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Taranaki woman turning local wool into heirloom blankets

Alison Ross is weaving blankets using Taranaki-grown wool in Hāwera.

Opinion: Why March is crucial for winter vegetable planting

Plant winter veggies now to maximise autumn's warm temperatures.

How family violence in Whanganui compares to seven years ago

'I think victims and survivors are reporting more these days.'

$135m distributed last year by iwi to members

Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.

Unbeaten female talent on show in Rugby League Grand Final

The side have gone unbeaten in their debut season.

‘We owe Raetihi an apology’: Councillor urges recycling rethink

Overflowing bins and contamination prompted calls for community action.

‘Could have been different’: Quick response saves school library from fire

The fire was caused by an air ventilation fan.

‘All bikes are welcome’: Raetihi Gutbuster gears up for 2025

'It’s all about getting people out and enjoying life from a bike saddle.'

‘Kiwi Rooster’ on target at world champs

Bradley McDowell was one of 35 competitors to not miss a single target.

Fire prohibition lifted in Whanganui as risk reduces

The region returned to a restricted fire season on March 26.

‘Ticking along well’: Castlecliff Golf Club tees up 100 years

'A quick look at the honours board shows a lot of people who shaped the club.'

Council rejects ‘inaccurate and misleading’ cafe petition

The Funky Duck will soon be 'completely and utterly gutted' as the lease ends.

Plant thefts frustrate council

Whanganui District Council urges people to report suspicious activity in parks to police.

‘Incredibly, incredibly grateful’: Family praises first responders to Taihape crash

'Without those people, the outcome could have been completely different.'

Asset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwi

Most iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report

‘Peace’ for Ngāti Hāua negotiator ahead of signing Deed of Settlement

Ngāti Hāua will sign its Deed of Settlement at Ngāpūwaiwaha Marae in Taumarunui.

Seriously injured person airlifted to Christchurch after Taihape crash

'One person was trapped in the vehicle.'

Artists Open Studios continues to thrive in Whanganui

'A lot of money went through this city over the last 10 days.'