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When wood fire was everything in our homes
OPINION: The wood box in the lounge or living room had to be kept full.

Nicky Rennie: The industry I love is changing
OPINION: I knew from the age of 6 what it was that I wanted to be when I grew up.

The joy of catching up with old friends
OPINION: Rob Rattenbury says laughter is the common denominator when reuniting with mates.

Gareth Carter: Time to plant spring bulbs
Autumn is the time to plant spring flowering bulbs.

Rob Rattenbury: Annoying potholes a symptom of a far bigger issue
OPINION: Big government needs to take responsibility at times.

Comment: Walking a fine line
Nicky Rennie is living with her parents - it can be challenging for them all.

Gareth Carter: Smaller space offers much opportunity to garden
With smaller sections than generations ago, our gardens are changing.

Comment: Why writing is an addiction
Rob Rattenbury writes about writing and writers.

Comment: Blooming dilemma for Valentine’s/retirement celebration
Kevin Page has a thorny issue as he considers a surprise for his wife.

Letters: More buses supported
Readers have their say on increased public transport and climate change.

Gareth Carter: Time to recognise the value of trees
Comment: Under a tree becomes the favoured place to put the picnic rug.

Athletics: Cooks Gardens serves up another classic mile
The Cooks Classic drew a large number of entries, including athletes from six countries.

Getting snippy over toenail cutting
OPINION: Trouble is afoot in the Page household.

Comment: Facing life alone without your partner
Rob Rattenbury writes about his friends whose partners have died recently.

Letters: How to make vandals respect others’ work
OPINION: Readers have their say on bus shelter vandalism, AI and more.

Opinion: Never too late for Christmas ham
"I decided to make things a little easier ... and go without."

Language not something to fear - Rob Rattenbury
OPINION: Children are like sponges when it comes to learning languages.

Rob Rattenbury: Years seem to be rolling around much quicker
OPINION: I would expect our politics to dominate the news for a while.

Gareth Carter: How to grow avocado trees in Whanganui
Comment: The avocado has been recognised for its health benefits

One wedding, so many disasters
Kevin Page finds the road to wedded bliss is paved with challenges.

Christmas all about family and fun
Rob Rattenbury looks forward to a family-focused Christmas Day.

Nicky Rennie: 3 Bridges Marathon shows off Whanganui
Comment: I felt quite emotional at times amid the scenes of family support at the finish.

Rob Rattenbury: Times have changed but fish n' chips are still for me
What's your favourite takeaway?

Letters: Why council’s climate funding is something to be proud of
Readers have their say on climate funding and a Treaty conversation.

Kevin Page: Not much more important than a great hairdo
OPINION: What's more important that the formation of a new government?

Comment: 'Ordinary life' impossible for many
Opinion: Rob Rattenbury reflects on how times have changed for families.

Rob Rattenbury: A sleepy hamlet and a beautiful lake
OPINION: "Everywhere one looks in Whanganui, one sees history".

‘I nearly got arrested the other day for a sausage roll’
Comment: You can't beat your body

Gardening: What to plant in Whanganui in November
Comment: Now is a great time to make plantings of cold-sensitive vegetables