Sustainability initiatives introduced to Masters Games
The initiatives include recycling old fabrics and introducing a cashless pay system.
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Gardening: Stand-out plants and trees make their summer mark
The summer months can be a time of substantial growth for trees and hedges.
Offers of help flood in after 'next-level' vandalism at bike park
The bike park shelter has been removed due to ongoing vandalism.
Cyclocross to roll into Kowhai Park
There are plans to hold more races in the park later in the year.
Whanganui waka ama teams return triumphant from nationals
Whanganui senior paddlers claimed gold and silver medals at the waka ama champs.
Cricket: United to face Coastal Challenge Cup holders
United will have their work cut out for them against Levin Old Boys.
Colourful start for Whanganui's new high-frequency bus
Connect was chosen as the brand name to be easy to remember.
'Proving people wrong': Tom Walsh's big plans for 2023
Tom Walsh is returning to the shot put circle with a chip on his shoulder.
Speaker Adrian Rurawhe will not contest seat, going list only
The Speaker will follow his predecessor and go on the party list.
One in five infections in NZ report Long Covid symptoms, many struggle to get help
Govt is now being told to set up Long Covid clinics and properly educate doctors.
Labour MP Tamati Coffey welcomes newborn daughter
Coffey thanked the surrogate mother for giving him 'the gift of life'.
Top athletes line up for Cooks Classic
Plenty of thrilling action is expected at Whanganui's Cooks Gardens.
Goodbye to bottlenecks: New expressway plans welcomed
'There are still a few bottlenecks but when they’re gone, it will get better and better.'
Ohakea farewells Orion fleet in formation flight
The first of the Orions replacements landed in Aotearoa last month.
Taihape's famous Gumboot Day and A&P Show back in style for 2023
Dust off the gumboots for a day of friendly competition and family fun in Taihape
Letters: Why industry is important for Whanganui
Readers have their say on an important Whanganui business, and who should pay for roads
Shrewd brewing to account for CO2 shortage
The brewers only had enough gas for around three weeks of production.
'Iconic' piece of Mountains to Sea Trail reopens
The 36-kilometre Mangapurua Track starts from the end of Ruatiti Road.
Stan Walker: A superstar returns to his spiritual home of Rātana
Aotearoa singer Stan Walker keeps the faith with his Ratana roots.
'Relentless' Ngarewa-Packer challenging again in Te Tai Hauāuru
It's still unclear who she will be up against.
Wanganui Trampling Club taking boots off the beaten track
February is a prime month for tramping.
Warm temperatures continue in Whanganui with rain due midweek
Warm temperatures and some showers on the way for Whanganui.
Space Studio and Gallery is ready for another busy year
Space Studio and Gallery is ready for another busy year
The Ratana Pā kitchen is run like a military operation
Behind every big event there's a team of volunteers.
Stories and photos sought for new book on Eastown Workshops
Stories and pictures are needed for new book.
New signs at Pākaraka vandalised within hours of ceremony
Hapū Ngāti Maika and supporters disgusted after Pākaraka signs stolen and vandalised.
Comment: When not to declare a First World problem
"As Angry Man made his way past ... I muttered: 'First World problem, mate'. Oops."
Weird and wonderful soap box 'machines' tear down Drews Ave
Vehicles of all shapes and sizes whizzed down Drews Ave to the delight of onlookers.
'Hard road ahead of them': Whanganui commentators on new Government leadership
Whanganui commentators believe the right person has been chosen as new Labour leader.
Petition urges Whanganui council to support Romani/Gypsy
'We’re still here all right, don’t you worry about that.'
Carla Donson: We need a kindness revolution
Online hate inhibits the writing process.
Whanganui can show what sustainability looks like
Who gets the Environmental Cup? asks Keith Beautrais.