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The Monday Q&A with Kyle Dalton
Whanganui's Kyle Dalton has had a varied life, with a keen interest in military history.
Vintage motorcycles take to River Rd
Riders travelled Whanganui River Rd and the Parapara stretch of SH4 in the Castrol Trial.
Motorist dead after SH4 Raetihi crash
Car hits power pole on southern edge of Raetihi, leaving one dead.
'Conversations', summit to discuss health aspirations
Hopes are high for a better health system in the Waimarino.
Ruapehu District Council has a lot to BBB happy about
Ruapehu District Council is performing well in communications and community engagement.
Obituary: Rob Bartley 'was such an incredible man'
Rob Bartley is fondly remembered for his devotion to family and the Whanganui community.
Deserved win for Pullen at sheepdog trials
The club stalwart starred at the Parapara/Makirikiri club trials with two maiden dogs.
Raetihi Gutbuster returns for 10th event
The Raetihi Gutbuster is back, with challenges for walkers, runners and cyclists.
Police name victim of fatal crash near Whanganui
The death is the third road fatality in the Manawatū-Whanganui region in 2021.
Bartley initiative brings health care to the people
Robert Bartley and family have started a foundation to fund region health care.
Ruapehu 'well placed' to weather international tourism slump
Ruapehu tourism operators say they fit the bill for what Kiwis want from domestic travel.
Ruapehu Māori ward petition fails at first hurdle
The petition for a poll on the proposed Ruapehu Māori ward has fallen short.
Stats reveal drop in numbers smoking
MP and health support staff encourage smokers to get help to quit this year.
Ruapehu residents likely to go to the polls on Maori ward
A petition with 550 signatures was delivered to the council last week.
Monday Q&A: Whanganui photographer Gail Imhoff
The Whanganui awa offers endless opportunities to capture beautiful images.
The Monday Q&A: Actor Chris McKenzie talks treading the boards and why he loves Whanganui
Actor Chris McKenzie talks treading the boards and why he loves Whanganui.
Islands, beaches, history offer summer fun
Get out and about with the Whanganui Summer Programme.
Ohakune community leader's years of dedication recognised
Bruce Thompson has been a volunteer firefighter for 55 years.
Year in Review: June 2020
June saw the move to level 1, a bizarre Lotto draw, and a visit from some marine mammals.
Eight groups receive funding for Whangaehu Catchment protection
Over $60,000 was awarded to eight different organisations.
Pregnant woman seriously injured in Raetihi stabbing
Police said there was an altercation between two women known to each other.
'Tis the season! Where to watch this year's Christmas parades
Christmas Parades in Whanganui, Rangitikei and Ruapehu begin in Taihape this weekend.
'Local jobs for local people'
Ruapehu WorX (RwX) has been officially launched this week.
Community consultation on health centre upgrade
Architects and designers Jasmax Central will do extensive consultation on the project.
Ruapehū introduces kerbside food waste collection
Ruapehū is one of the first rural councils to introduce the collection service.
'Entrenched' weed suppressed at some sites
But nine pest plants in the Horizons region may be impossible to remove.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Marae upgrade projects win Government funding
The projects will also create local jobs to assist with the Covid-19 economic recovery.
Tourism organisations tell Kiwis to 'Get Out More'
Ruapehu District has signed up to the new campaign.
Huge valuation increases for Ruapehū district properties
Most properties have gone up by 50 percent on average, some as much as 80 per cent.
Hospital chief wants more remote access to healthcare
Whanganui Rural Community Board members quiz provider about rural health services.
Removing barriers to wellbeing for Whanganui whānau
Whanganui social workers share their stories for their celebration day.
Thomas elected to farmer council, Journeaux steps down
Thomas aims to focus on improving the mental health of farmers and farm workers.