Results of water tests capture farmer interest
Started in 2017, the Rangitīkei Rivers Catchment Collective is still growing.
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Semifinal spot beckons
A win by either Marist or Ngamatapouri on Saturday puts them in the semifinals.
No safety briefing before fatal Hawke's Bay helicopter crash
Two breaches of Civil Aviation rules lead to $6700 fine for company.
Local Focus: Rangitīkei electorate explained
Explore the Rangitīkei electorate and its vast woolshed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Rangitīkei electorate explained
Explore the Rangitīkei electorate and its vast woolshed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Chilly start but sun coming for most of the country
Frosty start to give way to fine weather for most of New Zealand.
Marist v Border could go either way
Border and Marist could easily been in reverse places on the table heading into Saturday.
Club rugby: Footy mates lock horns
Ngamatapouri will attempt to take the Grand Challenge Shield from Kaierau on Saturday.
Holiday rugby fun
Children practised ball skills, tackling, and evasive running through Rippa Rugby drills.
Rugby: Marist face off against Taihape in emotion charged encounter
Marist will play for teammate Josaia Bogileka who lost a child during the week.
One dead after car rolls in Manawatū-Whanganui region
The single-vehicle crash occurred just before 6pm.
Kickoff! Wanganui's premier rugby season belatedly begins
The competition draw format has been remade three times since early March.
Gales, snow: Monster waves hit 11m, Desert Rd closed as NZ wakes in freezer
Winds of up to 120km/h are forecast in the Wellington region until about 11am today.
Monster waves, snow, gales: Desert Rd closed as NZ wakes up in the freezer
Rug up warm, the cold is here to stay, with snow warnings out in force for many areas.
S**** towns? No way - a charming road-trip through small-town New Zealand
Finding the beauty in the small, the rural and the unexpected.
Whistle blows for rugby restart
The 10-week competition will feature premier grade and senior grade split into two pools.
Four hurt in crash in central North Island: SH1 reopens
Initial reports suggest people were seriously injured in the crash.
Hill climb records tumble
Damian Johnson dominated both days breaking both track records in the process.
Local Focus: Diversity brings new faces to councils
New-look councils moving with the times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The house that Bulls built is ready for auction
Building a house to build a community centre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Fine weather with a few showers expected this weekend
Fine weather and showers expected for much of the country this weekend.
Local Focus: Equity for Māori is core issue for Whanganui DHB
A new holistic approach to health for Whanganui DHB. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
New Zealand's unopposed politicians - and their salary bill
Hundreds of local politicians are elected unopposed to positions worth millions a year.
Taihape man who did indecent acts with children avoids prison
Aidan Bowyer was sentenced to community detention and intensive supervision.
In-house deal secures Otiwhiti's future
Otiwhiti Station sells to almost in-house syndicate committed to continuing the good work.
Whanganui premier rugby semis difficult to predict
Whanganui rugby semifinals are no forgone conclusion.
Young man charged with murder following Taihape death
Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to the death.
Man found with critical injuries after disorder incident
A man has died as the result of a fight in a Taihape street in the early hours of Saturday
Taihape man dies after fight, police investigating
Police have taken a man into custody who is assisting with inquiries.
Proceedings issued against firms behind Taihape Area School
They were issued in 2014 and two Whanganui companies are among them
Police on firearms: 'Do the right thing and hand it in'
The buy-back and amnesty ends on 20 December.
Waitangi Claims Trust seeks mandate from Taihape iwi
Trust is beginning a series of hui on June 15, in Taihape and Whanganui.
Letters: Victims need money now
Victim Support drip-feeding the funds adds another layer of hurt for shooting survivors.