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!['Kicked to the kerb': Disability advocates unhappy with funding freeze](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
'Kicked to the kerb': Disability advocates unhappy with funding freeze
'Even if it was $5000, that would have helped get it off the ground.'
![Rural equine vets under pressure](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Rural equine vets under pressure
'It can be anything from a tiny little scratch to the leg almost falling off.'
![Remote Ruapehu restaurant wins national award](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Remote Ruapehu restaurant wins national award
'We knew it was a fairly crazy project but we ended up putting two and two together.'
![Council hands aviary to community group](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Council hands aviary to community group
Friends of the Aviary want to turn the facility into a 'valuable, educational resource'.
![Cutting-edge electronica comes to life at Whanganui's Vinyl Room](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Cutting-edge electronica comes to life at Whanganui's Vinyl Room
Celebrate the release of a dance 12" on Whanganui’s newest record label, Pleasure.
!['Unfair' sky high rents hit pensioners hard](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
'Unfair' sky high rents hit pensioners hard
Some pensioners are forced to spend almost all of their money on rent.
![UCOL's new scholarships to support students with $180k in funding](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
UCOL's new scholarships to support students with $180k in funding
'This funding is intended to help further remove barriers.'
![Sarjeant Gallery floors carefully restored](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Sarjeant Gallery floors carefully restored
The honey-coloured mataī floors are a feature of the 105-year-old gallery.
![Comment: Dipsticks galore under the hood](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Comment: Dipsticks galore under the hood
OPINION: Kevin Page has been fiddling with his car's engine.
![Community spirit shines in Whanganui](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Community spirit shines in Whanganui
A new basketball court has been provided for the tamariki of Whanganui East
![Cop's plea to those who know the truth about Ariki Rigby's murder](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Cop's plea to those who know the truth about Ariki Rigby's murder
Hunt for killers of teen who died in 'unfathomable circumstances' enters third year.
![South Taranaki iwi takes students to Silicon Valley](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
South Taranaki iwi takes students to Silicon Valley
20 students will have a whirlwind tour of San Francisco’s tech sector.
![Feed the right wolf – Rob Rattenbury](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Feed the right wolf – Rob Rattenbury
OPINION: How can two peas out of the same pod sometimes be so different?
![Rugby: Whanganui Women confirm finals spot](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Rugby: Whanganui Women confirm finals spot
The final will be a back-to-back match against the Thames Valley Vixens.
![Rugby: Whanganui demolish Buller in Heartland match](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Rugby: Whanganui demolish Buller in Heartland match
Whanganui shattered previous milestones with a 91-7 win.
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![Comment: Dipsticks galore under the hood](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Comment: Dipsticks galore under the hood
OPINION: Kevin Page has been fiddling with his car's engine.
![Feed the right wolf – Rob Rattenbury](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Feed the right wolf – Rob Rattenbury
OPINION: How can two peas out of the same pod sometimes be so different?
![Comment: Cancer Society deserves our support](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Comment: Cancer Society deserves our support
OPINION: Nicky Rennie is a long-time supporter of Daffodil Day.
![Gareth Carter: Spring’s arrival heralds seed planting time](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Gareth Carter: Spring’s arrival heralds seed planting time
OPINION: It's time for seeds of summer-growing vegetables and flowers to be sown indoors.
![Mercury, Winstone Pulp in war of words over power price claims](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Mercury, Winstone Pulp in war of words over power price claims
Mercury has contested forest products company Winstone's claims about high power prices.
![‘The Thing’ that has thrown Kevin Page’s semi-retired life into disarray](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
‘The Thing’ that has thrown Kevin Page’s semi-retired life into disarray
OPINION: Surgical intervention is most likely required.
Sport
![Rugby: Whanganui demolish Buller in Heartland match](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Rugby: Whanganui demolish Buller in Heartland match
Whanganui shattered previous milestones with a 91-7 win.
![Rugby: Strong showing for Whanganui Women against King Country](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Rugby: Strong showing for Whanganui Women against King Country
It was a rematch of sorts of last year's final.
![Rugby: Level playing field for Whanganui and Buller](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Rugby: Level playing field for Whanganui and Buller
'We’re both in the same boat – one win, one loss.'
![Athletics: Much to look forward to at Paralympics](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Athletics: Much to look forward to at Paralympics
Track and field has a strong NZ team of six athletes, writes Alec McNab.
![Whanganui has an Australian boxing champion](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Whanganui has an Australian boxing champion
'It’s highly competitive and they don’t go there to mess about.'
![Rugby: Whanganui add experience for Poverty Bay clash](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Rugby: Whanganui add experience for Poverty Bay clash
Whanganui have never lost to Poverty Bay in the Heartland era.
![Superstock superstar off to UK for world finals glory](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Superstock superstar off to UK for world finals glory
By invitation: Kiwi superstocks driver takes on the world
![Rugby: Whanganui Women host Wairarapa Bush at Cooks](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=816)
Rugby: Whanganui Women host Wairarapa Bush at Cooks
It's the first match of the North Island Heartland Series.
Business news
![Mercury, Winstone Pulp in war of words over power price claims](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Mercury, Winstone Pulp in war of words over power price claims
Mercury has contested forest products company Winstone's claims about high power prices.
![High energy prices threaten 230 jobs at Winstone Pulp International](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
High energy prices threaten 230 jobs at Winstone Pulp International
If the plan goes ahead 230 people would lose their jobs.
![Burgermania hits Whanganui](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Burgermania hits Whanganui
'We all offer different experiences and versions of the same thing.'
Lifestyle news
![Gareth Carter: Spring’s arrival heralds seed planting time](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Gareth Carter: Spring’s arrival heralds seed planting time
OPINION: It's time for seeds of summer-growing vegetables and flowers to be sown indoors.
![Remote Ruapehu restaurant wins national award](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Remote Ruapehu restaurant wins national award
'We knew it was a fairly crazy project but we ended up putting two and two together.'
![Gareth Carter: Flowering magnolias signal spring is upon us](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Gareth Carter: Flowering magnolias signal spring is upon us
Comment: I have been increasingly taken by the beauty and form of magnolias
OneRoof property news
![Revealed: The hidden costs of buying a luxury home in NZ - could you afford a $100,000 rates bill?](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Revealed: The hidden costs of buying a luxury home in NZ - could you afford a $100,000 rates bill?
The mortgage is just the start of it.
![‘Yuck’ South Auckland home back on the market after unbelievable transformation](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
‘Yuck’ South Auckland home back on the market after unbelievable transformation
Overgrown deceased estate unrecognisable after 8-week renovation.
![Overseas owners of quake-damaged home get $1m surprise](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Overseas owners of quake-damaged home get $1m surprise
They abandoned the Christchurch property 14 years ago.
Car news & advice
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![Volkswagen Golf GTE PHEV review: from I to E](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Volkswagen Golf GTE PHEV review: from I to E
Is the Volkswagen Golf GTE really a plug-in hybrid alternative to the legendary GTI?
![Aston Martin Vanquish: brand's fastest, most powerful front-engined V12 to date](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Aston Martin Vanquish: brand's fastest, most powerful front-engined V12 to date
Move over DBS, the Aston Martin Vanquish is back... with a brand new V12.
![2024 MG HS: new look, conventional values](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
2024 MG HS: new look, conventional values
A conventional compact SUV, but the 2024 MG HS is a solid step up.
Whanganui Midweek
![Cutting-edge electronica comes to life at Whanganui's Vinyl Room](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Cutting-edge electronica comes to life at Whanganui's Vinyl Room
Celebrate the release of a dance 12" on Whanganui’s newest record label, Pleasure.
![Happy 15th birthday, Gonville Library](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Happy 15th birthday, Gonville Library
'Community is such a beautiful word – it’s got unity in it, that’s why we do it.'
![Community spirit shines in Whanganui](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Community spirit shines in Whanganui
A new basketball court has been provided for the tamariki of Whanganui East
Rural news
![The science behind Dannevirke's odourless shelter of steaming cow poo](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
The science behind Dannevirke's odourless shelter of steaming cow poo
A farmer uses the manure from its 650-cow-shelter to make its own fertiliser.
![Bay of Islands invasive caulerpa battle gears up with $10m boost](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Bay of Islands invasive caulerpa battle gears up with $10m boost
World-leading caulerpa eradication trials are taking a major step forward.
![Liquidators appointed to investigate Waitonui Group](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Liquidators appointed to investigate Waitonui Group
The company operates three large dairy farms - one in Taupō and two in North Otago.
Whanganui news
![Gareth Carter: Spring’s arrival heralds seed planting time](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Gareth Carter: Spring’s arrival heralds seed planting time
OPINION: It's time for seeds of summer-growing vegetables and flowers to be sown indoors.
![Club Metro on market as owners seek to pay debt](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Club Metro on market as owners seek to pay debt
Donors have lent the club enough money to see it through to a sale.
![Tick-tock: 12 months for council to deliver water plan](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Tick-tock: 12 months for council to deliver water plan
Whanganui is in 'a very fortunate position' compared with many other councils.
!['Fantastic legacy': PM says Māori King Tūheitia was respected, appreciated by all](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
'Fantastic legacy': PM says Māori King Tūheitia was respected, appreciated by all
The Māori monarch had been in hospital recovering from heart surgery.
![Feral animals are costing farmers a fortune - survey](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Feral animals are costing farmers a fortune - survey
Feral goats, pigs, deer and other wild animals are costing farmers at least $13m a year.
![Cameras installed as parks face recurring vandalism](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Cameras installed as parks face recurring vandalism
"Mindless vandalism" is frustrating South Taranaki ratepayers and council workers.
![Oarsome News: Two key council issues](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Oarsome News: Two key council issues
Retaining Māori wards? PM lambasted councils for ‘wasteful' spending.
!['Right fair and just': Rangitīkei votes on Māori wards](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
'Right fair and just': Rangitīkei votes on Māori wards
Mayor Andy Watson says everybody has the right to know how councillors stand on the issue.
!['Kicked to the kerb': Disability advocates unhappy with funding freeze](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
'Kicked to the kerb': Disability advocates unhappy with funding freeze
'Even if it was $5000, that would have helped get it off the ground.'
![Rugby: Strong showing for Whanganui Women against King Country](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Rugby: Strong showing for Whanganui Women against King Country
It was a rematch of sorts of last year's final.
![Rugby: Level playing field for Whanganui and Buller](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Rugby: Level playing field for Whanganui and Buller
'We’re both in the same boat – one win, one loss.'
!['No one is going to want to live here': Proposed mill closure threatens town](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
'No one is going to want to live here': Proposed mill closure threatens town
The proposed closure of two large North Island mills is already hurting the local economy.
![Consultation to take place over tolling three new state highways in the North Island](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Consultation to take place over tolling three new state highways in the North Island
NZTA assessments showed that tolling was feasible for each of these roads.
![Rural equine vets under pressure](/https/www.nzherald.co.nz/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=816)
Rural equine vets under pressure
'It can be anything from a tiny little scratch to the leg almost falling off.'