New Zealand'Critical injuries': Highway blocked after serious Whanganui crashDrivers are being urged to avoid the area and expect delays.19 Sep 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: Herald’s annual awardsCovering the latest developments in schools rugby.18 Sep 07:31 PM
KahuPhil ‘Bear’ Reweti fighting for Māori voiceIt is a change he has campaigned for across the past three elections.17 Sep 11:00 PM
BusinessCost of living pressures keep households pessimistic in confidence surveyLower-income households remain hardest hit as essentials eat up pay.17 Sep 03:33 AM
Kahu'We need Māori voices influencing the decisions that affect our whenua'Julie Herewini says Whanganui’s first Māori ward election offers a historic opportunity.16 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe Māori women who just made winemaking historyThe French have terroir - the Matiti collective preferred to listen to Hineahuone.16 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Lessons need to be learned from Māori ward blunder OPINION: One candidate said the omission felt 'like a bit of a kick in the guts'.16 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuNgā Manu Kōrero marks 60 years of shaping future leadersMore than 100 rangatahi will compete in Whanganui this week.16 Sep 04:33 AM
KahuWhanganui Māori ward candidate 'doing the mahi with heart'Protecting the Māori ward is Hayden Potaka’s top priority.16 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We need to rethink the funding model for Fire and Emergency NZOPINION: Ageing fleet and breakdowns mean the funding model must be reviewed.15 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuPapakāinga builder stands for Māori Ward seatKiritahi Firmin is one of five candidates vying for two Whanganui Māori Ward seats.15 Sep 03:00 AM
KahuCouncil rejects $70k fix for Māori Ward botch-upWhanganui's council has ruled out spending $70,000 of ratepayer money to fix the error.14 Sep 11:04 PM
New ZealandFamilies to get 24/7 hospital access under new Health NZ policyThe nurses union warns the policy could mask shortages of hospital staff.14 Sep 06:05 PM
New Zealand'A most enjoyable afternoon': The Women’s Institute in NZ"The underlying aims of the Institute are homemaking, co-operation, and citizenship."13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTāwhiao McMaster quits council race to contest Te Tai Hauāuru seatTāwhiao McMaster was running for Horizons Regional Council.12 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics‘Keep up the good work Carl’: MP deletes post praising himself after housing revelations FB post mix-up: Keep up the good work Carl - signed, Carl.12 Sep 04:57 AM
New ZealandLocal elections: Geoff Hipango’s vision for community prosperity'I absolutely love this place, and I want to see it thrive.'11 Sep 10:34 PM
New ZealandMāori ward candidate profiles left out of voting booklets after errorThree Māori ward candidates were left out of the Ōpōtiki voting booklet.11 Sep 08:31 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'No involvement': MP defends not declaring 25 properties placed in family trustThe properties make the MP's family one of the biggest private landlords in his electorate11 Sep 12:38 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay local elections: Where to find orange voting binsBallot bins have been placed at supermarkets, libraries and community hubs.10 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandHarbour bridge may close at rush hour as 90km/h winds hit AucklandHeavy showers are also expected to affect the city during peak evening travel hours.10 Sep 01:36 AM
New Zealand'Kick in the guts': Apology issued after Māori ward candidate profiles left out of voting bookletVoters miss out on candidate information: 'Quite frankly, we were a bit upset about that.'09 Sep 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNomads, Mongrel Mob gangs locked in dangerous feud in two North Island regions Police describe events as 'dangerous gang activity' and have offered to mediate.07 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandKiller drug driver revealed as gang member acquitted for murder of doctorGarth Thompson, 51, pleaded guilty to meth-fuelled crash charges.06 Sep 05:00 PM
SportWhanganui hosting New Zealand Sports Stacking Championships'Come... watch and see the stackers throughout the day.'05 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Just about perfection': Top dog scores 99.5 at Tux Yarding ChallengeWaikato's Leo Jacentho and Zap scored top marks in the Tux Yarding Challenge at Ōhingaiti.02 Sep 11:44 PM
New ZealandFour more charged in relation to alleged murder of 20yo in RotoruaIt comes after 12 were charged with murdering Zain Taikato Fox.02 Sep 03:17 AM
TravelNZ's top hiking trails: Expert reveals best walks across the countryFrom Te Paki, Northland to Punakaiki, West Coast, here are some all-weather hikes to try. 01 Sep 06:39 PM
New ZealandPolice round up BoP anti-social road users The police's Eagle helicopter helped monitor the anti-social road behaviour.31 Aug 03:50 AM
New ZealandPolice operation in Manawatū sees arrests, cars impounded overnightPolice issued 58 infringements and breath-tested 250 drivers.31 Aug 03:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPou carved for Hawke's Bay whare to be returned to NZ after 134 yearsThe carvings are coming home after more than a century sitting in an Australian museum.31 Aug 12:00 AM
RacingMary Shan suggests promising spring with comeback victoryFilly back in the winner's circle at Wanganui after edging her rival by a neck. 30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the artisan crafting unique harakeke paper in MartonThe process involves harvesting, cutting, processing, and drying harakeke fibres.30 Aug 05:00 AM
RacingPlatinum Diamond completes unique treble with Guineas win Flying filly continues great start to career for Cambridge Stud stallion Hello Youmzain.30 Aug 04:54 AM
