'We are working hard to hold these offenders to account.'

A rural mayor says there’s no incentive for councils to band together in new entities.

'It’s not what we want to do, no one wants to close a church.'

Whanganui is going to be in a bit of a buzz this weekend.

'Many people see dyslexia as a disability. You, however, see it as a possibility.'

Young Rangitīkei musicians boosted by district council.

'It’s not only for us old fellas - it's for the new ones coming on.'

'We are bullish as to what can happen from here.'

'It hasn’t always been plain sailing but we get there in the end.'

The former journalist was the 'heartbeat of our sporting community'.

'Two or three minutes later you’re watching your house burn down.'

'We are attempting to lead the way a little bit with this.'

Whanganui firefighter Bryan Barkla reflects on his 50-year career.

MetService says the days should warm up quickly after a chilly start.

Whanganui female rowers have made the podium at every Olympics since 2012.

'The results are looking good for both land and people.'

If the cabin was out the back, it would be OK.

'My son asked me for three years to make it into a pie.'

She had been coaching an under-17 girls' team at a tri-nations tournament.

Whanganui Regional Heritage Trust and Whanganui’s two Rotary clubs are behind the project.

The council can join forces with other councils for water services or go it alone.

'Everybody who lives alongside the river has a role to play.'

'There’s not too much to worry about for Whanganui temperature-wise.'

The potholes were temporarily repaired last Monday.

Jake Newton smashed the NZ rowing marathon record by over 13 minutes on Saturday, July 28. Video / Steve Carle

'It's hard to be super critical, they didn't stop trying.'

'The reason why I came up with the name Aunty's is to promote that sense of community.'

'Another training will do us wonders this week.'

Reinforcements are on the way.

Tylee Cottage was constructed on Wilson St in 1853