Latest from Manawatu-Whanganui

Rugby: NZ Marist defeat NZ Heartland XV in Te Aroha

First victory by the Marist side in the annual fixture since 2011.

Nicola Patrick: Looking ahead to next Horizons council term

Public transport, state highways and water quality are key issues for Nicola Patrick.

Relationship aims to help Rangitīkei thrive

Te Rūnanga o Ngā Wairiki-Ngāti Apa is looking at all the options for using its new HQ.

Police warning after drink spiking

Police want people to stay safe while enjoying themselves in town.

Man charged with Jasmine Wilson murder appears in court

Wilson died two days after being dropped at hospital with non-accidental injuries.

The school with a roll of five celebrates 125 years

Mangamahu School celebrates century and a quarter.

Local Focus: The house that Bulls built is ready for auction

Innovative fund-raising for a community centre. Made With Funding From NZ On Air.

North Otago too strong in Meads Cup

Home town side reverses round robin defeat to lift Heartland rugby's ultimate prize.

Virginia Lake recommendations: 'We did what was practical'

Niwa report suggests ways to improve Rotokawau/Virginia Lake - some have been tried.

Ian McKelvie: Didn't vote? Don't complain

I believe the right to vote is a privilege that should not be wasted.

Man charged with murder after Foxton shooting victim dies

A 46yo man has been arrested after Monday's shooting.

Caught on camera: Man's brazen bid to steal $123 rump

The Mad Butcher's Dave Tighe said he was proud of his employee and gave her a reward.

How Whanganui is defying the doubters

September alone saw crucial investments into our local young people, history and schools.

Foxton shooting: Police find firearm, gunman still on the run

The suspected offender is still on the loose.

Awards help students make the grade

Many worthy applicants for 2019 UCOL Whanganui scholarships.

Blind fury: $7500 veranda blinds stolen from kindergarten

They were installed in June and used to create an extra learning space for the children.

New security training programme pulling in students

Some students have come from as far as Dargaville for training.

Person shot in Foxton: School lockdown lifted, police still hunting gunman

There are reports of an armed offender in the area with cordons in place.