Readers have their say: Racetracks; aggro in Castlecliff; John McCain; and rates rip-offs

Ohakea residents have blood tested for toxic substance from firefighting foam.

The team won every game and then took out the semifinal. But an error changed everything.

Actor Burt Reynolds was a thoroughly nice and fairly quiet person, Patrick Turner says

Tracey Hall's inspiring uphill battle with MS. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ngaire Gerrard took advantage of an elderly lady suffering with Parkinson's in rest home.

Tracey Hall's moving climb. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Supervision and community work for Robert Kells Meyer following common assault.

Joseph Parker reacts to amateurs being badly injured at corporate events.

St George's netball girls denied their rightful spot in the Year 8 Intermediate A final.

The sale proceeds will reduce council debt from the wastewater treatment plant.

Woodville historians reveal the extensive range of Lindauer subjects.

Fifth-generation Holopuni outrigger canoe is put through its paces.

Whanganui-born Navy man behind the mystery ID card has been found living in Auckland.

Random inspection finds violence and intimidation at Whanganui Prison.

Darryl Henderson lost it when told the wreckers didn't sell second hand hoses.

Cultural awareness an intrinsic part of retirement village practices

Raise Up youth group focused on fostering a sustainable future for all.

Stability in school rolls has improved most for low-decile, Māori and Northland children.

Amanda Wilton-Skinner wants to remind people to make a will. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Wanganui Samoa still alive in High Commissioners Cup after last minute victory

State Highway 3 north of New Plymouth is blocked after a serious crash.

Winter Wonderfest winds up this weekend with bridal gowns, wellbeing and yoghurt making.

Whaia is trained to find people buried in avalanches.

72-year-old William Puru said he cultivated cannabis for his own pain when sentenced.

Results mark a drop in support given survey done before tax introduced.

Skye Bowlin was given a stern warning by the judge when sentenced in court this week.

One celebration becomes two as airline flies to the rescue.

Someone gets shot and, for a brief spell, it's all about the gangs

Taihape's town gardens will be planted with natives specific to the area.