KahuPuanga to star at Matariki celebrationsThe hautapu ceremony will be hosted by Ngāti Rangi at the base of Mt Ruapehu.04 May 09:40 PM
New Zealand'Focus on the basics': Whanganui Mayor pushes back on truancy appealAndrew Tripe says there's a firm directive to councils to focus on the basics.03 May 10:26 PM
New ZealandCompany's switch to rail transport 'another positive forestry story'Forest360's move takes 8 truck & trailer loads of logs off the road to New Plymouth daily.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnother councillor announces mayoralty bidHe joins Josh Chandulal-Mackay and incumbent Andrew Tripe in the race.02 May 05:00 PM
KahuWhanganui iwi leader appointed to Waitangi TribunalGerrard Albert has been appointed for a three-year term.02 May 02:09 AM
New Zealand'Political bias': Rotorua debates LGNZ membership valueThe annual subscription for 2025/26 will be $93,458, up about $8000 on the prior year.01 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'No apologies': Luxon bullish on fast-tracking seabed mining applicationThe Prime Minister praised Whanganui's council during a visit to the district.30 Apr 04:14 AM
New ZealandPolice seek witness who reported Toyota cutting corners 'shortly' before fatal crashThe Toyota RAV4's driver is due to be sentenced next week.29 Apr 04:16 AM
New ZealandSimmental cattle breeder Tony Thompson's life of legacyAt 80 years old, Tony Thompson shows no sign of slowing down.28 Apr 02:30 AM
New ZealandMan in coma after crash at Christchurch speedway eventA man is in an induced coma after a crash in Christchurch last night.27 Apr 05:16 AM
EntertainmentMeet the Taylor Swift tribute act coming to NZ: ‘90% of the time it’s great’If you couldn't make it to the Eras Tour, Shannon Beresford might be the next best thing.26 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandStock car driver critically injured after smash at Whanganui speedwayA car crash at Oceanview Speedway led to a person being cut from a vehicle.26 Apr 10:24 AM
New Zealand'We will not tolerate abuse': Head of Two by Twos church responds to sex abuse claimsSect head overseer Wayne Dean says he has not been contacted the FBI or police. 25 Apr 06:24 PM
Sport'Like a proper team': Free pants campaign boosts girls' cricketANZ donated over 1000 pairs of coloured pants to schools across the country.24 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandStabbing prompts security review for Department of Corrections A staff member was critically injured in the April 9 attack.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui's own war artist Ted LewisTed Lewis served as a war artist during WWII, capturing scenes in Italy and Egypt.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandState Highway 1 north of Waiōuru: Five injured in two car crashMotorists were warned to expect delays.24 Apr 05:49 AM
Education'Government needs to wake up': Ucol proposes to cut 74 rolesUcol proposes to cut 17% of staff, affecting Whanganui, Palmerston North and Masterton.23 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuPlunket scheme vaccinates fewer than 100 babies in five monthsPlunket vaccinated fewer than 100 babies since its December soft launch.23 Apr 02:10 AM
SportGold rush: Swimmer Paige Conley cleans up at national champs'Butterfly is my strongest stroke, so I always get out pretty fast.'22 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: New Whanganui pharmacy owner’s journey from Nigeria to the river cityIn 2015, pharmacy owner Shope Olawoyin began thinking about leaving Nigeria. 21 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Total write-off': Fire guts Whanganui home'I've just got to get up, keep functioning and roll with these punches.'21 Apr 02:02 AM
New Zealand'It can be heavy-handed': Police pull back from mental health callouts'Really, there needs to be some involvement from everybody.'18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZA potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.18 Apr 08:01 AM
New ZealandCommunity mourns loss of Waitotara Hotel after fire The hotel's licensee was left with only the clothes on his back and his little kitten.18 Apr 02:30 AM
New ZealandPolice respond to potential firearms sighting in WhanganuiOfficers were active on Guyton St and Wicksteed St about 10.30am on Thursday.16 Apr 11:38 PM
New Zealand'Out of hand': Firefighters battle Waverley blazeThe fire, measuring 300m by 200m, is burning grass, scrub, and pine trees.16 Apr 12:05 AM
New ZealandCouncillor says Govt 'abdicating' housing responsibilities 'We are not seeing an improvement on the availability of stock in town.'15 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Explosive': Chemical spill led to daycare evacuation, bomb squad callA daycare centre next to Whanganui Hospital was evacuated.15 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInside Xero co-founder’s four-year battle to build $50m golf courseHamish Edwards can finally build his dream golf course in Ōhau after a four-year delay.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A difficult process': Bremworth cuts 15 staff from Whanganui plant'There was a lot of anxiety and stress waiting for that confirmation.'15 Apr 04:26 AM
New ZealandFatal leap: Man drowns after slipping in gumboots while rock fishingA coroner has highlighted the dangers of rock fishing after Cameron Zimmerman's death.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It’s friendship': Rural Women to celebrate centenaryThe organisation has around 1600 members nationally.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy a human rights researcher never gave up on Lake Alice victims Victor Boyd was recognised at the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.13 Apr 05:00 PM
