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Whanganui Rowing Association’s Blinkhorne & Carroll 6km Winter Series race.
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Pupil giving up locks for Cancer Society
Sebby (Sebastian) Skedgwell will donate his hair to Freedom Wigs to help cancer patients.
Gareth Carter: Good time to plant fruit and nut trees
Comment: Grow your own groceries in your garden.
Comment: 'Shoe-gate' a warning to tread carefully online
Opinion: Nicky Rennie cops it online after finding some shoes in a park.
Council roading team fighting forestry crunch
Maintaining the seal on rural roads has been under pressure 'for several years'.
‘Don’t be scared, mate’: Councillors defend Māori ward
Councillors are talking with the community about the future of Ruapehu's Māori ward.
Showers hitting Whanganui this weekend
'The best chance for any outdoor excursions would be Saturday morning.'
Rural New Zealand snapshots win awards
The winning photos were taken during Brad Mosen's road trips across the North Island.
Whanganui distillery wins best in class at NZ Spirits Awards
Co-owner Nikki Oesterle says the win validates their unique, locally sourced gins.
Manawatū farmer wins top arable and maize farmer awards
Simon Nitschke was described as an ‘all-rounder’ and a very worthy winner.
Study aims to understand impact of wind turbines on marine mammals
Taranaki Offshore Partnership will deploy detection devices in the South Taranaki Bight.
Rugby: Whanganui Women host Wairarapa Bush at Cooks
It's the first match of the North Island Heartland Series.
Increase in patients at new chemotherapy unit
'We now have five Whanganui staff members trained to provide treatment.'
Pool roof failure impacts Whanganui's swim team
'It seems odd that you’ve got an indoor pool that has to be shut in winter.'
Rugby: Whanganui's Heartland season kicks off against Sth Canty
The match is at Cooks Gardens on Saturday.
'Awesome talent here': Athletic stamp mark on Fed League
Under-18 players made up most of the women's first team this year.
Leaky school's rebuild delayed; now deemed earthquake-prone
Taihape Area School's rebuild is now scheduled for 2025.
Council calls in cavalry for water sampling
'It sounds easy - take a sample and put it into a plastic cup - but it does take time.'
‘Backward move’: Councillor slams mandate to undo Māori wards
Fiona Kahukura Hadley-Chase says it is an attempt to 'diminish Māori representation'.
Athletics: 'Quiet improver' an Olympics highlight
Maddison-Lee Wesche’s silver medal was a highlight for NZ's track and field campaign.
'Less is more': Council divided on numbers for next election
Whanganui District Council has debated whether to have 10 or 12 elected members in 2025.
Whanganui ambulance officers under pressure
Patients may have to self-transport to hospital or a medical clinic during planned strike.
'No cash, no housing’: Council calls on Government to act
Ruapehu District Council says it is bowing out from financing housing developments.
'Several close calls': Skiers warned after Mt Ruapehu avalanches
Backcountry users should take precautions when leaving patrolled ski areas.
Roof failure above public pool threatens swim season
'We won’t have anywhere else to go.'
Temporary closure ahead for Medlab at Whanganui Hospital
The closure will also affect visitors trying to access Whanganui Hospital's main entrance.
Terminally ill Lake Alice survivors to receive $20,000 'rapid payments' from Govt
The cash will be available for patients from the Lake Alice Child and Adolescent Unit.
Parking revenue over budget by 50%
Forty-nine solar-powered meters replaced 216 coin meters in Whanganui's CBD in 2022.
Youth take centre stage for upcoming musical
The musical casts a light on Whanganui's youngest actors, writes Graham Dack.
Investigation into suspicious car, house fire
Fire crews and police were called to Whanganui East about 3.40am on Tuesday.
Netball: Exciting semifinals in Premier 1 competition
Kaiwhaiki and Kaierau will play in next week's Premier final.
Warmer temperatures on the way, sunny spells give taste of spring
Warmer temperatures are ahead — but forecasters are warning people not to get complacent.
Gumboot Friday walk planned for Majestic Square
Neomili Bondoc wants to give back to people to honour those who helped her.