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Rep Talk: New role for Polly Pyefinch
The "jack of all trades" plays Tina in Repertory's production of Direct Hit
Student gets boost with trades-based funding for women
A new round of scholarships is now open.
Whanganui gym prepares for national bodybuilding competition
Five members from Revitalise competed in regionals, with all claiming a podium finish
Competitive field lines up for Hatrick main event
No greyhound is an obvious standout for Friday's main 520m race
Senior club rugby: Top seeds successfully negotiate semifinals
Ratana and Hunterville will meet in the final.
Farmland Foods moves into former Mars factory
Bulls cooked meats manufacturer re-purposes Whanganui facility for use.
Boat shed project gets funding boost
The Sailability Whanganui Trust, which operates at Pauri Lake, has no storage facilities
Obituary: John Palamountain's legacy his life's work
The Whanganui businessman had a passion for land and animals.
Club rugby: Bye for Metro side as season nears business end
Metro has a 10-match winning streak.
Person seriously injured in Horowhenua bridge crash
Emergency services were alerted to the collision at around 3.30am.
Club rugby: Metro take on Massey
Coach Mark Cosford is expecting a challenge from Massey University RC on Saturday
Have you seen this man?
Shayden Hikaka-Beattie has links to the Manawatū and South Taranaki areas.
Ski season begins at Ohakune with carnival spirit
Carrot Carnival and Growers' Games lead the festivities.
Minister brings welcome news to Whanganui-Manawatū
A new fund will support post-Covid recovery in the regions.
Local Focus: Feilding jazzed up for holiday weekend
Manawatū Jazz Festival's generous programme. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Absolutely mad' to cut spending on climate change
Controlling old man's beard was a recurring theme as Horizons debated its long term plan.
Horizons 'overreaching' in Long Term Plan
Cut overambitious work plan and concentrate on freshwater and other basics, farmers say.
Songwriters battle it out at Muso Club competition
The judges had a hard time picking a winner.
Truck and train collision victim named
Police and the Transport Accident Commission are investigating the crash.
Premier football sides look to reassert themselves
City are the only premier side at home this weekend, taking on Palmerston North Marist.
Trampers' access to range under negotiation
Permission to cross private land is needed to access much of the Ruahine Forest Park.
Senior club rugby: 'Social' Buffalos take on winless Marton
A look at this weekend's club rugby fixtures.
'It's not a silver bullet': Horizons to establish Māori wards
Whanganui councillors had opposing views when it came to the vote.
Whanganui bus service needs better routes, residents tell council
More funding for buses is on the way.
Last sailing of the season a Mother's Day treat
Three generations of a family were among those who enjoyed a cruise on the Waimarie.
Kajun Campbell Brooking wins Central North Island Raw Comedy
The funny-man is off to Wellington in August for the next round.
Local Focus: Jazz for peace
Unesco International Jazz Day known only in Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Death in Hunterville following house fire
Four fire trucks attended a "well-involved" house fire at a property in Hunterville.
Māori 'ready' for seats on council
Ruapehu woman Fiona Kahukura Chase urges Horizons to set up Māori wards.
Al Reid riding 'liquid courage' to Raw Comedy regional final
Heather Warren, Kajun Campbell Brooking and Al Carolla will be joining him.
Planning key to tramping crossovers
Crossing a range gives trampers a sense of achievement but requires planning.
Blooms galore at Autumn Flower Show
The show is on May 1-2 at the Whanganui Intermediate School hall.
Jazz Club celebrates NZ Music Month
Palmerston North musicians will play in Whanganui for the start of Music Month.