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Disc golf on the up in Whanganui
Top players will be in town next month to show locals the basics.
Whanganui Summer Programme has got away to a solid start
A wealth of activities on offer with plenty of spaces still available.
Frenetic ‘street fight’ around Whanganui’s world-famous Cemetery Circuit on Boxing Day
‘Streetfight’ around Whanganui’s world-famous Cemetery Circuit on Boxing Day.
More Than Mugs: Potter Fiona McLeod inspired by 'rugged west coast'
'Since we’ve been here I’ve felt very much at home.'
Whanganui weather: What to expect this weekend
Sunday afternoon will be the time to get out and about.
Kai Iwi Holiday Park crammed for summer holidays
'We’ve enjoyed fish and chips from the cafe here and we’ll be having some more tonight.'
Spoke Jam mountain bike event set to go
Spoke Jam is all set to go on January 13 and 14 at That Place MTB Park
Tim Hayes has been appointed as coach for Whanganui Athletic Football Club
Tim Hayes appointed as Whanganui Athletic Football Club coach.
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts asset value ‘significantly lower’ than estimate, millions owed to creditors
The first receivership report for the ski lifts company has been released.
Massive mosaic project reaches final stage
"I did have to provide some guidance because little blue penguins are never pink.”
How to climb Mt Everest in Whanganui
George Davey is now preparing ride the length of New Zealand.
Bigger plane on way for Whanganui to Auckland flights
The 68-seat ATR72-500 aircraft could be a regular sight over Whanganui skies.
Public playgrounds on the slide
“The council has a duty of care to provide safe equipment.”
Courtney Collins on skincare, lamb saag and sunscreen
' ... making people feel good and confident is a really, really cool feeling.'
School lessons on the hoof
A Taihape school is extending lessons outside the classroom
Works necessitate two-week closure of Ruapehu state highway section
'We’ve got our fingers crossed that we get good weather.'
The $1 million public toilet plan
The Whanganui District Council is in charge of 40 public toilets in Whanganui.
Defunct milking shed becomes thriving nursery
The nursery produced 40,000 plants in its first season.
Community embracing Yoga by the Awa
'There’s something really magical about doing yoga outside.'
Happy campers fill Top 10 Holiday Park
"We’re used to horizontal rain so the Whanganui rain doesn’t bother us."
Raupo St stormwater works ramping up
Stage two of the work will cost the council $328,314.
'A few absolute idiots' on roads over holidays
“There has certainly been some alarming driving that has come to our attention.”
Kevin Page: Decluttering the house is music to my ears
OPINION: Don’t get me wrong. I’m as sentimental as the next bloke. Possibly more so.
Rob Rattenbury: Years seem to be rolling around much quicker
OPINION: I would expect our politics to dominate the news for a while.
'A bit of a challenge': Golfers play 151 holes in a day
“I don’t think we’ll be beating that record any time soon".
Could NZ Glassworks be on the move?
It attracted 36,929 visitors in the 2022/2023 financial year.
Emergency services urge caution over New Year’s period
Fireworks have caused large vegetation fires over the last year.
Whanganui weather: What to expect this week
There will be lots of blue skies to start 2024.
I’m new to this: Taking singing lessons
'It’s just a matter of harnessing your power and using it.'
Restorative justice champion gets QSM
Jenny Saywood was a founding member of Restorative Justice in Whanganui in 1999.
Volunteering work earns Carla Donson honour
Donson first started volunteering when she was 14.
Gareth Carter: How to grow avocado trees in Whanganui
Comment: The avocado has been recognised for its health benefits
Dental professional honoured in New Year list
Barbara Dewson began her career as a school dental nurse in Ohakune.