Young rugby player's future uncertain after serious injury on field
Ollie Thomson was injured in a rugby match on Saturday, May 25.
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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
'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
'We have previously decided that these are the best representation arrangements ...'
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
Consent has been given to build a 38-hectare solar farm on a sheep farm.
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
OPINION: We must go forward together towards the challenges we face - and there are many.
Adventures, screams, tourism in Rangitīkei mayor's pecuniary interests
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Lake Alice tower targeted in 'disturbing' vandalism
'People are treating it like it’s some sort of joke.'
Rangitīkei landmark buildings' future uncertain
The council has decided the historic buildings are surplus to requirements.
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
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
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
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
'You sit back and go, ‘Actually, we’ve done some pretty remarkable stuff.'
'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
Due to building damage, the centre is likely to be closed until December 18.
Whanganui news briefs
An ambulance donated to the Taumarunui community is now being used elsewhere.
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
Someone asked: 'Who is Ben? I hear he’s really cool.'
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
A lucky break for Marton New World.
Huntley School scores gold at national cycling champs
The Marton school's team scored medals in individual and team events.
'There's a lot more involved': New Marton vet clinic as population grows
"People will do a lot more work on sick animals."
Roading contract highlights Rangitīkei road issues
The district mayor said some of the roads in the region were difficult to use at times.
Why a key figure at Lake Alice was not charged
Police had been set to charge the former lead psychiatrist with ill-treating patients.
Marton couple buy Manukau darts shop
One of the store's new owners, a competitive shearer, got into playing darts in 2017.
Early riser on Countdown to baker finals
Tiffany Corlett is the bakery manager at Feilding Countdown.
‘We’re going to miss him forever’: Superstar cat 'went out on his own terms'
Rodney the cat spent his last days "sun-puddling" in Otamatea.
End of an era as 'Granny' calls time on Christmas Grotto
Jenny Greener will hold a final Christmas Grotto this year then auction her festive items.
Signature move: Alleged building consent forgeries investigated
The Rangitīkei mayor says preliminary conversations indicate cases in his district.
Marton apprentice carves up competition
Renee Steer is in her third year of a butchery apprenticeship.