Students from Patea's Whenuakura School take out EPro8
They went one better than last year in the engineering and problem solving competition
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Cycling: Jack Overweel wins track medals at Cambridge
Taking on indoor track regulars and winning.
Whanganui artist laments loss of forests and birdsong in Stratford show
Exhibition includes hope for regeneration of New Zealand forests.
'Green' hydrogen: Could it save Taranaki's energy industry?
Taranaki's future as an energy powerhouse could be in "green" hydrogen, PM announces.
League: Whanganui Boxon on hiatus for season
Neither Manawatu Rugby League or Taranaki Rugby League able to raise enough teams.
Greyhounds: Trojan Hoarse favourite for Hatrick feature
Plus, looking ahead to Palmerston North and 12 commentators covering one meeting.
Arthritis experience leads to girl's decision to cut off hair
10-year-old Andi-lee Duncan knows a bit about the side effects of cancer medication.
Getting over the giggle factor
Industrial hemp crop is poised to make Whanganui the hemp hub of the lower North Island
Waverley sawmill could rise again, buyer says
Waverley could get a whole new sawmill if Spectrum Group can buy enough forest in the area
Driving Miss Daisy ramps up Whanganui service
Driving Miss Daisy Whanganui has a new driver and a new wheelchair-accessible vehicle.
Puppies and printer great gifts for charity
Charity gets a boost to train assistance dogs for Canine Comrades programme.
Nga Tawa triathlete Georgina Bryant wins Whanganui Bridge to Bridge
The 2017 winner goes back to back.
Glory for Waverley
Waverley trainer Bill Thurlow can bring kudos back to the township with Glory Days
Whanganui smash Taranaki
Whanganui age group cricketers have an exceptional weekend against Taranaki at the weekend
Jess takes three for 15
Jess Watkin's spinners help win the day for Central Hinds over Otago Sparks on Sunday
Last chance to attend La Fiesta events
International Women's Day will be celebrated in style
Farming incident leaves two seriously injured in Taranaki
Police said it appears someone has been injured in an incident involving a harvester.
Wilson wins Group A, Coley and Travers runnersup in Superboats and Group A
Track conditions suit the Whanganui drivers in Hastings.
Cricket: Wanganui Under 13 defeat Taranaki U13 in Inglewood
Good batting partnerships followed by restrictive bowling to leave their hosts short.
Workers lose jobs, town of Waverley reels from mill closure
Waverley residents react to news the towns biggest employer is closing
Waverley Sawmill closes, with loss of 65 jobs
Market forces and pressure from statutory supervisor forces sale of Waverley Sawmill
Review of speed in Great North Rd requested
Whanganui District Council asks NZTA to review speed limits in Great North Rd
Letters: Traffic 'fix' creates chaos
As ratepayers, we have already paid over the odds for this stuff-up.
LPG leak 'could have been deadly', WorkSafe says
Large gas leak engulfed vehicles and people at a gas station and could have been deadly.
Sevens: Whanganui Collegiate named for Sir Gordon Tietjens tournament
Also, Ngamatapouri win the Shannon Sevens last weekend.
Boutique owner promoting better breast care
A Whanganui lingerie boutique offers a personalised breast care service for women
Local Ratana kapa haka group to be first on stage at nationals
The Aotea Region's best kapa haka group competes first at Te Matatini this year.
Title hopes stay alive after Meremere
Podium placings for all the contender Whanganui drivers.
Cheers to Dogger as Wanganui beat Wairarapa on first innings
Veteran keen for at least another representative season.
'Don't burn': Total fire ban means no outdoor fires
Gas-fuelled barbecues are okay but all other outdoor fires are banned.
Monster weekend on South Beach
Some of the fish were biting at the Monster Surf Casting Competition at South Beach.
Cycling: Manawatu teenager wins Whanganui's 70th Wheel Race at velodrome
Small turnout but some good racing.
Mining company applies for new exploration permit
New minerals permit applied for - iwi wanted council to back anti-mining stance.
Jetsprints: Whanganui competitors looking for strong effort in hot Meremere
After two month break, the engines roar again.