Whanganui

The Māori ward is being contested for the first time in Whanganui, but turnout is low so far.

The single-vehicle crash was reported at about 9.50am on SH4/Anzac Parade.

For close to 30 years, Whanganui couple Marilyn and Marty Vreede have been making paper from leftover harakeke from the district's many weavers, while also helping to revitalise te reo Māori.

T he decision - confirmed at a full council meeting on Tuesday - ends more than a year of uncertainty.

The country's Electoral Officer has admitted the mistake occurred in "the proofing and printing process".

A potential buyer has emerged for Whanganui's NZ International Commercial Pilot Academy after a turbulent four months.

The principal of the school said the bus was pulling out of a bay area when it hit a car travelling along the street - it then proceeded to hit a second car.

Jen Corbin said it's the second time she and her husband have had stock stolen by cattle rustlers in as many years. Audio

A long-serving local body councillor has called it quits, blaming government input and "contempt", and social media abuse.

Whanganui's average rates increase of 2.2 percent is the lowest in the country. Audio

Police say a missing four-year-old Whanganui boy has been located safe and well.

Two non-traditional sports - hobby horsing and pickleball - have gained popularity in recent years and Kiwis are joining in the fun.

Jeff Fox shapes history into flight, one $20,000 propeller at a time. Audio

Taranaki's latest quarterly economic report card makes challenging reading with the region's economy contracting 3.1 percent.

The new homes will be for the descendants of Ngāti Rangi living in the region and those wanting to return home.

A man allegedly hid in the ceiling space of a Marton store until evening before threatening an employee and fleeing with a large amount of cash.