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

The magic happens in the 'blue hour' just before dawn.

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

The rain will move down the country in bands, soaking most of the North Island.

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

Alec McNab is glued to television athletics coverage, despite his jetlag.

Health experts and children’s advocates call the findings 'shameful'.

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

'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.'

Ruapehu's council hit its debt ceiling while expecting relief from Three Waters cash.

Firefighters will have to show their parallel parking and other skills during the event.

'The damage was significant and we have a specialist fire investigator out there.'

WPI chief executive Mike Ryan says 'some sort of government intervention' may be required.

Both secondary school teams in Premier 1 played arguably their best netball yet.

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

Whanganui district quiz.

Due to the remote location, the man was winched out by helicopter.

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

Westmere Presbyterian Memorial Church preparing to celebrate its 150th birthday.

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.