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New owners, new directions for Ashley Park
Iwi intends to add cultural element to animals and accommodation at tourist venue.
Young performers flock to annual dance competitions
Nine-hundred young dancers aged from 4 to 19 took part at the Opera House.
Whanganui's carbon footprint revealed
The rural sector is unhappy with agriculture's perceived contribution to climate change.
Horizons to count greenhouse gas emissions, commit to reduction
Decision to spend $80,000 on an emissions inventory squeaks through at Horizons.
Hospital chief wants more remote access to healthcare
Whanganui Rural Community Board members quiz provider about rural health services.
Thomas elected to farmer council, Journeaux steps down
Thomas aims to focus on improving the mental health of farmers and farm workers.
Former Blackcap behind new cricket facility
The proposed indoor cricket training facility has a price tag of $110,000.
School bus tragedy: Sunstrike might have caused crash
The bus driver died of her injuries after colliding with a train at Bunnythorpe.
School bus v train tragedy: Trapped students smashed windows to escape
"Everyone just stopped their vehicles and pitched in and helped," a witness said.
'Extremely distressing': School bus driver killed, one student remains in hospital
Emergency services were called just after 8am.
What MSD spent on emergency housing during lockdown
At least 50 people have been in emergency accommodation in Whanganui motels.
Election Battlegrounds: Six North Island electorates to watch
Profiling Whanganui, Ōhāriu, Wairarapa, Palmerston North, Hutt South, Wellington Central.
Regional group to focus on climate action, starting with public consultation
Hopes the Climate Action Committee will allay public concerns over inaction, transparency.
Covid-19 boosts interest in resilience
The Ahurei Ākonga Festival of Adult Learning this month has a permaculture flavour.
Greyhounds: Outstanding training feat by Lisa Cole kennels
The establishment provides the entire field for this evening's race 9 open class event.
Results of water tests capture farmer interest
Started in 2017, the Rangitīkei Rivers Catchment Collective is still growing.
What's happening in Whanganui sport
A Whanganui City football match was called off because of a rival's positive to Covid-19.
Watkin awaits national team call up
Jess Watkin has more than a foot in the door to re-enter the White Ferns fold.
Metro falter in rejigged final
The Whanganui Metro lads are already eyeing up next year's Manawatū Colts title.
Letters: Whanganui hospital the best
Whanganui Hospital beats Palmerston North Hospital hands down, writes reader.
Horizons' biodiversity spend to become contestable
Councillors decide criteria and desired outcomes from biodiversity funding.
Whanganui sport: Teams hope fixtures will go ahead this weekend
There was uncertainty on Friday as teams awaited the announcement on Covid-19 levels.
Local Focus: 'Streets for people' was Palmie's last street party for a while
Shopkeepers express support for pedestrian project. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Manawatū eels get special treatment
Palmerstonians encouraged to turn and face the river. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rangitīkei River project looks to make river more resilient to climate change
The project is still conceptual, but Horizons grateful to receive Govt funding.
Waverley and Whanganui jump to the top
Waverley trainer Harvey Wilson produced two of the top three highest earners.
Multiple squash titles for Whanganui club
The teams event is held across the Squash Central district for B to F Grade players.
Whanganui sport: Hockey, football, netball and more
The weekly wrap of Whanganui's top sport continues alongside a preview of what's to come.
Local Focus: Rangitīkei electorate explained
Explore the Rangitīkei electorate and its vast woolshed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Clearly false': Judith Collins on new political poll
The National leader is in Manawatu where she announced a $200m roading project.
Whanganui sport: Football, cycling, hockey updates
Football, cycling and hockey are covered in this week's sporting round up.
Obituary: Former Māori All Black Ray 'Rocky' Parr remembered
The hard man started out as captain, coach and manager of his primary school rugby team.
Athletes impress at Manawatu Whanganui Athletics meet ahead of major upcoming assignments
Athletes prepare for Whanganui Schools in August and New Zealand Schools a month later.