Athletics: Whanganui athletes zooming through Covid challenges
The regional meet has been split into four meets because of numbers restrictions.
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Horizons adds two Māori councillor roles
Composition of next Horizons council open to appeal - to be made final in April next year.
Aranui School's lunches foster 'kai culture'
Other schools are keen to learn from Aranui School's experience
Polio survivor urges people to learn from history and get jab
Retired nurse Jan Wills-Collins points out striking similarities between Covid and polio.
Palmerston North High Flyers fire treated as suspicious
Emergency services are investigating the fire in the landmark building.
Whanganui public health team managing Auckland Covid cases
"They had too much work on their hands in Auckland."
'Will we get to $3 a litre?' - petrol prices rise
Cost of fuel at the pump mainly depends on business model of service station, NZAA says.
'I like to do more extreme things' - runner Elly Arnst
Tramping, running and orienteering done in preparation for ultra adventure race.
Farmlands keen to assist with vaccination drive in rural areas
Farmlands held trial pop-up vaccination clinics in Whanganui and Palmerston North.
Proposed plan will reduce waste to landfill
Whanganui greenies have a chance to comment on council's new Waste Plan
Rugby: Strong start to competition for Whanganui U18 side
The team had a 45-5 win over Wellington Māori U18 on Saturday.
One stitch at a time creates heirlooms
Traditional and contemporary work by regional stitchers on display at Te Manawa.
'Batted above its weight': City thrives in Covid lockdown
Massive distribution centres for both Countdown and Foodstuffs kept this region humming.
Whanganui returns to 'a bit of normality'
Shops and cafes reasonably busy in level 2 - museum very quiet.
One dead after two-vehicle crash in Manawatū overnight
Police were alerted to the crash on Rangitikei Line at Newbury, shortly before 8.30pm.
Regional council seeks feedback on representation change
14 councillors, two Māori constituencies - the right form for Horizons Regional Council?
One dead, one in hospital after car hits power pole in Foxton
The single-vehicle crash on Foxton Shannon Rd was reported at around 3.30am.
Value of each vote should be same - Horizons representation review
Councillors prefer smaller council - but are swayed by arguments about fairness.
Local Focus: Two tickets for the price of one
New companion card a welcome accessory. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Catchment collective grows, adds staff and funding
Catchment groups test water monthly across 62 inland Rangitīkei-Whanganui sites
Home is where the heart is for Lou Walker
A visiting friend even compared Whanganui to Rarotonga.
Local Focus: Palmerston North's Stomach is being digitised
The Stomach poster archives preserved. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Collaboration to better support Whanganui's homeless
Community meetings have provided a starting point to assist people without secure housing.
One injured after car and truck collide near Feilding
The crash occurred just before 8.30pm on Tuesday evening.
Secondary school choirs to perform in Whanganui
The concert will include a massed choir of more than 300 voices.
Olympic fun at Kowhainui Home in Whanganui
A quiz, mini-golf, connect four and "the cheese game" made for a fun competition.
Five years on: How a family airline saved the Whanganui to Auckland route
'It all happened quite quickly'
Plans to trap wildlife predators around Whanganui
Chris Smith and Milly Mitchell-Anyon want co-ordinated predator trapping in Whanganui.
Football: Athletic continue push for podium finish
Athletic head into the weekend's clash in fourth place with a chance to jump to third.
Obituary: Marton artist Ross Wilson leaves lasting legacy in bronze
'He had a spiritual depth'
RSV resthome outbreak - 3 hospitalised, 11 test positive
Three rest home residents hospitalised amid RSV rest home outbreak.
Local Focus: One busy backbencher
Palmerston North MP, Tangi Utikere on his first year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rep Talk: New role for Polly Pyefinch
The "jack of all trades" plays Tina in Repertory's production of Direct Hit
Linda Sissons: Upskill now and build your future
UCOL's chief executive is encouraging people to think about getting ahead in their career.