A monthly column by Whanganui district councillor Philippa Baker-Hogan.

Police ask for the public's help finding Ashleigh Houston, believed to be in Manawatū.

MetService says the days should warm up quickly after a chilly start.

The August 10 concert will feature music for both violin and piano duo, and solo piano.

The journey begins for Taihape's beloved town hall to reopen.

Kaitoke School’s new bus has been a work in progress for the past six years.

Ruapehu District Council will have meetings in Ohakune and Taumarunui.

Whanganui female rowers have made the podium at every Olympics since 2012.

'The results are looking good for both land and people.'

“He’s said, ‘it’s come right’. I said, ‘that usually happens when you rest it’.”

Card games among the activities that bring members together.

'My son asked me for three years to make it into a pie.'

'It’s definitely a labour-intensive operation but we love what we’re doing.'

'We all offer different experiences and versions of the same thing.'

The band plays at the Royal Whanganui Opera House on Saturday, August 3.

Taranaki Regional Council is worried the new rules may backfire.

She had been coaching an under-17 girls' team at a tri-nations tournament.

Seven young athletes from six sporting codes have been awarded funding grants.

Ruapehu District Council wants an exemption from new legislation on Māori wards.

The council can join forces with other councils for water services or go it alone.

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The lead changed several times during the hard-fought match.

'Everybody who lives alongside the river has a role to play.'

The 2024 journal will be launched officially this weekend.

The road is blocked and diversions are in place at Mount Curl Rd and Jeffersons Line.

'There’s not too much to worry about for Whanganui temperature-wise.'

The potholes were temporarily repaired last Monday.

The Whanganui teen made his mark in fine style and there's more to come, his coach says.