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.'

'We just want to get the feet under the desk and make sure we’ve got the basics down.'

The patient was flown by helicopter to Whanganui Hospital.

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.

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 was party time in the Pa.

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.

'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.

The service was 'magnificent', says RNZAF veteran.

It will be open to the public by the end of this year.

'A lot of the soldiers that left here were my granduncles and grandfathers.'

'They did locate a small fire which was quickly extinguished.'

'When we found them, the car had gone down a bank.'

'It will be a humbling and emotional experience.'