Comment on Castle mural - Helen Craig
Whanganui District Council will paint over the mural on the castle at Kowhai Park.
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Two ‘suspicious’ vehicle fires on same street a day apart not related, police say
Second car fire on Tennyson St came a day after witness saw the 'firebombing' of a ute.
Regional Council agrees to continue to fund tourism, cuts from elsewhere to reduce rates rise
Rates remissions will be available for some of the most impacted ratepayers.
Cameron Bagrie talks GDP on The Country
Cameron Bagrie, Blair McLean, Chris Russell, Karen Williams.
'Storytelling at its best': Delegates get sneak peek at Matariki drone light show
Meetings delegates treated to Matariki drone show
New name for a new era? School considers change to reflect community 'aspirations'
Name change is 'obvious next step' for the school that will soon turn 50, principal says.
New art in central Whanganui
The work includes patterns on the Lower St Hill St bus shelters and murals on Guyton St.
Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Anthony Goddard
Local Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.
Whanganui weather: What to expect this weekend
Cooler temperatures and rain are on the cards in the coming days.
'For the people': Long-serving volunteers the glue for Winter Deco festivities
The people committed to protecting and celebrating our Art Deco-era heritage.
Car-jacker who left baby on roadside admits motor theft, disputes abduction
There was a baby inside the stolen vehicle who was then abandoned on a berm.
Health workers needed in rural Canterbury
'If we can grow our own people, that is the best solution.'
Meet the person who will transform into the New Zealand Olympic Team's mascot Goldie
School teacher 'overwhelmed and emotional' about upbeat role.
Far North areas worst hit by heavy rain, orange warning lifted for Northland
Some risk still exists: 'We’ll definitely be keeping a really close eye on it.'
'Quite stressful': Median barriers causing issues for tractor drivers
Rural Contractors NZ says passing bays or pull over areas needed with median barriers.
Te Awamutu organisations highlight volunteers
Volunteer Week: local groups thank those who give their time to others.
Wyn Drabble: Food of the '50s where vegans were unknown
OPINION: Sometimes my memory takes me back to those simpler times.
Harold the Giraffe hosts high tea fundraiser
The event is for the Waipā King Country Life Education Trust.
New homes expected to create nearly 900 jobs
Plans include stand-alone homes, duplexes and terraced and apartment-style homes.
Kris Shannon: The beginning of the end for Kane Williamson
OPINION: The situation provides a chance to reflect on what might have been.
Ceremonial kūwaha finds permanent home in Tokyo
Christopher Luxon attends the blessing at the NZ Embassy.
'Wet windy' night brings power outages, floods
At least 400 houses were without power last night after intense bursts of rain.
Mother of man left dead on side of road still waiting for police apology
Police failed to send an officer out until morning.
Down the gurgler: Tairua toilet debacle takes u-turn
The estimated costs for new public loos in Tairua have been slashed by $200k.
Waipatu Marae welcomes Governor-General for tour of cyclone damage
Dame Cindy Kiro is visiting the East Coast to assess damage from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Waikato tourism organisation to make changes due to council funding
Several councils have made funding cuts to the organisation in their LTPs.
'Significant damage': What caused a 'chaotic' train derailment
The train derailed near Te Puke during the Auckland Anniversary weekend floods.
Gisborne schools unite at marae to celebrate Matariki
The whare was 'full of life' at Pākōwhai Marae.
$150k spent clearing illegal dump sites could pay for community infrastructure instead
Fly-tipping is a problem the district council is struggling to deal with.
Arrest warrant, border alert issued for accused money launderer after court no-show
The man is accused of laundering nearly $250k in stolen money from two scam victims.
News briefs from the Far North - light festival returns, laughs on tour and Far North's Got talent final
News snippets from the Far North.
Eastland Wood Council cautiously optimistic about forestry plan
EWC backs Govt's forestry initiatives, stresses need for better infrastructure.