Around 103,000 solar panels will be built by Harmony Energy.

Mayor Andy Watson says everybody has the right to know how councillors stand on the issue.

'Cricket is more than just a sport; it can shape and define us.'

'You would have to be a pretty young person to hike from the bottom to the top.'

'It seems odd that you’ve got an indoor pool that has to be shut in winter.'

Patients may have to self-transport to hospital or a medical clinic during planned strike.

'We won’t have anywhere else to go.'

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

Young Rangitīkei musicians boosted by district council.

'We are deeply and unreservedly sorry for this failure.'

'There’s beautiful character in there, it’s just about the right person coming along.'

Rangitīkei District Council bring roading and water services in-house.

The Marton pool, kerbside collection and Marton's main street were the key topics.

'I do worry about the salaries for elected members' - Rangitīkei mayor

It's their last chance to claim a semifinals berth.

Public feedback is invited on the proposal and another to name a new suburb in Feilding.

Eight people have been arrested in relation to the Manawatū incidents.

Ollie Thomson was injured in a rugby match on Saturday, May 25.

'We have previously decided that these are the best representation arrangements ...'

It was derby day in Marton.

'Our mid-term break acts as the microbreak students need to achieve their best.'

Consent has been given to build a 38-hectare solar farm on a sheep farm.

'We understand the community has been on edge.'

OPINION: We must go forward together towards the challenges we face - and there are many.

Rangitīkei elected members have made declarations for the past 12 months.

'People are treating it like it’s some sort of joke.'

The council has decided the historic buildings are surplus to requirements.

Rangitīkei Mayor Andy Watson is concerned about the repeal of water service reforms.

Faith Fruean took advantage of the migrants, using their wages to live a bling lifestyle.

The Marton couple had sought $20,000 from their former landlords.