Youth reps start as strangers but win as a team
Despite only a few practices, squads do well against Horowhenua, Taranaki and Manawatu.
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Boxon keep boxing on while other team's falter
TRL has seen defaults, points stripped and games doubled up while they just keep winning
Vet pathologist investigates whale deaths
Eight whales died in a relatively rare case of sperm whales stranding on a Taranaki beach.
Eight sperm whales die on South Taranaki beach
Eight sperm whales have died after becoming stranded on a South Taranaki beach.
Easy weekend for Boxon to pick up two points
Whanganui club has two more games to finish top of table and get home semifinal.
Five month jail sentence for meth addicted offender
Amanda Jayne Stampa shoplifted at Mitre 10, Briscoes and Pet Essentials Wanganui.
Home turf leads to interclub title win
Wanganui Cycling Club gets strong numbers and race leaders on the Brunswick route.
Myrtle rust found in central Whanganui
Myrtle rust has reached Feilding, Hawera and Palmerston North. Now it's in Whanganui.
Don't call it a comeback: Boxon hammer Hawks.
Team stays on top of table after running away with the final quarter.
Indoor bowls goes right to the wire
Wanganui just denied in the final round of games with North Taranaki.
Five days in remote Waitōtara bush country
Well-travelled in the past, the ridges of the Waitōtara forest are now empty.
What to expect this weekend: Heavy rain on its way
We'll be spared worst of the extreme winds causing havoc in Australia, but it'll be wet.
Homicide inquiry: 'It was pretty heart-wrenching'
Police launch homicide inquiry after man found unconscious lying in street dies
Collegiate keep it tight
Wanganui Collegiate 1st XV lose 15-5 to visitors New Plymouth Boys' High in rugby clash.
Asia the next target for Kingdom
A Whanganui-based candle business will soon be selling in the Asian market.
Researchers share information on amazing undersea life
Leaders in award-winning Project Reef Life talk of discoveries offshore from Pātea.
Bitter melons, chillies, eggplants in demand
Shane McCulloch's Whanganui greenhouses supply hot-climate veges to homesick migrants.
Ducks elusive but hunters happy
Checks by Fish & Game find hunters following the rules.
Kiwis create smoothie 'drops' - no blender needed
Ngā Rauru develops frozen smoothie droplet - the first product for its superfood company.
What would a Mt Taranaki eruption look like?
A Mt Taranaki eruption could see fast-moving, hot ash flows spreading kilometres around.
How rail put Whanganui back on track
The Whanganui-Castlecliff rail line is seeing increasing loads of exports and imports.
Kai Kitchen Trust ensures disadvantaged fed
The Hawera-based trust delivers free lunches based on third party recommendations
Whanganui farmers on alert for cattle disease
Farmers asked to watch out for new disease, and keep identification tags up to date.
Mountain mural brings childhood memories
A scene of Mt Taranaki adorns a formerly bare wall at a Durie Hill property.
Murderer on life sentence also committed sexual abuse
David Noel Roigard had his surname suppressed during a trial for historical sex abuse
Man goes on window-smashing spree - then dobs himself in
Was it remorse? The man's actions were certainly unusual.
Athletic seeks redemption
Wanganui Athletic seek redemption in Chatham Cup opener with New Plymouth Rangers
Going to the movies? Get dressed, cinema manager says
Get dressed or don't bother going to watch a movie at Hawera Cinema 2.
Boxon keep boxing on in new league comp
Whanganui Boxon shift sides and move from Manawatu to Taranaki club league.
Russell Simpson and three mates head for Himalayas
Russell Simpson and friends want adventure - and $250,000 for charities
Seabed mining decision due within 6 months
Packed court room for seabed mining appeal hearing in Wellington, with many arguments.
Motorcyclists revved up for vintage trial
Up to 40 entrants will pick a speed, get their instructions and ride to their destination.
Night shot of Whanganui architecture highly commended in photography awards
Feilding photographer Heather Hocken wins $500 for her image of architecture at night.