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Rugby: Whanganui reach Lochore Cup final after 100-minute thriller
Alekesio Vakarorogo scored his 55th Heartland try in his 55th game.
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'Still not enough': Whanganui allocated two additional healthcare staff
The Central region, including Whanganui, gets 76 new fulltime equivalent roles.
'True statesman of the game': Meet Whanganui Rugby's new patron Bob Barrell
Barrell is the union's highest points scorer with more than 1000 points from 1963 to 1977.
She arrived at Women’s Refuge aged 4. Now she helps other women escape abuse
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
'No information': Council split over Taihape toilets
The community group sought council backing for a $2m grant application due November 30.
Cost-of-living, meth and the 'war on cats': Candidates share main issues
There are five candidates in the Whanganui electorate.
'Do your dreams': Cancer, sepsis survivor on track to achieve lifelong ambition
Whanganui sidecar racers Kris Trass and Natasha Marriott to take on the Cemetery Circuit.
Comment: Dementia life-changing for families
Every cent raised at A Night to Remember will go to Alzheimers Whanganui.
Gareth Carter: Fill your garden with the joy of perennials
OPINION: Perennial plants repeat their cycle year after year.
Swimmer dies after being swept out to sea at Tangimoana Beach
Police were called after two people were swept out to sea while swimming this afternoon.
'Fairly logical': $2m plan to refurbish Marton main street adopted
After 225 submissions, the draft’s 11 priorities were cut to seven.
Council considers more kerbside collection services
'Look across at South Taranaki: they have a 140-litre wheelie bin picked up fortnightly.'
Letters: Faith in kindness of strangers restored
OPINION: Readers have their say on doing the right thing and waste for renewable energy.
Sarjeant exhibition notable for diversity and unity of purpose
The exhibition brings together 15 Māori artists from across the country.
Air Chathams 'staring down the barrel' before $1.2m Govt grant
Firm said it is doing everything it can 'to be efficient, productive and to reduce costs'.
'Creepy conduct': Teacher left anonymous gifts for student for two years
The gifts, which included jewellery, turned up in her school bag, car and at home.
Candidates confirmed for general election
Five candidates will contest the Whanganui seat.
Whanganui's Maia Paki wins national pool rescue title
The 11-year-old also claimed silver medals in the 50m brick carry and obstacle swim.
'He's pretty committed': Firefighter reaches 50 years of service
Steve 'Monkey' Monks became deputy chief fire officer in 1993 and still holds the role.
Rugby: Whanganui chase Lochore Cup
Whanganui face Horowhenua Kāpiti in the semi-finals in Levin on Saturday.
Athletics: Volunteers sought for two major events
Cooks Gardens hosts the NZ Secondary School Champs and Cooks Classic this season.
Rugby: Vakarorogo equals Heartland try record with 53rd try
Eight tries this season have put Vakarorogo level with Kalavini Leatigaga.
Fire crews battle 'well-involved' shed fire
Two crews from Whanganui battled the 4m by 5m shed fire on Wednesday afternoon.
'Certainly not a witch-hunt': $90,000 flight school review underway
It is 'focused on learning and accountability rather than determining individual blame'.
'Spectacular structure' over Whangaehu River officially opens
'This is a really nice, interesting part of the world. Why not share it with everyone?'
Designer Karen Walker to give Whanganui lecture, host fashion show
Runway show ticket and auction proceeds will support Alzheimer’s Whanganui.
Whanganui delivers knockout nationals as boxers strike gold
It will be the last time Eddie and Sandra Tofa organise the event.
'Senseless' vandalism: Burned, smashed DoC predator traps endanger hundreds of kiwi
More than 600 brown kiwi living in Tongariro Forest are now 'more vulnerable'.
Castlecliff water issue unresolved after a month
The drinking-water tanker is now at Castlecliff Beach after its batteries were stolen.
Mayor says no decisions made on data centre initiatives
'I'm certainly no expert but I'm happy to explore all options.'