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![Bulls fire chief Brian Carter recognised with King's Birthday Honour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Bulls fire chief Brian Carter recognised with King's Birthday Honour
He is the first member of the Bulls Volunteer Fire Brigade to serve for 50 years.
![Student's poetry journey to continue under mentor's guide](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Student's poetry journey to continue under mentor's guide
'I was fully certain I wasn’t going to hear back – so it was definitely a happy surprise.'
![‘More harm than good’: Call for rethink on Māori wards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
‘More harm than good’: Call for rethink on Māori wards
'We have previously decided that these are the best representation arrangements ...'
![School's new approach aims to boost student wellbeing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
School's new approach aims to boost student wellbeing
'Our mid-term break acts as the microbreak students need to achieve their best.'
![Integrated solar and agricultural farm planned for Rangitīkei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Integrated solar and agricultural farm planned for Rangitīkei
Consent has been given to build a 38-hectare solar farm on a sheep farm.
![Three arrests after spate of crimes in Rangitīkei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Three arrests after spate of crimes in Rangitīkei
'We understand the community has been on edge.'
![Suze Redmayne: Anzac spirit shows us the way forward](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Suze Redmayne: Anzac spirit shows us the way forward
OPINION: We must go forward together towards the challenges we face - and there are many.
![Adventures, screams, tourism in Rangitīkei mayor's pecuniary interests](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Adventures, screams, tourism in Rangitīkei mayor's pecuniary interests
Rangitīkei elected members have made declarations for the past 12 months.
![Water provision 'ticking time bomb'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Water provision 'ticking time bomb'
Rangitīkei Mayor Andy Watson is concerned about the repeal of water service reforms.
!['Bled every cent': Mum secretly used $130k of relatives' money](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'Bled every cent': Mum secretly used $130k of relatives' money
Faith Fruean took advantage of the migrants, using their wages to live a bling lifestyle.
!['More than one verbal stoush': Compensation awarded in housing dispute](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'More than one verbal stoush': Compensation awarded in housing dispute
The Marton couple had sought $20,000 from their former landlords.
![Swept away by the current: Teen who drowned in river was a poor swimmer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Swept away by the current: Teen who drowned in river was a poor swimmer
Valentino Laki was with friends and family when he got into difficulty in 2018.
!['Pretty humbling': Tāmata Hauhā boss nominated for New Zealander of the Year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'Pretty humbling': Tāmata Hauhā boss nominated for New Zealander of the Year
'You sit back and go, ‘Actually, we’ve done some pretty remarkable stuff.'
!['A real privilege': Sport Whanganui boss signs off](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'A real privilege': Sport Whanganui boss signs off
'It's not about high performance, it's about getting out and doing stuff.'
![Recycling centre closed for another week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Recycling centre closed for another week
Due to building damage, the centre is likely to be closed until December 18.
![Whanganui news briefs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Whanganui news briefs
An ambulance donated to the Taumarunui community is now being used elsewhere.
![Why a Rangitīkei forestry developer is turning to AI](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Why a Rangitīkei forestry developer is turning to AI
The two companies both work at breaking down financial barriers for carbon farming.
![In profile: Meet Rangitīkei’s comedic communications guy Ben Caldwell](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
In profile: Meet Rangitīkei’s comedic communications guy Ben Caldwell
Someone asked: 'Who is Ben? I hear he’s really cool.'
![Unique Enviroschool projects awarded funding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Unique Enviroschool projects awarded funding
25 schools in the region were awarded funding from 38 applicants.
![Double joy as Marton shop sells winning Lotto tickets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Double joy as Marton shop sells winning Lotto tickets
A lucky break for Marton New World.