Matron Catherine Scrimgeour 'ahead of her time'
Catherine Scrimgeour was a firm but kind matron, and a staunch supporter of nurses.
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'Pretty stoked': Taihape quinoa farmers win award
Dan and Jacqui Cottrell grow their quinoa empire, and hear about two other growers.
Cricket: Wanganui goes with pace attack at home against Hawke's Bay
Spinners replaced for batting and retention of the speed bowlers for possible wet pitch
Cricket Wanganui's game plan
An announcement on Cricket Wanganui's future direction expected by Christmas.
Athletes nearing peak
Breaking records and posting personal bests augurs well for the nationals.
CD Stags in the hunt - Ben Smith plays his part
The CD Stags are stalking the Firebirds for Plunket Shield glory.
The Boss and Bee Gees take the stage
Boss and Bee Gees tribute acts are coming to town.
David Lyttle murder trial: 'Innocent people say they did it' - defence
Mr Lyttle is on trial in the High Court in Wellington for the murder of Brett Hall in 201
Speedway: Hot night at Oceanview as busy season continues
Guest drivers getting every chance they can on local track ahead of NZ Superstock champs
A dozen big fights at Night of Assassins 4
Title on the line in the main event, and local bragging rights amongst undercard fighters.
Crown closes argument of David Lyttle, accused of murdering Brett Hall in 2011
Mr Lyttle is on trial in the High Court in Wellington for the murder of Brett Hall in 2011
Horizons councillor faces resource management charges
John Turkington says he will fight the charges against him.
Athletics Whanganui: Expectations exceeded
The small group of Whanganui athletics exceeded expectations in Inglewood.
Man flown to hospital after farm vehicle crash
The person is in moderate condition.
Watch: Public fireworks display sparks scrub fire
The public fireworks display was believed to spark the blaze at Anzac Park overnight.
Comedy show promises antidote to World Cup gloom
Something for everyone but leave the kids at home.
Local Focus: Diversity brings new faces to councils
New-look councils moving with the times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Diversity brings new faces to councils
Palmerston North City and Rangitīkei District Councils moving with the times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Squash: Whanganui's Kent Darlington runnerup in NZ Masters
Taihape's Emma Mullins also claims a second tier title.
Wanganui looked settled, but are they in form?
Handy team with balance in the bowlers and experience in batting named for opening match
Motoring: Targa Rally arrives in Whanganui
Drivers from the 25th edition of the annual race started arriving in town this afternoon.
Sports awards: Deja vu all over again
Two WHS students win back-to-back titles at the Whanganui Secondary School Sports Awards.
Cricket: Bruce back from injury
Ironically, Tom Bruce to returns from injury to cover for injury.
Wanganui earn payback in 8-Ball Pool tourney
From last in 2018 to winning it comfortably this year in Palmerston North.
PNOB Premier 2 side too strong for local champions
Strong bowling in Twenty20 tournament sees them to wins at Victoria Park.
Rees and Mooney the standouts on opening night
Drivers getting an idea of conditions ahead of NZ Champs in January.
Speedway season opens in Whanganui at Oceanview on Sunday
Big local season in build up to hosting New Zealand Superstock Championships.
Cricket: Champion of Champions tournament for Whanganui's Premier 2 clubs on Sunday
Four teams to play a Twenty20 tournament.
'Really strong mandate' for new Horizons chairwoman
New Horizons council has strong voices for both environment and rural industries - chair.
In-form Collegiate sevens looking good for nationals
Second place in the Hurricanes Youth Council version puts WCS in the frame for Condor 7s.
Beer fest organiser 'absolutely stoked' with success
Food, music and beer kept the crowd very happy, organiser and brewer Andy Henshaw says.
Protesters stand between shoppers and the sale of meat
Group protests sale of meat, then parades shopping mall, singing.
Horizons election results confirmed
Horizons Regional Council will elect its chair on October 22.
Past meets present in Social Amnesia exhibition
A new exhibition examines New Zealand's history of the printed word.