Pre-sentence report said Reijhan Green was a 'high-risk' offender with a violent history.

'Up until Friday it should be nice.'

Sarjeant director Andrew Clifford says the gallery 'is already looking spectacular'.

The side got straight to work.

They started with 14 men against a full-strength opposition.

Whanganui face South Canterbury in a blockbuster first match.

'The cost of getting a truck out there is ridiculous.'

A rise in land valuations has opened the door to intensifying infill housing.

'We are seeing tonnes and tonnes of recycling not going to landfill.'

Series of workshops aimed at building confidence and capability in the non-profit sector.

The plant's dryer will be shut for a month later this year.

'It’s not such a nice end to the week.'

The Ballance Farm Environment Awards are an opportunity to take a good look at business.

'Sport was just a real passion for him. He loved it, he really loved it.'

There was 'a lot of shovelling' in the early days for Robbie Atkinson.

'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.

'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.'

Niwa takes a look at trends in New Zealand's weather patterns.

Whanganui kicks of its North Island Heartland Series campaign on August 19.

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.