Quick thinking from Elton Reid and his workmates from Alpha Concrete helped to save guttering on neighbouring houses from melting under the heat. Video / Horowhenua Chronicle
Crews are working to remedy a bitumen spill on the Desert Rd detour between Turangi and National Park with reports of the black, sticky substance sticking to vehicle tyres.
Morris dancers performing by the Riverboat Centre in Whanganui. Video / Steve Carle
Graham Dack - president of Amdram Whanganui and director of "Oliver!" performed at the Royal Whanganui Opera House. Video / Steve Carle
Jake Newton smashed the NZ rowing marathon record by over 13 minutes on Saturday, July 28. Video / Steve Carle
Cruising into clear, crisp skies in the Whanganui port upon their arrival, the four men were “pretty chuffed” with the purchase from their night out.
Fordell School celebrates the end of Maggie's chemotherapy treatment with Shine Bright Day. Video from Fordell School.
Fire in a large 20x20m bush block on State Highway 4 near Parikino north of Whanganui.
Summer Series. I am new to this. Reporter Liz Wylie gets to do bricklaying with bricky Shane Dudley. Photo / Bevan Conley
Summer Series. I am new to this. Reporter Eva de Jong spends a morning with the local fire brigade.