The fire occurred around 2.45am on Tuesday.

A new places and spaces volunteer co-ordinator role is helping community initiatives.

Whanganui premier rugby champions tackle main rivals Taihape.

Lisa Gadsby will still be working from her home base of Whanganui.

Interest is being gauged on virtual reality and 3D printers.

A funding boost of $15,000 won't be enough to keep staff, administrator says.

“It doesn’t take the fear away but gives you more of a clear direction.”

Will Palmerston North Boys’ High School be successful two years in a row?

When she got the email letting her know she was on the list, she thought it was a scam.

Marist and Kaierau have been confirmed as finalists.

Marist Celtic finally had a win over Rātana.

Frew has been working for half a century for the Ruapehu and Whanganui communities.

'You don't think about why you're doing this stuff, you just do it, it's good fun.'

Outlook for King's Birthday has wind and rain with cooler temperatures for the week ahead.

How the 1931 earthquake influenced Napier's Art Deco style.

Winter in the garden is a good time for transplanting or shifting plants.

Vintage Car Club secretary Frank James likes taking to the racetracks and the roads.

Are you thinking about doggy daycare for your little or big pooch?

“Improper disposal of these can contaminate water and land, or harm kids and pets.”

Jan Dawson, Whanganui’s “Dial the News” newsreader, recognised for her volunteer service.

Raising hens in your backyard? Forget the roosters.

The National Party opposes co-governance of national public services.

The Budget announcement was a 'welcome surprise' for school staff and whānau.

Tony de Malmanche was arrested in Bali in 2014 after allegedly smuggling 1.7kg of meth.

A man who served time for dumping victim's body is sentenced again - this time for murder.