Opinion: New help for victims of elder abuse

It's still troubled in Kashmir

25 Jul, 2017 3:30pm
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Kashmir aspires to be independent and unified but politics and religion may keep it split

Council tries to evict 'unclean' tenant

25 Jul, 2017 12:44pm
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Application to evict "filthy" tenant who counters he shouldn't be made to clean it.

New Waiheke ferry hits the water

25 Jul, 2017 10:43am
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New Auckland to Waiheke ferry launches in Whanganui.

Dealership moves location for better traffic

25 Jul, 2017 10:41am
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New premise for David Jones Motors

Your views: Readers' letters

25 Jul, 2017 10:30am
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Tongariro rescuers modest about saving lives

25 Jul, 2017 9:43am
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At the end of a long day working, the call comes to rescue trampers lost in the snow.

Horopito crash victim dies in hospital

25 Jul, 2017 8:43am
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Man involved in Horopito crash early this month has died in Wellington Hospital.

Ambassadors help ease Ohakune parking woes

25 Jul, 2017 7:47am
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Council activates visitor ambassadors in support of snow shuttle

Editorial: Vaping is not the enemy

25 Jul, 2017 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Banning vaping may be a short-sighted move by Whanganui's council

Hockey: Unbeaten opponents hammer Whanganui teams

24 Jul, 2017 10:50pm
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Local sides just added to the trophy wall of Manawatu Premier table leaders

Manukura enjoy weekend in Whanganui

24 Jul, 2017 10:50pm
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Four league schools converge on City College to contest the Issac Luke Cup.

Rugby: Collegiate share honours with Englishmen

24 Jul, 2017 10:20pm
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One win each in rugby exchange.

Horopito crash victim dies in hospital

25 Jul, 2017 8:43am
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Man involved in Horopito crash early this month has died in Wellington Hospital.

Ambassadors help ease Ohakune parking woes

25 Jul, 2017 7:47am
3 minutes to read

Council activates visitor ambassadors in support of snow shuttle

Editorial: Vaping is not the enemy

25 Jul, 2017 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Banning vaping may be a short-sighted move by Whanganui's council

Hockey: Unbeaten opponents hammer Whanganui teams

24 Jul, 2017 10:50pm
3 minutes to read

Local sides just added to the trophy wall of Manawatu Premier table leaders

Manukura enjoy weekend in Whanganui

24 Jul, 2017 10:50pm
Quick Read

Four league schools converge on City College to contest the Issac Luke Cup.

Rugby: Collegiate share honours with Englishmen

24 Jul, 2017 10:20pm
Quick Read

One win each in rugby exchange.

Books fund vital services

24 Jul, 2017 6:10pm
2 minutes to read

Books sale support St John

Mt Doom almost claims a life, this time

24 Jul, 2017 4:20pm
4 minutes to read

Several crucial errors were made by four walkers on the Tongariro Crossing.

Prison tea time gone wrong

24 Jul, 2017 3:27pm
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Chris Hay is making history

24 Jul, 2017 3:05pm
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Sport: Click here for more

Hockey: Unbeaten opponents hammer Whanganui teams

24 Jul, 2017 10:50pm

3 minutes to read

Manukura enjoy weekend in Whanganui

24 Jul, 2017 10:50pm
Quick Read

Four league schools converge on City College to contest the Issac Luke Cup.

Rugby: Collegiate share honours with Englishmen

24 Jul, 2017 10:20pm
Quick Read

One win each in rugby exchange.

Rugby: Border see off Pirates raid

Home team comfortable in muddy Premier semifinal.

Athletic humming

Fancy footwork put Athletic and City in the winner's circle

Marist lose semi to mountain men

Ruapehu upset Marist in Wanganui premier rugby semi-final

Young stars dazzle Wembley

Hundreds in town for junior football tournament

Whanganui sailor wins bronze

Four young Whanganui sailors shine at national regatta

Cricket umpire training in Whanganui

Former international cricket umpire hosts training seminar in Whanganui

Rugby: Border see off Pirates raid

Home team comfortable in muddy Premier semifinal.

Athletic humming

Fancy footwork put Athletic and City in the winner's circle

Marist lose semi to mountain men

Ruapehu upset Marist in Wanganui premier rugby semi-final

Young stars dazzle Wembley

Hundreds in town for junior football tournament

Whanganui sailor wins bronze

Four young Whanganui sailors shine at national regatta

Cricket umpire training in Whanganui

Former international cricket umpire hosts training seminar in Whanganui

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News

Carlyon to talk One Plan

24 Jul, 2017 1:02pm

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Rugby: Border see off Pirates raid

24 Jul, 2017 9:20am
5 minutes to read

Home team comfortable in muddy Premier semifinal.

Big reasons to buy small

24 Jul, 2017 8:30am
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Crackdown on teen cyclists

24 Jul, 2017 7:01am
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Slip between Ranana and Jerusalem closes River Rd

24 Jul, 2017 6:00am
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Milestone for RSA women's section

24 Jul, 2017 11:00am
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RSA women's section marks 25 years

Your views: Readers' letters

24 Jul, 2017 9:30am
4 minutes to read

Treatment of the disabled; The media war on the Left; Whose problem are river hazards?

Wanganui Midweek

Gardening Whanganui

21 Jul, 2017 4:12pm
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Growing hellebores

Front Bit

21 Jul, 2017 4:04pm
4 minutes to read

Carpets and ice

Talking Rugby with John B Phillips

21 Jul, 2017 3:57pm
8 minutes to read

A Whanganui rugby round-up

NZ Herald Local Focus

Watch NZH Local Focus: Lotto winner gives cheques to local charities

Watch NZH Local Focus: Lotto winner talks politics, drugs and Winston Peters

Watch NZH Local Focus: Is it time for Tauranga Moana Museum?

Dying for a coffee? Now there's a Death Cafe

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Watch NZH Local Focus: Kiwi kids tackle silent film

Watch NZH Local Focus: Rotorua company moving into Christchurch and Auckland

Watch NZH Local Focus: Lotto winner gives cheques to local charities

Watch NZH Local Focus: Lotto winner talks politics, drugs and Winston Peters

Watch NZH Local Focus: Is it time for Tauranga Moana Museum?

Dying for a coffee? Now there's a Death Cafe

NEW ZEALAND

Watch NZH Local Focus: Kiwi kids tackle silent film

Watch NZH Local Focus: Rotorua company moving into Christchurch and Auckland

Rural News

Will Foley: The dam's a 'no brainer'

If the dam is dead, we've missed a the chance to smooth the jagged edges of Mother Nature.

Immigration stance change likely to please

Southern employers are likely to welcome immigration policy indicated by the Government

Silver Fern Farms in good place

Silver Fern Farms chief executive Dean Hamilton says the business is strong.

Young leader competitions essential for future of primary industries

Call for more companies and leaders to get behind competitions like Young Horticulturist.

Historic Sutton Bridge being assessed

The future of the flood-damaged historic Sutton suspension bridge remains unclear.

Baby seal found in paddock 10km from beach

A shocked resident came across an unbelievable find in Invercargill.

Businesses grateful for help as cleanup work begins

Floodwaters from the heavy rainfall on Friday affected several businesses in Lawrence

Listen: Sir David Fagan on Rowland Smith's shearing world record

Sir David Fagan on the eight hour ewe shearing record set overnight by Rowland Smith.

More local news

Editorial: Little sense is official start date for election hoardings

24 Jul, 2017 5:02am
2 minutes to read

Election signs now allowed, but there's no good reason they couldn't have gone up earlier

Your views: Readers' letters

24 Jul, 2017 9:30am
4 minutes to read

Treatment of the disabled; The media war on the Left; Whose problem are river hazards?

Athletic humming

23 Jul, 2017 10:00pm
5 minutes to read

Fancy footwork put Athletic and City in the winner's circle

Young stars dazzle Wembley

Hundreds in town for junior football tournament

Election candidates may have jumped the gun

Election candidates erect election hoardings ahead of the deadline.

Guest artist has an eye for local scenery

Exhibition shows love for adopted country and its people.

Your view: Readers' have their say

Letters to the editor

Northland artist on show at Milbank

Scott McFarlane's recent works are on show in Whanganui.

Woman pleads not to pay reparation

Woman appears in court for assaulting victim in a supermarket

New brothel opens in Whanganui

After a four year absence Whanganui has an official brothel.

New sex shop in town no problem

Each to their own was the consensus on a new brothel in Whanganui.

Whanganui sailor wins bronze

Four young Whanganui sailors shine at national regatta

Vape-free Whanganui

Council cracks down on vaping in public spaces

Combined talents produce alluring range of art

Whanganui gallery showcases diversity of local talent.

The king behind the castle

After 33 years Geoff Austin is stepping down from his castle

Steve Braunias: The Secret Diary of Todd Barclay

The Secret Diary of Todd Barclay

Festival promises mix of literary talent

Whanganui festival promises line-up of award-winning authors.

Rachel Rose: Saying goodbye to Larry

I sat with my stepfather for two days while he died ...

Pioneer educator at Waiariki Institute dies at 92

Whanganui's Malcolm Murchie is remembered for his work in education and his integrity.

Terry Sarten: Sentenced to a never-ending rant

Sometimes are so important they just have to be said without full stops or paragraphs.

'Yes to the Dress Atlanta' review

The bride-to-be's family sit in judgment.

French film standing tall on redemption

Young actor gives award-winning performance in French film.

Community Education - learning made fun

The successes and challenges facing Community Education Whanganui.