in Black'.
Eminent author booked for Whanganui Literary Festival
Dame Anne Salmond has received numerous literary and academic awards and prizes.