Mayor Don Cameron says it will help the district recover from the impact of Covid-19.

There are two high-stakes matches at either end of the six-team points table.

Ngāti Rangi chairman Whetu Moataane says he doesn't know why regions aren't shut already.

A decision on Saturday Whanganui rugby action will be made at noon on Friday.

The teams event is held across the Squash Central district for B to F Grade players.

The council says the bins will cost less to service than normal rubbish bins.

The tables have turned for Taihape in its clash with fellow Northern sub-union Ruapehu.

There have been no reports of injuries related to Saturday's blaze.

It's a recurring problem in Ohakune and Rangataua, with locals urged to dob in culprits.

Border and Marist could easily been in reverse places on the table heading into Saturday.

Parr was in the Wanganui-King Country side that beat the British Isles team 54 years ago.

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

The hui will be held on August 5 at the Ayr Street council chambers.

Thick snow has covered parts of the central North Island this morning.

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

The Waverley side took on Ruapehu in Waverley on Saturday.

Grants are now available through Horizons Regional Council.

A man has died after being swept down a river near Tangiwai last night.

His first thought after a tumble down a mountain: "I am going to need a helicopter."

Mayor Don Cameron says it's worth checking whether they are eligible for a rebate.

Waiouru recorded a chilly overnight temperature of -6.9C on one night in May.

Not all facilities will be open but there will be top to bottom skiing at both ski areas.

A Whanganui traveller is relieved her weekend trip can go ahead.

Speakers will include local and central government and tourism sector representatives.

Tribes seek management of 2500ha of conservation land in settlement.