PremiumPremiumEnvironmentNicola Patrick: Looking ahead to next Horizons council termPublic transport, state highways and water quality are key issues for Nicola Patrick.01 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCross-regional bus ticketing system balloons to $14.5mRegional bus system costing $14.5m is due to be replaced by a national one by 2026.28 Oct 10:01 PM
PoliticsIan McKelvie: Didn't vote? Don't complainI believe the right to vote is a privilege that should not be wasted.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew company wants to bottle Whanganui waterCompany applies to take, bottle and sell water from a deep aquifer in Whanganui.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandDamaged 1080 trucked 1000km for disposal in Marton landfillThe 1080 bait was damaged during flooding on the West Coast, then taken to the landfill.11 Jul 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentIntensive farming rules divide council, environment groupsEnvironmentalists want plan change "called in" - Horizons chairman opposed to it.27 Jun 05:00 PM
EnvironmentJudge hands down $140,000 in fines for effluent spillOwners of the southern hemisphere's largest stockyards were fined for effluent discharge.16 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsLetters: Empty buses waste moneyA better solution could be found to give the few in our community who need it transport.18 Mar 02:00 AM
EnvironmentHorizons chairman apologises for blast at staffHorizons chairman Bruce Gordon apologises for any harm caused by his Dudding Lake actions08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe harmless looking tree wreaking havoc on our landWilding pines smother wildlife, natives and everything. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Mar 01:17 AM
BusinessMānuka helping to provide for future generationsMarshall Honey is a growing business that is diversifying a traditional farm's operations.21 Feb 09:00 PM
EnvironmentPublic invited to hill country open dayFarmers and members of the public invited to learn about land care, tree planting26 Jan 08:00 PM
EnvironmentRemoval of rocks leaves headland exposed, kills musselsResident and hapū unhappy with "cheap fix" for coastal erosion18 Dec 02:14 AM
New ZealandChairman blasts his own council over water warningsChairman annoyed because warning puts off visitors to reserve and campground06 Dec 05:00 PM
EnvironmentRegional council sets summer targets for river swimmabilityHorizons wants 80 per cent of rivers and lakes good enough for summer swimming by 2040.02 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandRiver gatekeeper in action with wet weather comingHigh-tech flood protection on the Manawatū River. Made with funding from NZ On Air.30 Nov 04:32 AM
New ZealandAward for improvement to river appals campaignerCampaigner: river award 'undeserved'. Councillor admits improvement a long time coming.26 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the mite tackling our worst weed problemThe mite to fight the country's most prolific weed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandNoxious weed's days could be numberedA gall mite imported from the northern hemisphere could help control old man's beard.10 Nov 04:00 AM
New Zealand'$97,000 vehicle will ultimately benefit ratepayers'Chairman defends the most expensive council-purchased vehicle of anyone in NZ local govt.18 Oct 04:40 AM
PoliticsAtihau Whanganui Incorporation adjusts its winter croppingIncorporation adopts new policy as unrest over 'spray and pray' grows.17 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe death of a lake: 'We fix it or rename it Lake Horror-whenua'Looking for clarity in the murk of a polluted lake. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Oct 04:00 PM
EnvironmentOverall improvement in many facets of freshwaterMixed results in 10-year trend for region waterways.06 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandToo polluted to swim - swimmers warned off Whanganui coastal streamsThree streams that children love to play in at Whanganui beaches are unsafe for swimming.01 Oct 05:00 PM
EnvironmentFarmer and conservationist speaks at Whanganui AGMOwner of Blue Duck Station tells tales of adventure and adversity28 Sep 06:00 PM
CrimeWhanganui news: Beef, awards, circus, election and guilty pleasWhanganui news: The circus is in town; so is a woman who drove under influence of drugs22 Sep 04:00 AM
Business$66,500 fine for LMNZ after Whanganui River dischargeLand Meat New Zealand blames failure of a pump for waste discharge into Whanganui River.23 Aug 09:00 PM
EnvironmentNitrogen leaching maximums to be raisedChanging numbers on table will not increase nitrogen in waterways, councillors say17 Aug 07:00 PM
EnvironmentPFAS contaminant a worldwide concern, research ongoingGovernment moves to supply safe water, provide blood tests for residents.10 Aug 09:00 PM
EnvironmentCouncil chief 'court action achieved nothing'How much does a blown fuse cost - ten dollars, maybe fifty? How about $100,000 plus.27 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandOne pond near Ohakea so contaminated it has been fencedThird round of tests goes wider, continues to find contamination.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandExclusive five-star hotel for bugsSee the difference between a male and female wētā. Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Jul 07:11 PM
New ZealandCouncil fixes error after 53% rates shockRating for the Matarawa scheme much less than interim figures put up online.12 Jul 09:00 PM
New Zealand'That's just wrong': Council contractor dumps load on beachA contractor working for the council dumped his load on the beach in broad daylight.26 Jun 03:24 AM
