Vision problem leads to optometry career
Optometrist Olivia Wood-Bodley has returned to work in her home town.
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Whetu Fala awarded for work in film, TV
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Letters: Put no deadline on justice
Rent offered for confiscated Taranaki lands was termed "moni toto" — blood money.
Game of two halves at Rochfort Park
Ruapehu signalling their superiority on top of the table so far this campaign.
Waverley pharmacist retires after 47 years
Waverley pharmacist retires after 53 years of dispensing and discussing medicines
Waverley crash: A day like any other before seven lives lost
Jeremy Thompson had smoked at least four cones of synthetic cannabis before the crash.
Wanganui Athletic want a Federation Cup run to keep squad strong
Chance to play different teams and hopefully put up some wins.
Marist are in a league of their own
Converts from the Boxon rugby league team bolster the ranks.
Govt spends $27m on Taranaki clean energy
The spend on the clean energy centre comes after the Govt unveiled the zero carbon bill
Nancy Tuaine appointed as Te Puni Kōkiri regional manager
She was welcomed at Whangaehu Marae near Whanganui on Monday
Ngamatapouri students take to project like 'ducks to water'
With expert help they're looking into river water levels, clarity and temperature.
Autumn flower show attracts plenty of visitors to Whanganui
Chrysanthemums provide plenty of colours in Autumn Flower Show in Whanganui.
Apology but no let up from 1080 opponents
Protest over 1080 use looks set to continue.
Athletic await the media darlings of Federation League
Athletic out to prove that no team should believe their own press clippings.
Camera Club stalwart Sandra Van der Lubbe wins photo competition
Sandra Van Der Lubbe has again won a regional architectural photography competition
Riders and retailers on cycling revolution
Bike riders and retailers agree there are more people out cycling in Whanganui.
Border and Ngamatapouri derby set to shoot the lights out
The sole club rugby match under lights for 2019.
Woman raised in Marton fills new role at Training For You
Naomi Patterson was born in Feilding, raised in Marton and now lives in Whanganui.
Hosts play second fiddle
Visitors again win annual Wanganui Harrier Club Anzac Day Relays
American professor visits Whanganui for book research
Dana Zartner was particularly interested in the legal personhood of the Whanganui River.
Duck hunters counting down days to Opening Day
Whanganui's duck hunters are preparing for opening day on Saturday.
Indoor Bowls: North Wellington overtake Wanganui to win trophy
Saturday evening session proves costly for the home team.
Squash: Whanganui and Ohakune players in winning Central Districts team over Waikato
Close matchups throughout Saturday.
Scrivener and Patterson are bowls players of the year again
All the prizewinners from the Bowls Wanganui 2018-19 season announced.
Who is going to flip out in Turakina on Sunday?
The best drivers from the national series have all got a chance to win.
Waverley and Waitotara residents commemorate Anzac efforts
People of all ages headed out to the Waverley - Waitotara Anzac Day service.
What's on in Whanganui this week? April 25 - May 1
Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week.
Lawn bowls: Triples tribute a measure of the man
The turnout for the Peter Belliss Triples Tribute Tournament was a measure of the man
Bowls: NZ Development team wins Peter Belliss tribute tournament in Whanganui
Teams come from all over the country to honour the legend's 50 years in the sport.
Jetsprints: Whanganui drivers just miss titles at final Wanaka round
So, so close in all three divisions.
Security camera project wins crime-prevention award
The Whanganui Rural Community Board has led the way by funding and installing cameras.
Optometrists have eye to the future
Optometrist John Boyle is the new partner at Wanganui Eyecare Centre
Wizards of wordplay coming to Whanganui for Scrabble
The top 24 players in New Zealand will test their wit against each other at Jane Winstone.
Top 5 at nationals, Auret wants top of podium at Extreme Challenge
The end of season event is now the big goal for former national champion.