Hundreds gearing up for return of 3 Bridges marathon
Entries are looking very strong across most distances, organiser Rob Conder says.
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‘Down to the deep dark depths’: The battle against hornwort
The pest plant 'has the ability to massively dominate a lake', Horizons says.
Marcus Musson: Forestry industry on the same page
Comment: We can all do our bit to help keep demand
Family continues fight to free accused Kiwi drug smuggler from Bali prison
This month marks eight years since the arrest and sentencing of Kiwi Antony de Malmanche.
Promoted! Whanganui Athletic up with the big boys next year
"Now we just have to back it up on the pitch".
Handyman charged with driving while disqualified
Disqualified driver Glyn Ackroyd in court after allegedly being caught behind the wheel.
Festival of Arts at Mosston School
The festival was an opportunity to show student artwork completed throughout the year.
Whanganui teams perform well at Jetsprint champs
"We’ll have a very big smile about this result for a while."
Visiting club takes out Jury Cup on Whanganui River
This regatta was the first chance for clubs to test themselves on a 2000-metre course.
Firefighters year-long work dispute comes to agreement
The settlement included a 24 per cent increase in pay backdated to 2021.
Long-awaited school athletics champs kicks off
More than 1000 expected at Inglewood for the championships.
What's on offer these school holidays at the museum
The programme offers five different activities for children to choose from.
Govt to put in $6m to revive ski operations at Ruapehu
The funding came after life pass holders indicated support for a new entity.
'Abused again': Victims hit out at lack of progress on compensation
A year has passed since an interim redress scheme was recommended.
Local design history on display at museum
Items on display range in time from the 19th century all the way up until the present day.
Lack of low-cost operators impacting petrol prices
And it may not get better anytime soon.
More focus needed to ensure rural schools get meaningful relationship and sexual education
Research showed gaps in teaching of modern developments in HIV and sexual violence.
Community Christmas celebration coming to Williams Domain
“Everyone is invited and everyone is welcome.”
Double-whammy day of play in Castlecliff
"The community has really got behind this."
Concerns over Government's proposed levy for farmers
The additional costs are proposed to start in 2025.
Mary Ann Lamont's book now in Braille for her grandson
Did You See the Love printed in Braille by Blind Low Vision NZ
Saskia Knight aims high with her uni job
Saskia Knight has set herself a big target.
Call for more recognition for teacher aides
Recent research shows teachers and aides working together benefits students the most.
Air Chathams rebuilding - but fresh challenges await
And the café is back up and running at the airport from Wednesday.
Sarjeant Happenings: A shop for all seasons
Forty-five per cent of what the shop sells is made by Whanganui artists and creators.
Party at Taumarunui railway station for return of main trunk line
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton was delighted to welcome train back to Taumaranui.
Singer wins international opera award
And the People's Choice award goes to Pene Pati