Employers now need to make jobs attractive in order to keep staff.

Farmers have been receptive to the idea of working together on water quality.

The festival will celebrate older immigrants, food and ethnic entertainment

Border restrictions mean the ski areas may be unable to open on time.

Whanganui East residents and schools open a tree planting that is also a living sculpture.

'They're targeting the very people they're supposed to be helping,' one farmer says.

Two new rail options look set to boost the Ruapehu winter visitor season.

Vonnie Cave was a renowned gardener, photographer, author and traveller.

Police have been told that vehicles are failing to stop for red lights in Glasgow St.

Young conservationists move across region monitoring and aiding native fish species.

NZ is 'the only place in the world where you can play to huge crowds'.

He "failed miserably" at retirement and returned to work five times.

Consultation with businesses rounds off the first step toward a new Raetihi community hub.

Rhayne employs six to eight, and harvests and sells the leaves of native plants.

Glass, trees, vinyl and the sound of water feature in public artworks for Whanganui.

Those applying for it have to be "priority populations".

Frank Stark on a mission to contribute to idea of Gonville as a place in its own right.

The campaign comes ahead of new rules on intensive winter grazing next year.

Controlling old man's beard was a recurring theme as Horizons debated its long term plan.

Cut overambitious work plan and concentrate on freshwater and other basics, farmers say.

Tracey Waitokia sits at the centre of the land claim negotiation.

Permission to cross private land is needed to access much of the Ruahine Forest Park.

Launch of booklet marks 181st anniversary of Treaty signing at Tawhirihoe.

Hardwood bench made in New Zealand 25-plus years ago washes up in Sydney.

The farm is also in the process of changing ownership.

'He had a very strong work ethic and an amazing amount of integrity'

The river is the region's busiest, but currently has no bylaw covering it.

Bulls has a rich history curated by its museum

Hundreds watch extreme 4x4 vehicles tackle gruelling challenges on a Turakina farm.

Councillors say time for reflection is important before decision making

Transient Being was created in London.

The programme has been part of Whanganui's summer for 30 years

More funding for buses is on the way.

More action is needed to protect the fragile dune environment, Ruth Tidemann says.

The group is planning for the wellbeing of the Whanganui River and all its parts.

Many new connections were made on a trip retracing the steps of tūpuna Apa-Hāpai-Taketake.

There's talk about changing both the place and the manner of doing justice in Whanganui.

Whanganui's Kyle Dalton has had a varied life, with a keen interest in military history.

Staff and residents at Springvale Manor have all had their first Covid-19 vaccinations.

Getting food to market is made difficult or impossible by ageing rail overbridges.

New dyehouse marks first stage in expansion for Tasman Tanning.

Whanganui geology attracts students, fossil hunters. Dr Hamish Campbell explains why.

Groups in feasibility study look to set up a food redistribution centre in Whanganui.

Ruapehu woman Fiona Kahukura Chase urges Horizons to set up Māori wards.

Visas for overseas pilot students could be a lifesaver for Whanganui's flight school.

MPs consulted over government exemption needed to let in Indian students

Mayor Phil Nixon sees a bright future for South Taranaki.

Riders travelled Whanganui River Rd and the Parapara stretch of SH4 in the Castrol Trial.

It includes the longest swing set in New Zealand

History, halls and the Pātea Community Board occupy Alton woman Jacq Dwyer.

Agreements will be honoured despite a possible change of ownership, Tilt's manager says.

Dalvanius Prime and Poi E have set the Pātea Māori Club apart, members say.

Rezoning 40ha of rural Marton land for industry has been approved - but subject to appeal.

About 250 operators are expected to apply for land use consent under the revised rules.

Ian Carter is Whanganui's new District Court Judge, succeeding Judge Philip Crayton.

Hopes are high for a better health system in the Waimarino.

Sharyn Underwood celebrates 50 years teaching dance with two shows this weekend.

Geeta Singh has worked hard and established a network of interests in Whanganui.

Events and weather conspire to make for a lively Easter weekend in Whanganui.

Horizons to do more and different work, and get more rates to pay for it.

There's still a good life to be had in the smaller Waiouru camp, Patrick Hibbs says.

The rise is needed to pay for the council's planned heavier workload.

Rob Bartley is fondly remembered for his devotion to family and the Whanganui community.

Ruapehu residents are being asked to reduce their waste in all kinds of ways.

Waimarino Resource Recovery Centre now run by Ethical Waste