The Rangitīkei mayor enjoys getting outdoors and spending time with his granddaughters.

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.

Wairarapa-Bush was unable to assemble a full squad for the match planned for this weekend.

The club is aiming to return to the heights it reached in the early 2000s.

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.

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

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

Marist take on Border in this Saturday's other Premier fixture.

There are only five premier teams and the second tier has been split on regional lines.

Some services will go ahead despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

The new Mangaweka Bridge over the Rangitīkei River is scheduled to open in June.

Fire and Emergency said none of the people needed help being removed from their cars.

Growing blaze closed main trunk line for nearly six hours.

Each ward represents a population of approximately 1400.

Many Anzac Day commemorations have been scaled back across the region.

Crews were alerted to the fire in Taihape just before 1.30am.