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Vaccination passes required on Whanganui Journey
The Covid situation means extra safety consideration is needed on backcountry trips.
Football: Athletic appoint long-time captain as player/coach
It will be an adjustment, but Matt Calvert is looking forward to the challenge ahead.
Cricket: Ben Smith returns for penultimate game
Smith, who has been on paternity leave, will join the side to play Wairarapa.
New Masters Games manager announced for 2023
Heather Cox will travel to the 2022 Games in Dunedin to get an insight into the event.
Kids take home 'kai surprise' from Keith St School
Kai Hub and KidsCan have provided food for families of the school.
Scene of the crime: A combined 75 years in forensics
Mike Smith and Neville Davidson are looking forward to "doing nothing" for a while.
Gardening: All you need to know about growing avocado trees in Whanganui
Now is the best time of year to plant an avocado tree in Whanganui.
Students making most of free trades training
Close to 1000 students at UCOL have taken up free trades training.
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts 'more than just a business'
RAL shareholders will be asked to change its constitution but some feel it's unnecessary.
Local Focus: Paying it forward at the Citadel
Citadel's 'Pay it Forward' charity Christmas present drive is well underway.
Local Focus: Golf, masochism and property development
Border restrictions means more people playing golf locally but clubs are struggling
Historic etchings one of 720 lots at art auction
Henry Newrick has got his hands full this week.
Top Towns: Whanganui just 325 doses away from 90 per cent
Another 325 vaccinations are needed for Whanganui to hit 90 per cent first dose.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Friday 10th December Wrap
New Zealand recorded another set of daily case numbers under 100 today as health officials praise the county’s downward trend as 'hugely encouraging.' Video / Jed Bradley / Michael Craig / Alex Burton / Dean Purcell
5 things to do this weekend
Your guide to activities, rest and relaxation this weekend.
Whanganui surf lifeguards on patrol for summer
One lifeguard has already saved two bodyboarders caught in a rip.
Experts share findings for Whanganui flood risk strategy
Massey University experts have been looking at Anzac Parade flood risk and resilience.
Live: 95 new community cases as two people in hospital die with virus
One person died at Middlemore Hospital overnight, and another at Auckland City Hospital.
Watch: Experts explain 'gamechanger' treatments for Covid
They've been described as "gamechangers" in the fight against Covid-19.
'High risk' Taihape Town Hall closed indefinitely
The building has been deemed high risk in an earthquake.
Live: 'Stay away' - Aucklanders to be locked out of holiday hotspots this summer
The simple message to Aucklanders is to stay away, Ōpōtiki councillor says.
Smokefree Action Plan will have 'profound effect'
'Once it was seen as the rebellious thing to do, and now it's just seen as a bit lame'.
Athletics: Beamish and Back set NZ records
Both competed at the Boston University indoor season opening event
New dog day-care in demand in first five months
Ross and Jade Mansell can't believe the demand after starting their business this year.
Vital rescue service to benefit from Mt Ruapehu event
Locals' Weekend will be held on December 18-29.
No increase in jab demand after Covid-19 case in Whanganui
The DHB has delivered 294 doses each day since the discovery of the case – down from 468
Plan for better bus services in Whanganui
More frequent services will get more people onto buses, Anthonie Tonnon believes.
Who's shooting Whanganui's cats?
The two shootings occurred last Wednesday in Aramoho and the SPCA is seeking information.
Focus: NZ Delta Outbreak | Thursday 9th December Wrap
There were 103 new cases of Covid-19 in the community on Thursday with 88 in Auckland, nine in Waikato, five in the Bay of Plenty and one in the Lakes district. Video / Michael Craig / Alex Burton / Dean Purcell
Charges against former Lake Alice staff member 'better than nothing'
"It's better than nothing, that's all I can say."
Rowing: Covid curbs sink Billy Webb Challenge
The event was scheduled for January but has been canned until further notice
Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation chairwoman retiring
Mavis Mullins has been at the helm of the incorporation for 12 years.
Pou brings Eltham community together
A Pou was unveiled and blessed at Bridger Park.