BusinessNo ruling in drug-dealer themed kid's burger stoushThe dispute centres on a burger on the kids' menu called "Trafficking".24 Dec 10:00 PM
Politics'I leaked iwi claims document', says councillorCouncillor who leaked sensitive iwi claims document has no regrets23 Dec 09:30 PM
CrimeFive years in jail and Terry Waite talks crime and punishmentGuest lecturer Terry Waite wants to shed some light on crime and punishment.23 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Congestion builds on country's roadsExactly where and when the busiest times will be has been calculated by NZTA.21 Dec 11:28 PM
SportCouncil and mayor ask for pauseWhanganui Velodrome roof supporters still confident21 Dec 09:06 PM
New ZealandOne injured as car rolls multiple times, hits fenceNo other vehicles were involved20 Dec 02:07 PM
CricketGill saves the dayWhanganui's Akash Gill's century helps Central Districts draw with Northern Districts19 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandOwner suspects thieves using pine as Xmas treeBeloved Norfolk pine stolen in Whanganui.19 Dec 05:04 PM
New ZealandMan sentenced after repeatedly punching mother-in-lawJahvarn Iremonger took exception to her intervening while arguing with his partner.19 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeen has to avoid sun to keep swelling down after brain injuryAlice Giltrap continues recovery from brain injury.19 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelLetters: Poor cousins' waiting roomThe Ridgway St 'travel centre' offers cold comfort to those awaiting buses at night.19 Dec 04:29 AM
New ZealandMum of six who considered living in car finds homeFacing homelessness, mum of six gets a rental.18 Dec 11:13 PM
PropertyProperty Brokers had 25 rentals available last weekProperty Brokers come into crop of rental stock.18 Dec 04:32 PM
EnvironmentRemoval of rocks leaves headland exposed, kills musselsResident and hapū unhappy with "cheap fix" for coastal erosion18 Dec 02:14 AM
New ZealandMan who smashed partner's $1200 cellphone sentencedChristopher Arbon was ordered to pay reparation and sentenced to supervision.18 Dec 12:00 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Global entrepreneur giving back to the ManawatūLinda Jenkinson from Hiwinui to Silicon Valley and back. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch17 Dec 05:19 PM
EnvironmentNew plan aims to have Ruapehu waste-free by 2040A new waste management plan adopted after public consultation aims for zero waste by 204017 Dec 02:00 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Cave dwellers 100 years onSanta's Cave dwellers still strong 100 years on. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch16 Dec 05:06 PM
KahuNew leaders and high achievers named at Nga Tawa SchoolHead girl Rebecca Nesdale and deputy Holly Hodgson will be school leaders in 2019.16 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpectacular thunderstorm: 27,000 lightning strikes hit North IslandRain totalling 50mm fell in an Auckland suburb in two hours, and others are without power.14 Dec 07:32 PM
New ZealandDrug dealer theme sparks stoush over kid's burgerA dispute over a "Trafficking" burger has come to a head.14 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for kidnapping that ended in car crashJordan Davies and a co-offender were waiting for the man by his car when he finished work.13 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandHome detention for 1000 objectionable imagesBrian Pekamu had more than 40 videos depicting child pornography and bestiality.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui locals pay tribute to Grace MillaneVigil for Grace Millane held in Whanganui13 Dec 12:10 AM
New ZealandFormer police officer jailed for historical sex crimesGraham Minnell violated and victimised three girls at various stages for over ten years12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild with meningococcal disease admitted to Palmerston North HospitalHealth authorities following up on others who might have been in contact with patient.12 Dec 04:45 AM
New ZealandWater restrictions in place in HorowhenuaThe restrictions mean people must cut back on their hose and sprinkler use.12 Dec 02:40 AM
New ZealandTongariro Crossing has highest rate of rescue incidentsHazardous crossing continues to attract massive tide of tourists - and troubles.11 Dec 10:40 PM
New ZealandSmall town where Santa's a Māori woman - and no one bats an eyeCentral North Island town celebrates onset of Christmas season with a hearty 'kia ora'.11 Dec 09:00 PM
CrimeNicola Patrick: Nothing surprises me anymore -- except these surprisesNicola Patrick on the spirit of Christmas09 Dec 01:00 AM
VideoLocal Focus: Picnic in the PinetumThe largest collection of conifers in the Southern Hemisphere is tucked up a valley in the Manawatū. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch08 Dec 05:43 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Picnic in the PinetumLargest collection in the southern hemisphere. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Dec 05:43 PM
KahuYour say: Maori Santa -- Whanganui got there firstLetter to the Whanganui Chronicle08 Dec 12:04 AM
KahuHundreds gather for Ātihau Whanganui annual meetingĀtihau Whanganui reported a net surplus of $3.1m for the year and $21.6m total revenue.07 Dec 08:00 PM