Kevin Page: Cheers to change of plans
OPINION: An unexpected 'surprise' turns into an exciting opportunity.
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Rob Rattenbury: Dublin Street bridge deserves preserving
OPINION: Whanganui's bridge might be old, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have a purpose.
Gareth Carter: Colour up your garden for winter
OPINION: Top tips for the best plants to brighten up winter dullness.
Nicky Rennie: The price of finding love amid a cost-of-living crisis
OPINION: Nicky Rennie won't be selling her car to find a date.
Rob Rattenbury: Why New Zealand is a great place for road trips
OPINION: Road trips have always been our thing.
Gardening: Hardy plants for hardy places
Gareth Carter's top tips for dry-loving, easy-care plants.
Comment: Bare feet - some things never change
Rob Rattenbury takes a trip down memory lane - but one thing remains the same.
Comment: ‘Parenting Olympics’ not the only struggle for mothers
Ahead of Mother's Day, Nicky Rennie reflects on being a parent.
Gardening: Food for thought
No matter the space available, you can grow vegetables, writes Gareth Carter.
Rob Rattenbury: Fishing is an age-old human activity
Rods, lines, reels, bait, waders, nets, boats. The list is long for the keen fisherperson.
Gardening: Autumn ideal time to plant camellias
Some varieties of camellia are starting to bloom, writes Gareth Carter.
Opinion: Government's Treaty Principles Bill advances colonialism
OPINION: The Crown constantly redefines the Treaty.
Opinion: ‘Weather’ turns as new caravan gets test drive
OPINION: The first trial of the new caravan does not run smoothly.
Rob Rattenbury: Cycling through the memories of a great sport
OPINION: I'd never get rid of my bikes.
What being a perfectionist means to me - Nicky Rennie
Opinion: 'My conclusion is that I am both a perfectionist and an apologist.'
Comment: Schools reflect Whanganui's rich heritage
Rob Rattenbury takes a look at our secondary schools' history.
Gardening: Pansies bring colour and cheer
Pansies are a popular choice for the winter garden.
Andrew Tripe: The tough choices Whanganui has to make
'We need to navigate these tough times now.'
OPINION: Stag do plans cause anxiety
The Pages have a wedding to celebrate - and a stag do to fear.
Rob Rattenbury: A truant of some repute
OPINION: I do not remember much about my fourth-form year.
Gardening: Citrus trees love Whanganui climate
Look out for less common varieties of citrus for your garden.
Rob Rattenbury: Life on Whanganui’s East side
OPINION: We never set out to live in Whanganui East but that is how it turned out.
OPINION: Whanganui the unknown jewel in crown
Rob Rattenbury enjoys the opportunity to highlight Whanganui's stories.
Nicky Rennie: The etiquette of dog-walking
OPINION: There's one place that really isn’t a secret if you are a seasoned dog-walker.
Gardening: Autumn planting for Whanganui
Comment: Looking for ways to stretch the budget further are always welcome.
Opinion: Unexpected delights snapped up at garage sale
The Pages have been helping out with a garage sale.
Rob Rattenbury: New fridge a chance to start afresh
Rob Rattenbury: All was not well with the great white monster.
When wood fire was everything in our homes
OPINION: The wood box in the lounge or living room had to be kept full.
Nicky Rennie: The industry I love is changing
OPINION: I knew from the age of 6 what it was that I wanted to be when I grew up.
The joy of catching up with old friends
OPINION: Rob Rattenbury says laughter is the common denominator when reuniting with mates.
Gareth Carter: Time to plant spring bulbs
Autumn is the time to plant spring flowering bulbs.