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![Master Electricians challenge lights up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Master Electricians challenge lights up
The challenge is one of 13 regional competitions before the grand finals.
![Energy-inspired trip for minister](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Energy-inspired trip for minister
The Minister of Climate Change and Revenue was in Whanganui on Thursday.
![Biodiversity, climate change projects receive funding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Biodiversity, climate change projects receive funding
Horizons is supporting 33 community projects in its region.
![SH1 Himatangi closed until further notice after fatal crash overnight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
SH1 Himatangi closed until further notice after fatal crash overnight
Emergency services were called to the scene of the two-vehicle crash about 1am.
![Rugby: Battle of 'Incomparables' and 'Kaiwakas'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Rugby: Battle of 'Incomparables' and 'Kaiwakas'
Border and Kaierau meet in the premier final at Cooks Gardens on Saturday.
![Rugby: Marist or Utiku to be new senior champion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Rugby: Marist or Utiku to be new senior champion
The senior crown will be decided at Cooks Gardens on Saturday.
![Final stage of 200km cycle route under way](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Final stage of 200km cycle route under way
'It will definitely be a big boost especially at the end of the trail.'
![One person dead and one injured after truck crash in Marlborough](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
One person dead and one injured after truck crash in Marlborough
One person has died after a crash involving two trucks on State Highway 1.
![Tripadvisor award for Whanganui paddle steamer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Tripadvisor award for Whanganui paddle steamer
The paddle steamer has been recognised by Tripadvisor for five consecutive years.
![Whanganui launch for new Himalayan 450 Royal Enfield](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whanganui launch for new Himalayan 450 Royal Enfield
The Himalayan 450 Royal Enfield will be launched in Whanganui.
![Athletics: Major confidence boost for Beamish](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Athletics: Major confidence boost for Beamish
Alec McNab had to wait for the results — but it was worth it.
![Early childhood centre to remain open for now](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Early childhood centre to remain open for now
The Ministry of Education wants to cancel Manawatū's Country Kindy's licence.
![International Jazz Day inspires jam sessions in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
International Jazz Day inspires jam sessions in Whanganui
Monthly jam sessions at Porridge Watson.
![Ohakune's Top 10 in the top five](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Ohakune's Top 10 in the top five
The holiday park is a finalist in the national hospitality awards.
![Bus shelters galore in record time in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Bus shelters galore in record time in Whanganui
Improved Whanganui public transport facilities have been installed at a much faster rate.
![Whanganui weather: Plenty of sunshine with a touch of frost](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whanganui weather: Plenty of sunshine with a touch of frost
Frosty windscreens and clear skies lie ahead this week in the river city.
![Resilience, forward-looking approach among Whanganui business community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Resilience, forward-looking approach among Whanganui business community
Business Whanganui Chamber of Commerce June Business Confidence Survey results.
![New grant focuses on social, environmental wellbeing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
New grant focuses on social, environmental wellbeing
Ruapehu District Council hopes to receive a wider range of grant applications.
![Rising costs reflected in South Taranaki District Council's plan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Rising costs reflected in South Taranaki District Council's plan
'We need to pay more just to keep doing what we are already doing.'
![Netball: Young Whanganui players enjoy busy season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Netball: Young Whanganui players enjoy busy season
A festival day was held for Future Ferns from Years 1-4.
![Early childhood centre files court action against Ministry of Education](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Early childhood centre files court action against Ministry of Education
Country Kindy is seeking to overturn the cancellation of its licence.
![Puanga Toi Fest an artistic feast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Puanga Toi Fest an artistic feast
The exhibition is on at Whanganui Arts – At The Centre in Taupō Quay.
![Comment: Hearty breakfast kicks off big day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Comment: Hearty breakfast kicks off big day
OPINION: Kevin Page's day involved a lot of calories.
!['I don't feel safe': NZ's most burgled neighbourhoods - how does your suburb compare?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'I don't feel safe': NZ's most burgled neighbourhoods - how does your suburb compare?
Use our interactive to see New Zealand's most burgled community.
![‘Consider yourself one of the family’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Consider yourself one of the family’
Amdram Theatre’s Oliver! has become more than a musical.
![‘I howled with laughter’ - The Bitches' Box reviewed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘I howled with laughter’ - The Bitches' Box reviewed
Review: Kem Ormond checks out The Bitches' Box.
![Govt considers new Ruapehu marae and cultural hub after ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Govt considers new Ruapehu marae and cultural hub after ‘flawed’ engagement with iwi
Concerns were raised about commercialising the Tūroa family name on Mt Ruapehu.