The side got straight to work.

They started with 14 men against a full-strength opposition.

Whanganui face South Canterbury in a blockbuster first match.

'The cost of getting a truck out there is ridiculous.'

A rise in land valuations has opened the door to intensifying infill housing.

An elderly victim made 13 offshore money transfers to scammers with help from bank staff.

"The council has had to navigate rising costs."

'We are seeing tonnes and tonnes of recycling not going to landfill.'

'It’s not such a nice end to the week.'

The Ballance Farm Environment Awards are an opportunity to take a good look at business.

'Sport was just a real passion for him. He loved it, he really loved it.'

There was 'a lot of shovelling' in the early days for Robbie Atkinson.

'We are working hard to hold these offenders to account.'

A rural mayor says there’s no incentive for councils to band together in new entities.

'It’s not what we want to do, no one wants to close a church.'

Whanganui is going to be in a bit of a buzz this weekend.

'Many people see dyslexia as a disability. You, however, see it as a possibility.'

'We are bullish as to what can happen from here.'

'It hasn’t always been plain sailing but we get there in the end.'

Niwa takes a look at trends in New Zealand's weather patterns.

Whanganui kicks of its North Island Heartland Series campaign on August 19.

The former journalist was the 'heartbeat of our sporting community'.

'Two or three minutes later you’re watching your house burn down.'

'We are attempting to lead the way a little bit with this.'

Whanganui firefighter Bryan Barkla reflects on his 50-year career.

MetService says the days should warm up quickly after a chilly start.

Whanganui female rowers have made the podium at every Olympics since 2012.

'The results are looking good for both land and people.'

If the cabin was out the back, it would be OK.