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.'

One suffered frostbite, the other 'severe' lacerations to the face.

The Kiwis in action schedule for the Paris Olympics.

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

"The council has had to navigate rising costs."

Winstone was a pioneering New Zealand aviator.

The plant's dryer will be shut for a month later this year.

'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.

Test your knowledge on Whanganui district schools.

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

The squad has a five-match campaign after the HYC Under 20s tournament ends on Sunday.

The match is at Cooks Gardens at 1pm on Saturday.

St Marcellin School hails 'excellent teacher aide, staff member and colleague'.

The magic happens in the 'blue hour' just before dawn.

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

The rain will move down the country in bands, soaking most of the North Island.

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

Alec McNab is glued to television athletics coverage, despite his jetlag.

Health experts and children’s advocates call the findings 'shameful'.

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

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

Whanganui Coastguard has stepped up to replace a stolen AED at Unichem in Springvale.

Whanganui Riverbank parkrun celebrate the launch of the 50th weekly parkrun event in NZ.

Young Rangitīkei musicians boosted by district council.

'It’s not only for us old fellas - it's for the new ones coming on.'