National policy will open up the whole of New Zealand to oil and gas exploration - what!

Rare home wins, Houdini escapes and drawn senior matches were some of the features.

The move across the island proved popular with record entries in the Ohingaiti event.

Whanganui riders came home from the West Coast champs with 17 medals.

Club rugby season opened on Saturday with some promising opening matches.

If you've planned a school holiday road trip it might be foiled by the weather.

Ball with fuse uncovered at Sarjeant Gallery excavation site found to be inert.

Taranaki District Health Board has wanted Waverley's water fluoridated since 2012.

Former Whanganui middle distance runner Jason Cressingham is the link.

Those in the Mt Taranaki region are encouraged to keep a close eye on updates.

Funding from Lotteries will aid stage 2 of the South Taranaki museum's redevelopment.

Police are working to establish the circumstances of the death.

Good buildup for Whanganui and national championships.

The free service is available from noon to midnight seven days a week.

Head coach Gilman Barnitt brings all his experience.

Perry Stewart scores for third game in a row.

The woman, who wants to remain anonymous, won herself a cool $570,000.

Runners were able to swap the virtual world for real life after lockdown.

'Perhaps he thought he was exiting and I didn't' - Jacinda Ardern

Attackers can't get enough time in front of the net to force an equaliser.

Part of another club double as Athletic Reserves make big comeback in Premiership win.

Live rugby returns to Whanganui after Covid-19 delays.

Rowers will be racing on the water on Sunday for the first time since Covid-19 lockdown.

Fire and Emergency were called when a truck slid off the road. Plus other news briefs.

The regional council wants surf break protection as offshore wind farm plans emerge.

Focus on community for iwi collective.

Brazilian striker takes control against home side at Wembley Park.