Latest from Whanganui

Tradie's remarkable revival of long-lost NZ clothing brand from his backyard shed
Nikolai Solakof had never sewn before reviving Oscar Eide from his shed.

'Time to lead': Airline founder hands over to son after 40 years
Craig Emeny founded Air Chathams in 1984, alongside his wife Marion.

Rangitīkei fencer regains Golden Pliers title
The 49-year-old had to miss four years of action following a shoulder injury in 2017.

Giant-killers: Liston College's dramatic rise in Auckland 1A rugby
Rotorua Boys' retained the Moascar Cup, defeating Napier 29-7 in wet conditions.

Melatonin is going to be everywhere. Why aren’t sleep specialists happy about it?
The chances of building up a reliance on melatonin or sleeping pills were high.

Ranfurly Shield-winning prop retires at 28 due to 'head knocks'
Joel Hintz's proudest moment was lifting the Log o' Wood as his side arrived in Napier.

'Absolutely unreal': Dive trip inspires young conservationists
The trip to one of the world's best dive spots rewarded the passion of nine Northlanders.

'I just love rugby': ABs coach Scott Robertson rocks up at First XV tournament
NZ's oldest schoolboy rugby tournament is being held in Christchurch for its 99th year.

Editorial: Wool carpet contract a win for more than one
OPINION: Kāinga Ora has confirmed a $2 million contract for the supply of wool carpet.

Editorial: How society's views on homelessness miss the mark
OPINION: An estimated 112,496 people were homeless in the 2023 Census.

Survivor of triple-fatal crash on learning to walk with a prosthetic leg
He lost an arm and a leg in a crash that killed three friends.

'Hero of my life': Tim Wilson on adoption, faith and fatherhood
He shares how waiting decades to find his birth parents has enriched his own brood's life.

'It was my calling': Inside the Taupō farm taming wild horses
There are 93 horses still facing an uncertain fate.

'Rusty but running': 1940s bulldozer still going strong
Robin Hill retired at 58 and began collecting tractors, including a 1940s Fowler VF.

What Bremworth’s $2m Kāinga Ora contract means for Whanganui
'Inclusion of wool is a win for New Zealand’s farmers.'

Numbers revealed for tonight's $25m Powerball jackpot
It's time to check your ticket for the winning numbers.

Why Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the ages
King's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.

'Horrific tragedy': Two dead after boat capsizes off Pātea coast
One survivor was plucked from the water as rescue crews recovered two bodies.

'Weather won't help': Challenges face Mercurial at Te Rapa
Rainy conditions could challenge Mercurial, who struggles on heavy tracks.

Editorial: Residents have every right to be upset over cell towers
OPINION: Who wants a giant, ugly, industrial-looking pole near their home?

Upokongaro: Where herons roost and gin wins gold
“Orchard Gin” is crafted with pear, kawakawa, and a hint of nutmeg.