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Why New Zealanders just can't afford this Government

Comment: We've got to focus on lifting our productivity, argues MP Ian McKelvie.

Local Focus: Minister delivers more putea to forestry and related industries

Focus on infrastructure and value adding for development. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Inside the SH4 slip: What contractors are dealing with

Now that drainage is taken care of, crews are focused on the road itself.

Whanganui skills gap holding back business growth

Skills gaps are keeping many of our businesses from expanding to their full potential.

Rowing: Kerri Gowler and Grace Prendergast named FISA Female Team of the Year

A great comeback from the disappointments of 2018.

Local Focus: Average house price in Whanganui-Manwawatu jumps to $400,000

House prices in Whanganui rose 17.6 per cent in a year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Average house price in Whanganui jumps to $400,000

House prices in Whanganui jumped 21% in one year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Sewell adds to life member tally

The retired accountant was one of six inducted as a life member.

Two 100-scalp hauls add zest to historic double century

Hawke's Bay senior men side make the most of points despite inclement weather in Whanganui

Motorcyclist dies after hit and run in Whanganui

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.

Rugby: Waisake Naholo ready to go with London Irish

Whanganui's former All Black all set for fresh start in the Gallagher Premiership.

Rugby: NZ Heartland XV defeats Vanua XV in Lautoka

Humid conditions and committed opposition means victory had to be grinded out.

'Pulling out all stops' to re-open SH4

"Absolutely ideal" to have SH4 open for Christmas but not likely according to mayor.

Stop the train, we want to get on: Why Taumarunui wants back on track

Taumarunui is taking its fight for a rail service to the Government.

What's on in Whanganui this week? November 7-13

Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week.

Mars closure: What now for Whanganui workers?

Next collective agreement negotiation at Mars will be all about the people, union says.

Local Focus: Diversity brings new faces to councils

New-look councils moving with the times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Diversity brings new faces to councils

Palmerston North City and Rangitīkei District Councils moving with the times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.