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Successful nationals for Whanganui kayakers
The team brought home a big haul of medals from Lake Karapiro.
Social sport scene 'alive and kicking' in Whanganui
Rather than memberships, people are moving towards a "pay to play" mentality.
Trampers' access to range under negotiation
Permission to cross private land is needed to access much of the Ruahine Forest Park.
Revealed: How often police use force in Whanganui
Māori were more likely to have force use against them, figures from recent years show.
Kevin Page: A few dramas but Poppy has arrived
When we arrived at hospital there was 'the long wait' for information, writes Kevin Page.
Facing death: Hospice nurses reveal what their work means to them
Hospice Whanganui needs $3m a year to operate; less than half is government-funded.
Letters: Councils and 'religion'
Readers share their views on "Capitalist religion" and having the last word.
Book marks 181 years since Treaty signed in Rangitīkei kāinga
Launch of booklet marks 181st anniversary of Treaty signing at Tawhirihoe.
Live: Three new Covid-19 cases in MIQ, none in community
Ministry of Health: There is no risk of infection from Covid-19 in wastewater.
Why some iwi are wary of Māori wards
Council will vote on Māori wards only with the say-so of three local tribes.
Senior club rugby: 'Social' Buffalos take on winless Marton
A look at this weekend's club rugby fixtures.
Premier rugby: Border not resting on laurels
They're not taking this weekend's match against Ruapehu for granted.
Firefighters to take on Sky Tower climb for worthy cause
They'll need to climb 1103 in full firefighting gear
Greyhounds: 70th victory in sights for the Hoarse
Sprinter Trojan Hoarse will line up in the open class field at Hatrick Raceway.
'Success story': School lunches with minimum waste
Whanganui East School has found a local school meal provider.
Alec McNab: Collegiate score clean sweep of team titles
All the winners from Wednesday's race at Tawhero Golf Course
Council to trial 'low-mow' grass at city parks
The concept of low-mowing public spaces has gained popularity in recent years.
Popular Whanganui fish and chip shop welcomes new owner
Chanbrie Brooker has worked at the shop for the past three years.
Beached bench: Piece of furniture makes transtasman journey
Hardwood bench made in New Zealand 25-plus years ago washes up in Sydney.
Budget 2021: Moody's says NZ fiscal position one of the strongest
Moody's and S&P Global have given their seal of approval to the NZ Budget.
Budget 2021: Infrastructure spend boosts growth outlook
Treasury reveals rosy forecasts but economists warn delivering spending may be tough.
Budget 2021: 'What Kiwis are asking us to do' – PM hits back at criticism
The Budget spends billions on increasing benefits but keeps a lid on debt increases.
Budget 2021: How Whanganui leaders reacted
"It's great, but it is still well behind from where we need to be."
Budget 2021: Govt puts $28m into war against kauri killer
Govt spending $28m at effort to stop as-yet incurable disease killing NZ's iconic kauri.
Crews battling property fire in Whanganui East
The property is on Anzac Parade/State Highway 4 near Broughton St.
Budget 2021: $131m to tackle family, sexual violence
Funding will target community-led programmes and kaupapa Māori providers.
'Bold move': $36.6m to help Kiwis quit smoking by 2025
Advocacy groups are applauding the Government's Smokefree 2025 spend.
Budget 2021: Government considering unemployment insurance
Scheme could see workers receive 80 per cent of their pay if they are made unemployed.
Education: $761m to build more schools, classrooms
Money for school buildings, tertiary students and vocational training announced.