Negotiation Trust chairman Ken Mair praised the 'courage and commitment' of councillors.

'We now have a whole generation of young people who are addicted to nicotine.'

WAFC looking to gain strength in numbers with key signings abroad

'I think it will have a very wide appeal.'

Hundreds of cars will line Hāwera's streets for the annual Americarna event.

Organisers have urged witnesses of inappropriate behaviour to come forward.

“I wanna be with people and connect, and share joy and share ideas.”

'The roof isn’t designed or made to hold human weight.'

A big firefighting response was needed after a leak at Whanganui Hospital.

The gathering will take place over five days in the Taringamotu valley area.

'Residents feel it is only a matter of time before a turning vehicle is hit from behind'.

Speed Skating in Whanganui is generating major success in 2025

Juliet McKinlay has impressed at events throughout the season.

“You might just end up stuck, not stuck in a bad way, stuck in a good way.”

Councillors will vote on the adoption of Te Tomokanga ki Te Matapihi on January 13.

Fire trucks have been sent to Whanganui Hospital to deal with a chemical spill.

The aim is to complete the restoration by the Raetihi church's centennial in 2026.

The festival, held in Hunterville, had about 2400 participants this year.

Boats have been entering the port's off-limits work area.

Brian Gray, an IT consultant raised in Whanganui, is swimming 150km for charity.

There were plenty of uplifting performances from older athletes throughout the games.

"To take out the win was really exciting," Jock Bourke, 19, said.

'Being a smaller city, I just want to reiterate the harm that meth causes.'

An iconic moment in Adesanya's career has earned him his spot in the Hall of Fame.

The motorcyclist was found dead at the scene, police said.

The bridge will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists.