Home is where the heart is for Lou Walker
A visiting friend even compared Whanganui to Rarotonga.
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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.
Olympic fun at Kowhainui Home in Whanganui
A quiz, mini-golf, connect four and "the cheese game" made for a fun competition.
Secondary school choirs to perform in Whanganui
The concert will include a massed choir of more than 300 voices.
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.
Obituary: Marton artist Ross Wilson leaves lasting legacy in bronze
'He had a spiritual depth'
Football: Athletic continue push for podium finish
Athletic head into the weekend's clash in fourth place with a chance to jump to third.
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.
Student gets boost with trades-based funding for women
A new round of scholarships is now open.
Whanganui gym prepares for national bodybuilding competition
Five members from Revitalise competed in regionals, with all claiming a podium finish
Competitive field lines up for Hatrick main event
No greyhound is an obvious standout for Friday's main 520m race
Senior club rugby: Top seeds successfully negotiate semifinals
Ratana and Hunterville will meet in the final.
Farmland Foods moves into former Mars factory
Bulls cooked meats manufacturer re-purposes Whanganui facility for use.
Boat shed project gets funding boost
The Sailability Whanganui Trust, which operates at Pauri Lake, has no storage facilities
Obituary: John Palamountain's legacy his life's work
The Whanganui businessman had a passion for land and animals.
Club rugby: Bye for Metro side as season nears business end
Metro has a 10-match winning streak.
Person seriously injured in Horowhenua bridge crash
Emergency services were alerted to the collision at around 3.30am.
Club rugby: Metro take on Massey
Coach Mark Cosford is expecting a challenge from Massey University RC on Saturday
Have you seen this man?
Shayden Hikaka-Beattie has links to the Manawatū and South Taranaki areas.
Ski season begins at Ohakune with carnival spirit
Carrot Carnival and Growers' Games lead the festivities.
Minister brings welcome news to Whanganui-Manawatū
A new fund will support post-Covid recovery in the regions.
Local Focus: Feilding jazzed up for holiday weekend
Manawatū Jazz Festival's generous programme. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Absolutely mad' to cut spending on climate change
Controlling old man's beard was a recurring theme as Horizons debated its long term plan.
Horizons 'overreaching' in Long Term Plan
Cut overambitious work plan and concentrate on freshwater and other basics, farmers say.
Songwriters battle it out at Muso Club competition
The judges had a hard time picking a winner.
Truck and train collision victim named
Police and the Transport Accident Commission are investigating the crash.
Premier football sides look to reassert themselves
City are the only premier side at home this weekend, taking on Palmerston North Marist.
Trampers' access to range under negotiation
Permission to cross private land is needed to access much of the Ruahine Forest Park.