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![Remutaka Rail Trail, Bridge to Nowhere and more to stretch your legs this summer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Remutaka Rail Trail, Bridge to Nowhere and more to stretch your legs this summer
Summer Programme has lots for the energetic
![Retired opera maestro a mentor for young talents](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Retired opera maestro a mentor for young talents
The complex job of a gifted pianist.
![Last year was challenging. This year?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Last year was challenging. This year?
Kathy Cunningham looks at possibilities for the year ahead.
![Secret Govt report reveals fears of swamped ICUs; Omicron eluding face masks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Secret Govt report reveals fears of swamped ICUs; Omicron eluding face masks
Govt is bracing itself for an Omicron outbreak that will swamp country's health system.
![24 cases as Govt meets; airport worker treated as Omicron case after positive test](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
24 cases as Govt meets; airport worker treated as Omicron case after positive test
There are 56 new cases detected at the border.
![Iwi collective chipping away at critical first vaccinations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Iwi collective chipping away at critical first vaccinations
Māori health providers say there are low daily numbers of first vaccinations.
![Covid-19 saliva testing clinic fronts new community approach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Covid-19 saliva testing clinic fronts new community approach
'I don't think people will understand [what Omicron means] until it really hits us.'
![Explosion in Castlecliff, Whanganui being investigated](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Explosion in Castlecliff, Whanganui being investigated
Explosion at commercial property believed to be suspicious.
![Cricket: Ex-Whanganui player part of winning CD side](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Cricket: Ex-Whanganui player part of winning CD side
The ex-Whanganui player featured in the CD under-19 women's team at the nationals
![Opera School audio producer reflects on illustrious career](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Opera School audio producer reflects on illustrious career
John Wansbrough was born and brought up in Whanganui
![Speedway: Hot day, hot racing at Oceanview](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Speedway: Hot day, hot racing at Oceanview
Sunday's event had one of the largest competitor attendances ever at the Whanganui track.
![Whanganui seven-year-old makes drag racing debut](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Whanganui seven-year-old makes drag racing debut
Kayden Patel hit the tarmac for the first time over the weekend.
![Cricket: United 1st XI triumph over clubmates](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Cricket: United 1st XI triumph over clubmates
Two United sides did battle in the final of the Rep Weekend Pro40
![Will Kowhai Park be named NZ's best playground?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Will Kowhai Park be named NZ's best playground?
If you think Kowhai Park's a winner, cast your vote in the 'Best of Summer 2022' series.
![Drunk driver told police he was helping a mate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Drunk driver told police he was helping a mate
A drunk driver told police he got behind the wheel to make sure his friend got home safe.
![Covid-19 saliva testing clinic opens in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Covid-19 saliva testing clinic opens in Whanganui
The collaborative is led by Tupoho Social Services with iwi and district council support.
![Taihape volunteer fire crew 'excited' by new station](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Taihape volunteer fire crew 'excited' by new station
New fit-for-purpose fire station in Taihape will attract new volunteers, chief hopes.
![Airini Beautrais poems set to original music](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Airini Beautrais poems set to original music
Lissie de Vegt / Airini Beautrais collaboration album recorded
![Literary Festival on track](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Literary Festival on track
The Whanganui Literary Festival is on schedule for next month.
![Single Men's Rd, a book of fiction short stories](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Single Men's Rd, a book of fiction short stories
Author publishes book of fiction short stories that took over three decades to compile.
![Ashley Bloomfield discusses Omicron and the booster jab](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Ashley Bloomfield discusses Omicron and the booster jab
Director General of the Ministry of Health Dr. Ashley Bloomfield spoke to Tim Dower about booster jabs and the looming Omicron variant. Video / Newstalk ZB
![Horizons 'allows river to lead' protocols for navigation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Horizons 'allows river to lead' protocols for navigation
The regional council is working with Iwi and Coastguard on river protocols.
!['That was a hiding' - Wanganui easily beaten by Hawke's Bay big guns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
'That was a hiding' - Wanganui easily beaten by Hawke's Bay big guns
The one bright spot was 47-year-old former Black Cap Andrew Penn turn back the clock.
![Kevin Page: Back on the Open Home Trail](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Kevin Page: Back on the Open Home Trail
Garish paint, unusual décor and dog poos on the carpet. Kevin Page on the Open Homes Trail
![Multimedia artist showing works at Lockett Gallery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Multimedia artist showing works at Lockett Gallery
Rebekah Pearson is fascinated with collective nouns and the native birds of Aotearoa
![Where Whanganui locals can get their children vaccinated](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Where Whanganui locals can get their children vaccinated
Whanganui's Te Rito is the only children's vaccination centre in the region at the moment.
![Multicultural Council planning a busy calendar of events](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Multicultural Council planning a busy calendar of events
The Multicultural Council has more events planned following its well-attended picnic.