Bodine Tui and a co-offender stole cash, liquor and tobacco from Black Bull in Waverley.

The former line of the railway between Turakina and Fordell is gone - but not forgotten.

Extra police officers were brought into Whanganui as part of the investigation.

Police have arrested and charged a 27-year-old after a firearms incident.

Art from across the globe permanently on show in Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Weather warnings for heavy rain are in place for much of the country.

COMMENT: My bubble was burst. Eco-confidence? Shattered! But after a few small steps ...

Scary scarecrows, harvest brides and winning brews. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Scary scarecrows, harvest brides and winning brews. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Emergency services were called to a single-vehicle crash on Bainesse Rd about 8.10pm.

Whanganui's Glen Osborne is one of the contestants on Dancing with the Stars NZ.

First new social housing development in 30 years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Palmerston North City's first social housing development in 30 years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ruapehu transport scheme enters its second year at Tongariro National Park.

Risk of downpours for many as front sweeps across North Island

Conroy King got home and saw a flood of water next door and a chunk of his chimney gone.

Children must keep the pressure on, through more strikes if necessary,writes John Milnes.

Tear gas was used in Palmerston North after man with gun refused to surrender, police say.

One weekend left to spy and pry into artists' studios. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Video news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A firearm was fired during the pursuit that ended when police lost sight of the vehicle

Fresh bunch of aspiring young rugby players keen to step out for Whanganui Metro Colts

Elamore Farm Rescue will cease to exist unless it finds a new location.

Long-standing Whanganui business Pitzac Wood Enterprises is closing

Sport Whanganui round up of college sport focusing on Whanganui High School

There has been a serious crash between two vehicles in Feilding

Wilding pines removed by hand over decades of hard work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Dance has given Nikita McDonald the confidence to shake things up where necessary.

A front will bring some wet weather mid-week, but it'll stay warm.

Constable Michelle Evans stands in solidarity with the Muslim community.