Inquiries are ongoing to determine the cause.

'How are they going to pay for their power bill and heating?'

Shamika Hoeta has won the first beauty pageant she has entered.

'I would be surprised if this winter actually ended up being really cold.'

It's almost triple the number of submissions for the 2021-2031 long-term plan.

'We are the voice of youth in our district,' Victoria Payne says.

Consent has been given to build a 38-hectare solar farm on a sheep farm.

Sir Robert Martin is remembered as a trailblazer for the disabled community.

'I’ve heard it all before - there must be something wrong with you.'

Delay gives more time to do a better job, including collecting more data from water users.

They will be phased in around the district by June 30, 2027.

Delays of up to 10 minutes can be expected for seven weeks at Whangaehu.

The log hauler fire was fully involved when crews arrived.

Dave Moore estimates the project would cost $35 million.

'It’s all good, I just haven’t told my wife yet.'

The wild horse muster didn't go ahead last year because of Cyclone Gabrielle.

Christopher Luxon says councils should focus 'on the must-do, not the nice-to-do'.

The match appeared to be heading for a cliffhanger.

It's the Year of the Dragon.

Many cases around the world are modelled on the Whanganui River legislation.

Elected members are busy in and out of chambers.

Around 5000 out-of-towners came to Whanganui for the event.

Construction of the $2.4m project isn’t scheduled until between 2032 and 2034.

New volunteer repairers offering services at Whanganui Repair Café

'We don’t look at ourselves as Senior Bs, we’re Premier Reserves.'

'It is a reminder of the fragile nature of life.'

Teams have travelled from as far away as Nelson and Christchurch.

“Still those nerves in there, but we’re up for the new challenge.”

'It might be wise to bring an extra layer if you’re out and about.'

The fire was around 600 square metres in size at 10am on Thursday.