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'It wears everyone out': Drought taking its toll on farmers
'As farmers, we love our stock and want to keep them going.'
Young Hunterville farmer wants to lower environmental footprint of family’s dairy farm
“I get most stressed when the cows aren’t performing well."
‘Don’t have a loved one coming home’: North Island communities in shock after four deaths in crashes
'My heart goes out to those people and families.'
Two dead in crash involving bus and truck at Marton
The drivers were the sole occupants of the vehicles.
Lake Alice psychologist still provides services for ACC
Lake Alice survivors are shocked he is on a list of psychologists providing services.
Consent granted for 93ha solar farm
Around 103,000 solar panels will be built by Harmony Energy.
Cricket coaching star takes on job at Nga Tawa
'Cricket is more than just a sport; it can shape and define us.'
Major upgrade for 'bucket list' golf attraction
'You would have to be a pretty young person to hike from the bottom to the top.'
Pool roof failure impacts Whanganui's swim team
'It seems odd that you’ve got an indoor pool that has to be shut in winter.'
Whanganui ambulance officers under pressure
Patients may have to self-transport to hospital or a medical clinic during planned strike.
Water funding remains problem for councils
A rural mayor says there’s no incentive for councils to band together in new entities.
Young musical talent wanted for Gumboots Band
Young Rangitīkei musicians boosted by district council.
Fire-ravaged home 60m from fire station serves as stark reminder for community
'Two or three minutes later you’re watching your house burn down.'
Medical Council apologises to Lake Alice abuse survivors
'We are deeply and unreservedly sorry for this failure.'
Council puts buildings with ‘beautiful character’ on the market
'There’s beautiful character in there, it’s just about the right person coming along.'
Roading and water services moving in-house in Rangitīkei
Rangitīkei District Council bring roading and water services in-house.
Community voices heard on Rangitīkei’s long-term plan
The Marton pool, kerbside collection and Marton's main street were the key topics.
Name change proposed for Rangitikei district
Public feedback is invited on the proposal and another to name a new suburb in Feilding.
Firearms, stolen goods recovered after burglaries
Eight people have been arrested in relation to the Manawatū incidents.
Young rugby player's future uncertain after serious injury on field
Ollie Thomson was injured in a rugby match on Saturday, May 25.
Bulls fire chief Brian Carter recognised with King's Birthday Honour
He is the first member of the Bulls Volunteer Fire Brigade to serve for 50 years.
Student's poetry journey to continue under mentor's guide
'I was fully certain I wasn’t going to hear back – so it was definitely a happy surprise.'
‘More harm than good’: Call for rethink on Māori wards
'We have previously decided that these are the best representation arrangements ...'
School's new approach aims to boost student wellbeing
'Our mid-term break acts as the microbreak students need to achieve their best.'