Kickoff! Wanganui's premier rugby season belatedly begins
The competition draw format has been remade three times since early March.
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'Buckles' Buckley was a cornerstone of Wanganui Jockey Club
Mark "Buckles" Buckley was a family man, a comedian, a top guy and a friend to many.
Wild weather causes road closures, falling trees
As the weather rages on, many roads are expected to remain closed.
Gales, snow: Monster waves hit 11m, Desert Rd closed as NZ wakes in freezer
Winds of up to 120km/h are forecast in the Wellington region until about 11am today.
Monster waves, snow, gales: Desert Rd closed as NZ wakes up in the freezer
Rug up warm, the cold is here to stay, with snow warnings out in force for many areas.
Briefs: Snowfall for central North Island
Briefs: Snowfall warning, bird survey, need to book at Mt Ruapehu.
Snow expected for Taihape and Desert Road
Fifteen to 20 centimetres of snow is expected from tomorrow afternoon.
Ngāti Hinemanu seeks to retain its mana
Ngāti Hinemanu has marae on both sides of the Ruahine Range.
Rangitīkei council adopts annual plan without public consultation
Ratepayers can expect a 3.63 rates average increase for the 2020-2021 financial year.
Taihape tourist attraction closes for good
Rangitikei tourist attraction fails to find a buyer
Rates postponement policy on the table for Rangitikei
The criteria has been altered to include the majority of ratepayers.
Over the phone consultations still the norm for some GPs
Majority of medical practices are allowing patients to come and wait in the waiting room.
Cheers to that! Bars reopen under strict guidelines
All customers will have to be seated while having their drinks.
Continued opposition slows Taihape treaty settlement
There is ongoing debate about who can negotiate the Taihape treaty claim settlement.
Whanganui officials urge sensible behaviour at level 2
Officials say 123 breaches of level 3 were recorded in the region at the weekend.
Whistle blows for rugby restart
The 10-week competition will feature premier grade and senior grade split into two pools.
Hospital mulls relaxing visitor restrictions as level 2 looms
Community-based assessment centres will still be testing people in level 2.
Regional travel gives boost to struggling tourism sector
Tourism operators are cautiously optimistic at the return of inter-regional travel.
'It's looking after our soils' - Award-winning Rangitikei farmer
Maize sown in strips minimises moisture and sediment loss- and clover is retained.
McDouall asks Remuneration Authority to consider pay freeze
Local mayors are considering the best ways to assist their communities.
Online service offers patients tools to manage their health
Most GPs in the Whanganui Regional Health Network area are using the patient portal.
Eric Verdonk - one tough gentleman
Verdonk dominated the single scull scene for more than a decade.
Whanganui Regional Museum: Two weddings 50 years apart
It is amazing the connections that working as a volunteer at the museum can beget.
Half a round for preseason, then two rounds that count
COVID-19 stand down means draw will stay the same, but remaining Round 1 has no points.
Rally: Strong turnout for first Fordell Gravel Sprint since 2017
Back on schedule as part of six round Central series.
Mayor and chief executive front public over budget blowout
RDC Mayor says the new centre will not delay other projects around the Rangitikei.
Buying flood-prone Anzac Pde houses 'not an option'
Horizons councillors get a tour of lower Whanganui River issues.
Premier have three bruising rounds and full finals series to find champion
Season kicks off on March 28 on the road to the Grand Finals on July 25.
February, yes, it was a hot month - one day was the hottest yet
Whanganui's rainfall in February was above average - but its soils are still very dry.
End of an era for Pirates
Another late scramble to put together the draw as Counties Brothers also gone from Senior.
It's more than just throwing a gumboot
Organisers hope this year's Matt Hobbs Plumbing Duck Race will draw the crowds.
Old machinery fascination: butter churner, phonograph and more on display
The Manawatu Vintage Ag Expo is on this weekend in Feilding.
Two WRFU grades instead of three divisions for titles in 2020
Delay till mid-March for clubs to get ducks in a row.