Shayne Walker is challenging for Iwi chair. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ngahiwi Tomoana is standing for his last term as Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated chair. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Weather warnings for heavy rain are in place for much of the country.

Belinda Milnes has appeared in the Masteron District Court.

Andrew Ian Rance, 21, had been in the army since 2015.

21-year-old Andrew Rance was last seen leaving a function at midnight on Saturday.

Belinda Milnes says she will 'vigorously defend the charges'.

Christchurch shooting is one of the worst on record.

Items belonging to Gurwinder Singh have been found in the Cape Palliser area.

Kiwi bloke's newspaper ad to find woman he connected with at Wings Over Wairarapa.

Cyclone Oma is headed off north, but a cold southerly will bring rain and winds today.

She was walking on Clyde Street about 2.50am when she was shot, police said.

Kiwis will get the chance to see one of the most famous military planes in action.

Captain disciplined over wreck of the Penguin in which more than 70 lives were lost.

A 60km/h on Saddle Rd has been imposed for safety reasons, the NZTA says.

The man had gone on a four-day tramping trip on January 31 and was due home on Sunday.

We do not claim perfection, Jacinda Ardern tells MPs at their first meeting of the year.

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has taken the victim to hospital.

Finn Yeats was a "very talented" rugby player, playing for Wairarapa Bush.

Bryce Edwards asks whether it's cruel and archaic or a sport under fire.

Finn Yeats, 20, was last seen at home in the Wairarapa/Wellington area on Tuesday morning.

One person has died following a serious crash in Longbush, Carterton.

Youngsters have opportunity to lift Air Chathams Whanganui off bottom of Furlong Cup table

Not dodging planes any more. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A man was shot in the leg at the Ngawi camp ground on December 16.

Do you know the owner of this random collection?

There is hot weather in much of NZ today, but gales and heavy rain are on the way, too.

Whanganui Festival of Cricket doing its job and developing girls' skills

Cricket Express Whanganui Festival of Cricket begins with CD U18 Girls Tournament

Linda Meads find out what makes the tiny town of Greytown so special.