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Work begins on median barriers between Whanganui and Bulls
Between 2019 and 2023, there were 159 crashes on SH3 between Whanganui and Bulls.

Alec McNab: Collegiate marks 50 years of football
1981 captain Ian Rogers has released his history of the sport at the school.

Whanganui's netball season takes a leap
There is a significant increase in player numbers, including males.

From blind date to platinum wedding anniversary
Alma and Bob Bartosh have danced their way through marriage for 70 years.

There's treasure in 'em gutters, resident urges
Retired caretaker Alistair Cameron wants everyone to pick up a leaf or a hundred.

Teanau Tuiono: Forget Aukus and focus on the Pacific
OPINION: Aukus pillars are a part of the same precarious house of cards.

Reggae legend sets up shop in Whanganui
As a 17-year-old, Brent Clough climbed a fence to secure an interview with Bob Marley.

Whanganui rugby: Kaierau and Marton pick up wins
The new-look Marton side are now third on the ladder.

Dave Mollard: Our fellow citizens are not competition
OPINION: Step back from our self-centred needs and open our eyes at the arrivals gate.

Judith Lacy: In-lane bus stops need a friend
OPINION: An information campaign surely would have helped people understand the changes.

SH3 works see partial daytime closures, delays of up to 20 minutes
Three days of partial closures are planned for Awakino Gorge, Waitomo.

Fourth man charged with murder following fatal shooting
Damon O'Rourke died in hospital after being shot in Palmerston North.

House sales, listings up, but should you sell now or wait?
Be cool-headed, economist advises sellers as more homes go on the market.

Border fire warning shot as rugby season begins
The four-time defending champions eased past Kaierau.

Open day honours Whanganui WWII pilot
'She must have been a very determined person to do what she did.'

Tongariro tramper died from medical event, not a fall police say
A rāhui was placed on the mountain as a result of the death of the tramper.

'Significant impact': Teanau Tuiono on why public service cuts will hurt Pasifika communities
OPINION: Those workers deserve fair treatment and respect for their contributions.

Dave Mollard: Beware the speakerphone scourge
OPINION: It is infecting our hospitals, causing harm to anyone close by.

'One thing led to another': Love blooms at flower farm
'I actually met the love of my life, Jennifer, right here on the farm.'

Shooting may be 'gang' related; police investigation continues
Police investigating but say there are no specific concerns for the public at this stage.

What's the time? Don't ask Mr Manawatū
Feilding’s clocktower has stopped, Palmerston North’s is six minutes slow.

Person in serious condition after emergency in Feilding, 'gunshots' heard
Police investigating but say there are no specific concerns for the public at this stage.

Caught in 4 minutes: Speedy police nab burglar red-handed
Officers happened to be in the area investigating reports of a suspicious male.

Palmy walking advocate honoured
Frank Goldingham has received an Outdoor Access Champion Award.

Hot cross fun: What happened when I entered a speed-eating contest
OPINION: The water dulled the taste of the hot cross buns - don’t try that at home.

New homes needed urgently for Kaimanawa horses
There's an urgent call to rehome Kaimanawa wild horses.

Tough decisions needed to achieve 10.6 per cent rates rise
'I've talked to fellow mayors around New Zealand and there is some very real concern.'

Chateau bidders need more certainty, mayor says
The historic hotel has been closed for more than a year.