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What says summer more than cricket?

OPINION: Can anyone go past cow corner, googly, rib-tickler and — dare I confess — box?

Rural artist Graham Christensen: Let them in and out

The Rural Life exhibition runs until February 28 at the Coach House Museum in Feilding.

Swept away by the current: Teen who drowned in river was a poor swimmer

Valentino Laki was with friends and family when he got into difficulty in 2018.

Two men charged over brawl that led to gang murder

Two people have been charged over a violent gang brawl that preceded Hori Gage's murder.

Bad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summer

A substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.

'Far too many': Road toll an alarm for summer

“You’re only a second away from a truck coming at you.”

Whanganui athletics: Students shine at national champs

Plenty of athletes did not step on the podium but reached a final or set new PBs.

'That's just not a professional look': Mayor's office leaks

Rangitīkei District Council has approved a $19m new build to replace the old building.

Plenty of change for MP Tangi Utikere

While the Labour MP is now in Opposition, the year has also had positives.

'I’m still alive': Passenger of TikTok killer driver nearly paralysed

Zane Bullivant implored the driver to stop just before the fatal crash happened.

Palmy's Josh Gowan clocking up the marathons in support of cancer research

Josh Gowan is completing a half-marathon a day throughout November.

Head Hunter funeral: 'OG' William 'Bird' Hines to be laid to rest near Foxton today

The tangi for the feared and revered Head Hunter starts at 11am.

Region's roadworks ramp up for summer

Resurfacing work north of Taihape has been completed but more projects loom.

Constable's hope: The new generation that could solve a small town's domestic violence woes

This policewoman is teaching children what love looks like when they're in a safe home.

Will concerts be coming to Whanganui's velodrome?

'We are heading into the unknown a little bit.'

Whanganui runner breaks world record

'My finish time was a bit quicker than I’d expected.'

Whanganui weather: What to expect this week

Make the most of the dry weather while you can.

In darkness, avoiding a sting, a million bees cross the Hawke's Bay border

This was what beekeepers had been desperate for after the cyclone flooded many hives.