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'Seal silly season': Seal pup found at inland school
A young NZ fur seal is believed have travelled nearly 40km by stream to a Marton school.
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Gareth Carter: Time to plant strawberries for summer harvest
Comment: Strawberries thrive in the ground or in pots when given the right conditions.
'Ball is in their court': Slow progress on council's museum takeover
The museum has reviewed its constitution so can outsource operations to the council.
'Carked it': A colourful, sometimes chaotic life – celebrated cartoonist Peter Bromhead dies
Bromhead, 93, died peacefully at home – his life was colourful on and off the page.
Council exceeds expense budget but public 'getting their money’s worth'
'Our councillors are quality people and they are working hard for their communities.'
'She's an inspiration': Runner battles extreme heat to impress at World Masters champs
Sally Gibbs won the half marathon, 10km road race, 5000m and 8km cross-country.
Council pays $300k to scammers. The invoice looked genuine
'Scams are increasingly sophisticated and organisations are not immune,' the council said.
Whanganui set for windy spring
Warmer oceans are making El Niño harder to predict, experts say.
Signed Topp Twins CD raises funds for breast cancer
Signed by Dame Jools and Dame Lynda Topp, the CD was bought for $1 at an op shop.
'Brace, brace, brace': Army puts motorised infantry through major exercise
Exercise Hill 60 puts 1 RNZIR through its paces at Waiōuru.
'Generations of hurt': Whanganui Treaty settlement clears final hurdle
Nine years of negotiations came to a close on Thursday.
Six Whanganui artists named for Sarjeant Gallery's new show
Ināianei | Current opens at the Sarjeant Gallery on November 7.
Collaboration 'imperative' as Ruapehu tourism bounces back
'The work we are doing is paying dividends. It just takes time.'
Alec McNab: How athletics has changed in 25 years
New Zealand athletes feature in the Diamond League final.
Marton residents set for improved water quality this summer
There is $20m for a permanent solution in the Central District Waters budget.
Latin America and Spain Film Festival returns to Whanganui
It includes eight films in Spanish and Portuguese with English subtitles.
Pilot academy eyes asset sales as last student signs off
'The focus is on ensuring the best outcome for ratepayers'.
Central districts to remain united during emergencies despite reforms
Manawatū-Whanganui regional emergency management functions will continue as usual.
Crash on SH3 leaves one person in critical condition, another serious
Fire and Emergency said two people were trapped inside their vehicles.
Heroes for Heart Kids: Family share son's rare diagnosis journey
Heart Kids has supported Asher Manville’s family through hospital stays and uncertainty.
How successful has Uber’s expansion into Whanganui been?
Whanganui taxi companies say weekend work has fallen since Uber arrived.
‘Ripping my dog to bits’: Man badly bitten fighting off dog to save ‘best mate’ Chiko
Russell Thomson said he couldn't have lived with himself if his dog didn't survive.
Whanganui notch third straight win
Alekesio Vakarorogo scored twice as Whanganui pulled clear after halftime.
I'm a proud yoga parent, but don't expect me to join in
OPINION: 'I beat a hasty retreat and never went back.'
'A good experience': Lake cafe changes hands
Two Ducks Cafe will open after a fresh lick of paint.
Steel supply could cause delay to swim centre rebuild
Deputy Mayor Dave Wilson said the project was largely on track.
Whanganui put to test against Wellington Pride Development
Coach Junior Nepia praised his side's scrambling effort.
'Finding a way to win': Athletic promoted to Central League 2
Whanganui Athletic will compete in Central League 2 after a 6-2 aggregate win.
Police investigate Whanganui bakery burglary
An Eftpos till was stolen, disrupting the cafe's start to the day.