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![On the mat: The wrestling club with a special item of memorabilia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
On the mat: The wrestling club with a special item of memorabilia
Is it something in the water? The wrestling club that keeps going and going.
![Ratanui: The hero tree](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Ratanui: The hero tree
The magnificence of native forest, just up the road at Tarapuruhi/ Bushy Park
![Brrrrrutal start: Temperatures dive, fog warning for motorists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Brrrrrutal start: Temperatures dive, fog warning for motorists
It's another cold start to the day, but fine conditions are forecast for most.
![Special Olympics teams heading to compete in Hamilton](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Special Olympics teams heading to compete in Hamilton
Whanganui Special Olympics powerlifters looking good for National Summer Games
![Young Farmer of the Year named](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Young Farmer of the Year named
First time competitor and Taranaki/Manawatu finalist wins Young Farmer Grand Final.
![DHB apologises after Covid vaccine privacy breach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
DHB apologises after Covid vaccine privacy breach
A letter has been sent to those affected.
![Why Whanganui had its fourth warmest June on record](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Why Whanganui had its fourth warmest June on record
There are three main factors behind the unseasonably warm weather.
![Club rugby: History created in final round](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Club rugby: History created in final round
One club misses out on a semifinal for the first time since 2007
![Club rugby: Taihape cruise in semifinal weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Club rugby: Taihape cruise in semifinal weekend
"Everyone will be pretty pumped in Taihape."
![All the winners from the Te Manu Atatu Māori Business Awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
All the winners from the Te Manu Atatu Māori Business Awards
Other winners included Tree Stylers and The Edge's Paula Wade.
![Rob Rattenbury: How New Zealanders could show their patriotism](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rob Rattenbury: How New Zealanders could show their patriotism
"I love my country... but I have never felt the need to shout it from the rooftops."
![Whanganui weather: How long will the cold nights last?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Whanganui weather: How long will the cold nights last?
Overnight temperatures will remain chilly on Sunday and Monday.
![Decision to kick 45-year smoking addiction inspires others](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Decision to kick 45-year smoking addiction inspires others
Ned Tapa has now been smoke-free for 15 months.
![Three prison workers killed: Booze, fatigue likely factors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Three prison workers killed: Booze, fatigue likely factors
Three prison workers died after the van they were in crashed into a truck in May 2019.
![Māori views 'critical' in replacing RMA](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Māori views 'critical' in replacing RMA
"You can't move without the hapū and iwi, the mana at place, having a say.""
![Obituary: John Palamountain's legacy his life's work](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Obituary: John Palamountain's legacy his life's work
The Whanganui businessman had a passion for land and animals.
![Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Puanga celebrations good for the soul](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Puanga celebrations good for the soul
Puanga or Matariki has always been a big part of Māori society from early on.
![Letters: Armchair Covid vaccine critics missing some key points](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Letters: Armchair Covid vaccine critics missing some key points
Readers have their say on the Covid vaccine and the name of Aotearoa New Zealand
![What our councillors earn and why some say it should be more](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
What our councillors earn and why some say it should be more
Whanganui District Councillors are paid an average of $40,182 a year.
![Heart of the city: Three decades of Community House](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Heart of the city: Three decades of Community House
Its philosophy is to support its member organisations and the community.
![Special guest joins Whanganui Intermediate Forest School](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Special guest joins Whanganui Intermediate Forest School
Bug expert Ruud Kleinpaste brought Dorothy the tree weta for a visit.
![Air Force to perform low-flying training exercise over Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Air Force to perform low-flying training exercise over Whanganui
The exercise will run from July 5 to July 8.
![Obituary: Rose O'Leary's busy family life included being mum to 3 sets of twins](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Obituary: Rose O'Leary's busy family life included being mum to 3 sets of twins
Rose & Charlie O'Leary started their family in the '60s, which included 3 sets of twins.
![Cricket Wanganui puts finishing touches on indoor facility](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Cricket Wanganui puts finishing touches on indoor facility
'It's a really good time to get people involved in cricket and build our foundations.'
![Gardening: Cold weather ideal for polyanthus, hellebores](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Gardening: Cold weather ideal for polyanthus, hellebores
Gareth Carter recommends some colourful flowers for the winter garden.
![Community fridge project nears completion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Community fridge project nears completion
The Whanganui Community Fridge will enable food redistribution and help prevent waste.