Under new legislative change, councils must decide on the wards by September 6.

The fourth event of the New Zealand Rally Championship series is a 192km circuit.

Unfilled registrar positions puts pressure on staff and means long waits for patients.

The BeatGirls are bringing groovy moves and well-known tunes to St Peter's Village Hall.

The building was used for tangi, hui and other events for the community and hapū.

Serving the community is something he believes is important.

The Waiopehu College head boy steps up to the Hawai'i Pacific Sharks diamond in 2025.

Niwa takes a look at trends in New Zealand's weather patterns.

The planter boxes are available only through the Stratford Daffodil Day committee.

Ra Mako has spent nearly 30 years coaching and advocating for grassroots rugby.

While books and condiments don't usually go together, they do for this special occasion.

Murray Fawcett started the Stratford Cancer Support Group six years ago.

Kieran Best is well known in the district, serving as both Santa and the town's 'sheriff'.

Gloria Corkill has clocked up nearly half a century of service for her community.

You can help realise Lucas Robins' dream of representing his country.

The building is currently housing agriculture and settler artefacts.

The seven-bout fight card features national champions and seasoned wrestlers.

The Moana Dogs will take to the seas in a gruelling challenge next year.

The Rural Assistance Payments are available to 38 districts across the country.

The 19-year-old World Vision youth ambassador taught 40 tricks to a group of dogs.

The intensive therapy will help Liv reach her milestones and learn to swallow.

Reporter Alyssa Smith caught up with Marianne Archibald from Salad Brothers.

Cooler temperatures and rain are on the cards in the coming days.

The bull sale has given the Thomson family an extra financial boost during a tough time.

Delegates were in Whanganui on Tuesday morning to drum up support.

Former manager Christina Emery says Zenica Mann is a great addition to the team.

The graduates are now qualified for the forestry and conservation sector.

Fourteen-year-old Sophie Toyne follows up on past success in junior category.

A mixed bag of weather is reported for Whanganui this weekend.

Cooler temperatures and a bit of rain are expected this week.

Ollie Thomson was injured in a rugby match on Saturday, May 25.

The week ahead looks calm and settled, with potential for rain on Sunday.

More than 8000 people attended the carnival and birthday celebration in Ohakune.

Joss Urbahn has spent 40-plus years dedicating her time to squash and surf lifesaving.

'Everyone I’ve worked with deserves this award but I feel very humbled.'

The showers and wind are set to ease on Monday in time for the public holiday.

The Takutai Moana Financial Assistance Scheme will be capped at $12m next year.

Club president Lee Kara says the event promises to be enjoyable, fun and exhilarating.

BlueFloat Energy wants to hear from Whanganui businesses.

Taranaki high school students say more needs to be done to stop bullying.

Whanganui and surrounding areas can expect clear and settled weather.

Sanctuary manager has gone from caring for the sea to looking after the land.

New Plymouth Boys' High School had two special international sports players visit.

Kieran Taylor says it's important to give back to the community that's supported him.

The key to a long life is healthy food and the occasional glass of wine, she says.

New World Stratford's new owner-operator has moved from coast to coast.

Stratford's Travid Young came out on top against 12 other machine operators.

Stratford Kings Theatre TET hosted students from eight different schools for the festival

A church service, a clothes swap and a rainbow drinks celebration are amongst the events.

Monique Radford, who grew up in Stratford, now lives in Ashburton.

This isn't Ricardo Pintor's first time winning a national title.

Three Stratford Hockey Club players have been selected for the hockey Masters' World Cup.

There were plenty of smiles despite the rain at this year's Taranaki Relay for Life.

Over the next few months 100 kiwi will be released at different sites on Taranaki Maunga.

Shirley Hazlewood has spent her life advocating for people with disabilities.

She is one of just 25 international students accepted into the prestigious university.

The extension to the Taranaki rest home has 18 bedrooms.

Raewyn Lightoller loved the Stratford school so much that she never really left.

Organiser Brent Taylor says the festival gets bigger and better each year.

Brent Taylor says there is an impressive line-up of tattoo artists coming to the event.

Cannasouth is the first company in NZ to export cannabis API to Australia.

The school was advised to close by Police.

The exhibition brings together indigenous women from across the globe.

The restaurant has been busy since it reopened.

An Inglewood High School student is busy training for the World Junior Championships

Rotokare can continue to educate the younger generation with the new facility.

The carpark was packed with cars, with people making the most of the snow.

Whanganui is expected to be hit by severe southeast gusts on Tuesday.

Owner says some guests at the garden festival don't understand how dairy farms work.