Six helicopters battling spreading forestry fire near Palmerston North
Fire crews battled the forest blaze for hours yesterday.
Fire crews battled the forest blaze for hours yesterday.
The 22-year-old's interests include music, speed stacking, architecture and cooking.
Whanganui's local economy saw a boom last year, despite the threat of Covid-19.
"An overseas business described Covid-19 as being 'hit by a car'."
Some of New Zealand's biggest manufacturers and brands are repeat offenders.
Seven young Whanganui people turn 21 in 2021 - and are looking ahead to their futures.
A young French duo are stocking up before walking south to finish the trail in Wellington.
Alison Stewart has a lifelong passion for choral music.
Sue Anderson has been the independent facilitator for restorative justice processes.
Grace Swanston has won the Whanganui Fine Arts 2020 Youth Scholarship Award.
Cooks Gardens will host Kora, The Black Seeds, NLC and more at Sound Valley in February.
Ngā Wairiki-Ngāti Apa people get a snapshot of progress at their annual general meeting.
Step inside the magical world of children's books and stunning illustrations.
Man considering kidnap charges against military police officers who 'detained' him.
The Aramex team in Whanganui has been couriering injured birds for the last eight years.
Whanganui news items in brief: Organisers apologise for no-show
More than $1100 worth of meat and groceries intended for Christmas gifts have been stolen.
Whanganui DHB is urging people to seek advice from the appropriate health provider.
Benefit levels, job growth and environmental concerns are uppermost for new MP.
Ken Bates, aka Mr Wonderful, will be remembered for his jokes and surprises.
Ruapehu councillors vote to establish Māori wards for their next two elections.
The organisation will support tenants in a new community housing complex.
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Iwi intends to add cultural element to animals and accommodation at tourist venue.
Nine-hundred young dancers aged from 4 to 19 took part at the Opera House.
The rural sector is unhappy with agriculture's perceived contribution to climate change.
Decision to spend $80,000 on an emissions inventory squeaks through at Horizons.
Whanganui Rural Community Board members quiz provider about rural health services.
Thomas aims to focus on improving the mental health of farmers and farm workers.
The proposed indoor cricket training facility has a price tag of $110,000.