'This is still a young group, so hopefully that’s the first of a few.'

The challenge is one of 13 regional competitions before the grand finals.

Emergency services were called to the scene of the two-vehicle crash about 1am.

'I have always used real butter - never margarine, or substitutes.'

'It will definitely be a big boost especially at the end of the trail.'

The paddle steamer has been recognised by Tripadvisor for five consecutive years.

The Ministry of Education wants to cancel Manawatū's Country Kindy's licence.

'One way of talking about [suicide] is to get in the garden.' - Kiritahi Firmin.

Frosty windscreens and clear skies lie ahead this week in the river city.

Discipline proved a major issue for injury-riddled Taihape, with five players sin-binned.

Māori health providers are in 'a state of abeyance'.

One of the victims was only 11 to 13 at the time.

The road marking will take place from 7.30pm to 5am.

Jayde Bell will compete in Hungary in October.

An old dump site was discovered on the Whanganui River's edge in Aramoho.

Upgrades of $2m for the Air Force base have been put on ice.

Three artists have four works selected in the finals of the Parkin Drawing Prize.

Some outcomes hung in the balance right up to the final whistle.

'Jan is very well-known and respected in the Whanganui community,'

A round-up of Whanganui school rugby for the month of June.

Realistic scenarios help soldiers keep ready for any eventuality.

Inexperienced dancers will learn ballroom and Latin American dancing over three months.

Maisie was left in a vehicle parked in the sun for hours with all its windows up.

A Whanganui emporium offers a wealth of materials for museum educators.

Objectives have been updated to reflect the changed direction for the plan.

The Grassroots Helicopter Trust helped a woman injured on the Timber Trail.

The council wants to hear from the public - should it keep the status quo or change?

Horizons Regional Council received 540 submissions on its draft long-term plan.