Tre Ratana Sciascia remembers starting woolhandling before starting school.

In 2016, air pollution from domestic fires was associated with 962 deaths.

Heavy rain is expected for 12 hours from 10pm Friday, February 24.

Workshops for farmers will be held in Hunterville, Ohakune and Taihape.

Finalists for the Norwood Rural Sports Awards named

Whanganui is expected to be hit by severe southeast gusts on Tuesday.

Taihape Community Development Trust co-ordinator Pania Winiata wants a quiet weekend.

Dust off the gumboots for a day of friendly competition and family fun in Taihape

The official listing will coincide with Gumboot Day and the A&P Show.

Only two mayoral candidates in Whanganui, Rangitīkei and Ruapehu support the current plan.

Just over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.

There will be something for people of all ages.

It will be Andy Watson's fourth term if he is re-elected Rangitīkei Mayor.

Taihape have climbed their sole remaining mountain.

Kaierau take on Pirates who are in do-or-die mode for staying in the playoff hunt.

Passions are expected to be high in the Tasman Tanning Premier derby on Saturday.

The reservoir must be full in order for the needed maintenance to be able to go ahead.

Rail was very popular among submitters to Horizons public transport plans.

John B. Phillips rounds up the rugby for Whanganui Midweek.

The ticket won a share of the second division and Powerball second division prizes.

The sides have big aspirations to make the finals this season.

Six teams in the country group are fighting to make the top 3.

Taihape's Reuben Alabaster will attempt the record later this year.

Taihape dominated in a one-sided match.

A wrap of this weekend's Premier and Senior competition.

Utiku take on Taihape in Saturday's derby match.

The premier games are scheduled for Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.

Whanganui Metro will seek their first season win in the women's competition.