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![Children's book is armchair treasure hunt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Children's book is armchair treasure hunt
Children's book contains a subtle message
![Focus Live: NZ moves to traffic light system on December 3](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Focus Live: NZ moves to traffic light system on December 3
November 22 2021 The whole of NZ will move into the traffic light framework at 11.59pm on Thursday, December 2. Cabinet has also allowed for hairdressers and barbers in Auckland to open from Thursday to vaccinated people.
![Whanganui walking on sunshine this week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Whanganui walking on sunshine this week
Aside from Friday, locals can expect dry conditions this week.
![Regional council to make flood resilience plan for Anzac Pde](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Regional council to make flood resilience plan for Anzac Pde
Views of residents and mapped flood scenarios will be presented at community meetings.
![205 new Covid cases today; man in his 40s dies in hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
205 new Covid cases today; man in his 40s dies in hospital
A man aged in his 40s has died in Middlemore Hospital.
![Cancer survivor counts her blessings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Cancer survivor counts her blessings
Staying alive is worth risky operations and their complications, Val Goulding says
![Rob Rattenbury: The freedom of choice to be selfish](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Rob Rattenbury: The freedom of choice to be selfish
OPINION: Most of these people just do not like being told what to do.
![Leaders - your team is a reflection of you](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Leaders - your team is a reflection of you
Do you have a compelling picture of the future that is so strong it pulls you forward?
![The Monday Q&A: Tireless environmental worker Graham Pearson enjoys the seaside life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
The Monday Q&A: Tireless environmental worker Graham Pearson enjoys the seaside life
"Sticky date pudding at the Rutland Arms Inn is my go-to outing."
![Wanganui crumble in second-round Furlong Cup game](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Wanganui crumble in second-round Furlong Cup game
The local side played Manawatū on Sunday
!['Homes for those in urgent need'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
'Homes for those in urgent need'
The community will be consulted about a new Kāinga Ora housing project in Whanganui East.
![Competitors duck off course in windy conditions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Competitors duck off course in windy conditions
Organisers were kept busy getting some of the 2000 plastic ducks back into the race.
![Costly, precarious repair for Anzac Pde slip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Costly, precarious repair for Anzac Pde slip
Rock/earth nailing and a coating of concrete will stabilise the slipping cliff face.
![Letters: Whanganui health workers earn high praise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Letters: Whanganui health workers earn high praise
Readers have their say on healthcare, Covid vaccinations and the flight school.
![Museum's outfit of the month a 'first day' garment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Museum's outfit of the month a 'first day' garment
This jacket and dress combination was worn by Bertha McRae the day after her wedding.
!['Unworkable regulations' focus of Groundswell protest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
'Unworkable regulations' focus of Groundswell protest
Protesters against farming regulations have again driven around Whanganui.
![Local jobs boost from conservation partnership](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Local jobs boost from conservation partnership
Ngāti Rangi is teaming up with DoC on projects that will create jobs for local people.
![How to make the most of working from home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
How to make the most of working from home
Having a dedicated work space is the key to being productive while working from home.
![Four tips for coping with those festive functions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Four tips for coping with those festive functions
The idea of festive parties can leave some of us a bit stressed, anxious and overwhelmed.
![Live: Delta's creep across North Island - 172 new cases, nine regions; 900,000 vaccine passes snapped up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Live: Delta's creep across North Island - 172 new cases, nine regions; 900,000 vaccine passes snapped up
Covid-19 case in Wellington confirmed as 172 new community cases identified.
![New food trucks for Whanganui's Maria Place pop-up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
New food trucks for Whanganui's Maria Place pop-up
Dumplings and donuts have found a home together on Maria Place.
![Dawn Picken: Thanks to the silent majority](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Dawn Picken: Thanks to the silent majority
We need to recognise people who are trying to do the right thing each day.
![Zizi Sparks: How early is too early for Christmas decorations?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Zizi Sparks: How early is too early for Christmas decorations?
Opinion: There is no hard and fast rule but I'll be holding off decorating for now
![Letters: A tribute to Caskey, vaccine division and recycling](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Letters: A tribute to Caskey, vaccine division and recycling
Readers have their say on Jason Caskey's retirement and council's recycling decision.
![Gardening: Make the most of hedges and edges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Gardening: Make the most of hedges and edges
Gareth Carter is a hedge fan and shares some tips on how they can help your garden
![Why I left Auckland to open a beauty clinic in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Why I left Auckland to open a beauty clinic in Whanganui
"We always said that if we had an opportunity to get out of the big smoke we'd take it."
![Creative industries students bring out their best for end-of-year exhibitions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=799)
Creative industries students bring out their best for end-of-year exhibitions
Creative industries students bring out their best for end-of-year exhibitions.