Utiku gone and Premier rugby postponed
Season won't kick off until next weekend with a completely redone draw.
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How you kick 'em, and where you take 'em
Neville Hopkins breaks down the penalty and free kick rules in his latest ref column.
Healthy future foretold for Ruapehu iwi
Che Wilson speaks of journey to Treaty settlement and pictures positive future.
Taihape's young coach following father's footsteps
Dane Whale takes over from dad Kerry as Premier rugby kicks off.
Residents await groundwater test results
Affected residents form committee, recovery manager appointed.
Emissions ruling angers forest owners
Rules for ETS eligibility have changed drastically, owners say
Whanganui forest owners frustrated with MPI
Two Whanganui forest ventures are at odds with Ministry for Primary Industries criteria.
Waimarino iwi launch trust, propose sanctuary
Treaty Negotiations Minister Andrew Little told of iwi's situation and aspirations.
Local Focus: Big clean-up after Whanganui River flooding
Pipiriki boat-ramp kept open by locals during flood. Made with funding from NZ On Air
NZH Local Focus: Clean-up continues after Whanganui River’s flash-flood.
Pipiriki boat-ramp kept open by locals during flood. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Cooling capital: Wellington house prices drop
Wellington house prices have dropped while the national average stays put.
Year 7s a confident bunch
Wanganui Year 7 cricket reps deal to Horowhenua-Kapiti with an 82-run win
First new state houses for Whanganui in decades
New state houses being built in Whanganui are to be ready to occupy by mid-year.
Whanganui mayor wants more freedom camping
Council to keep eye on freedom camping numbers.
Local Focus: Mayor McDouall gives himself a B+
What does McDouall have in store for Whanganui? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Weevils whipping the horsetail
World first horsetail weed control with weevils. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Judge: 'You were an unguided missile'
Man leads police on a dangerous car chase from Whanganui to Waverley, and back.
Attack squad of weevils released
World first horsetail weed control with weevils. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Free fees: Student numbers jump in Waikato, Napier and Nelson but flat overall
Only two polytechnics report significantly more students this year despite free fees.
Pregnant - and storm cuts off the road out
Well-known farm and tourist attraction closed after severe weather hit the district.
HomeFit pilots to assess Whanganui homes
Nelson Lebo is passionate about healthy homes and will evaluate them in Whanganui
Kiwi teen fighting cancer never seen in kids before
Brave Jacob Pringle, 14, is in the fight of his life. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Mayor welcomes 110 international students
Mayor urges young people to make friends and try new experiences.
Local Focus: Teen fights NZ first cancer
14 year old boy fights NZ first cancer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Ngati Rangi about to sign Treaty settlement
After two years of negotiation a settlement will be signed at Raketapauma Marae.
Who pays for regional facilities?
There is division over Horizons Regional Council's role in funding facilities.
Killer highway closed due to slip danger
State Highway closed after man attempting to clear rockfall was killed.
Iwi builds presence in main street
Property ownership experience useful ahead of Treaty settlement.
Army banned from letting school kids handle guns
Draft guidelines issued after army let primary school kids handle guns last year.
Have your say: End Of Life Choice bill info meeting falls short
Readers have their say: Assisted suicide; bees and gun control in the US
Welcome to Autumn - time to plant spring bulbs
Welcome to Autumn! Time To Plant Spring Bulbs