South Taranaki people can use water freely from April 2- but are asked to use it wisely.

The unemployment rate has dropped significantly as average earnings rise

Hugo Skerman, Toby Gill and Lucy Easton had podium finishes.

The Whanganui District Health Board region has 444 new Covid-19 cases.

More than 170 farmers in Whanganui, Ruapehu, South Taranaki take part in the initiative.

'I believe they are all worthy causes.'

Tui Ora is bringing Taranaki's first drive-through vaccination clinics to small towns

Having students at home and at school is stretching resources.

Five people are now in Whanganui Hospital with Covid-19.

"Once we're on the other side, we'll be able to reflect."

People with symptoms urged to get tested, isolate if necessary to help "slow the spread".

More funding for cochlear implants has deaf Kiwis celebrating on World Hearing Day.

Whanganui Hospital can provide a dedicated Covid-19 ward if required.

That brings the number of active community cases across the country to 11,601.

Ngāti Maika sees the decision as "an acknowledgment and tribute to our tupuna".

Powerco crews have been very busy after the wild weather over the weekend.

Roads across the wider Whanganui region are closed due to flooding and slips.

Yesterday there was a record number of casess.

Rain - sometimes heavy - is expected to fall right through this weekend.

Anyone who has been the victim of a scam of this nature is asked to contact Police on 105.

A $16 million marae renovation programme is drawing to a close.

There's plenty of rain on the way for the region this long weekend.

'They need to adjust to us.'

A change of tack will be needed to boost numbers in hard-to-reach areas.