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"Rural areas like Te Kuiti, Taumarunui, and Marton ...have been left out of the loop."
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Let's Talk Law: Seven years' bad luck – cartel criminalisation comes into force
There are plenty of illegal agreements entered into without thought.
New owner for historic Waverley business
The general store has been sold after 100-plus years in the Dallison family.
Rangitīkei's bank exodus causes concern
Local leaders aren't happy about the closure of banking services.
Local Focus: Setting fire to young people's ambitions
New initiative embraced at jobs expo. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Let's Talk Law: Handshake leases – She'll be right?
No one likes to think about the worst case scenario, but circumstances do change.
Opinion: Whanganui thrives as artists come alive
Whanganui's thriving and there's no better example than the arts community as to why.
Thieves steal from soon-to-open cafe
Robert Dari's new cafe had hundreds of dollars of equipment stolen on Monday night.
ASB Regional scoreboard: How is your local economy coping?
A table ranking regional economic performance reflects the two speeds of the recovery.
Whanganui/Manawatū tops for residential investors
The latest REINZ data is good news for investors in the region.
Cowper continues 4x4 expansion in Turakina
Renowned track builder and 4x4 creator Dan Cowper looks to add to his business.
Obituary: Rob Bartley 'was such an incredible man'
Rob Bartley is fondly remembered for his devotion to family and the Whanganui community.
Let's Talk Law: Changing employment agreements and Covid-19
Comment: Employers cannot simply amend or introduce new clauses in employment agreements.
Whanganui economic agency announces business leader
Tim Easton has moved up from his role of business growth advisor.
'We can't hold out hope any more': 33-year-old scenic flight business closes
Hope for a trans-Tasman bubble only went so far for the "pioneer" business.
Opinion: A mighty totara has fallen; Russell Bell pays homage to Whanganui businessman
A mighty totara has fallen; Russell Bell pays homage to businessman Rob Bartley.
Much-loved Whanganui businessman dies
The well known businessman's funeral will be held on Monday.
Let's Talk Law: Stricter rules for privacy protection
We put more personal information out into the world now than we ever have before.
Comment: Choose your call centre wisely
Just let me talk to a real person, pleads Gen-Xer Russell Bell.
Let's Talk Law: Health and safety on farms
Comment: Health and safety on farms is not a new issue.
Comment: Seeing the wood for the trees
Opinion: Supply and demand imbalances different this year with various factors impacting.
Axiam factory expands staff to keep up with demand
A new warehouse is being built at the Whanganui plastics factory.
All turbines up and running at Waipipi Wind Farm
All 31 turbines are now generating electricity.
How Tasman Tanning plans to improve environmental record
Tasman Tanning's chromium discharge will not increase with a new processing contract.
Let's Talk Law with Treadwell Gordon: Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986
There have been big changes to residential tenancy laws in the last few weeks.
Second phase of Whanganui Port upgrade launched
The North Mole upgrade is anticipated to be completed by late 2022 due to its complexity.
Commercial property investors buy former sawmill site
The new owners are now looking for tenants who may provide local jobs.
Fate of Majestic Square food trucks revealed
The two food trucks had been told they need to leave Majestic Square by the end of March.
Meals on wheels: Food truck operators talk business
Food trucks continue to pop up around Whanganui - what are the stories behind them?
Local engineering consultancy continues to grow
WSP has added three members to its team in the last few months.
Silver Fern Farms fined $337k over potentially lethal ammonia leak
Ammonia leak potentially lethal to residents, staff and emergency services.
Russell Bell: How can we stop workplace bullying?
Workplaces can be more productive if negative behaviours are effectively managed.
Berry farm owner seeking new challenge
Windermere Farms makes use of latest technology and science to up production.
New HamiltonJet hybrid boat tech hits Whanganui waters
A Whanganui company was part of the group behind the power reconfiguration.