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Rob Rattenbury: Policing runs in the family, and I'm proud of it
Comment: I believe being a cop is one of the most challenging roles in our country.
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Whanganui Rugby: Whanganui go top with third straight win
Whanganui now sits at the summit of the Heartland Championship table.
Whanganui Library launches almost 500 free online courses
The new resource pulls together nearly 500 diverse courses into one place.
Covid-19: 1709 new community cases, 11 further virus related deaths
Cases, deaths and hospitalisations continue to fall.
Solar panels coming for Māori housing
Trustee Leanne Hiroti urges others to consider applying for the next round of funding.
Spring's here so plant your strawberries
Planting strawberries in the cooler months results in heavier cropping.
Soldiers to attack 'enemy camp' in Harakeke Forest exercise
Soldiers will be seen around Harakeke Forest as well as Fordell and Mangamahu
Whanganui weather: What to expect this weekend
Whanganui can expect a warm spring, however.
"It has been one of the more difficult seasons that we've had" - local retailer
" ... local retailers will have noticed a difference in people's spending habits".
Douglas Lilburn, our foremost classical composer
Lilburn grew up on a farm in upper Turakina River Valley and was educated in Whanganui.
The literacy initiative teaching teachers
"Now we know better we are doing better."
Comment: First cars can be a first-class car-tastrophe for teens
Nicky Rennie is having a first-car debate with her teenager
My Perfect Weekend: Richard Gower
The Rangitīkei farmer would relax around the home after a hard week of work.
Kaleidoscope of kākāriki at Environment Network Manawatū Q&A
Local election candidates were quizzed on their environmental views and solutions.
Live: 1800 new cases, 10 Covid-related deaths as PM announces settings review
New infections and hospital rates have fallen steadily across August.
Whanganui: New Pākaraka signs yet to be installed
Waka Kotahi said they received the signs in April and gave them to the District Council.
Athletics Insight: Round the Lake Relay resurrected
How the origins of the Round the Lake Relay stem from the Hyde Park Relays.
Major new funder on board as rescue helicopter rebrands
It will now be known as the Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter.
Council candidate Dan Jackson wants to ensure a bright future for Whanganui
He wants to be at the table when the new kerbside recycling collection gets under way.
Italian students in Whanganui
The students arrived in Whanganui to learn about the unique Te Awa Tupua legislation.
Live: 2066 new Covid cases, 286 people in hospital, 3 in ICU
The latest results are promising, a fortnight out from the next traffic light review.
Two in hospital after Castlecliff crash
The incident caused a power outage for 1473 homes in Castlecliff.
Meet the people who want to represent Whanganui for the next term of local government
Get out and hear what the candidates have to say ahead of the October election.
Castlecliff resident wants a seat on Horizons Regional Council
Allan Wrigglesworth seeking election to Horizons Regional Council.
Sarjeant Gallery Redevelopment update on final design for Te Pātaka facade
It is a distinct change in appearance of the facade from the original scope
Rebranded Masters Games back with a bang
There are a range of new sports to choose from in 2023.
Brass Whanganui 'extremely busy' after nationals success
Last Night of the Proms is making a return in November.
Unorthodox council candidate says don't trash the underworld
Scott Phillips is standing for Whanganui District Council in this year's election.
2244 new Covid cases, 17 deaths, 288 people in hospital
Weekly rolling averages for cases, hospitalisations and deaths continue to decline.